as in to compile
to bring together and put in order
The research was collated from different sources into a single volume.
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Recent Examples of collate
The resulting digital file is properly collated even if the original document is double-sided.
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Larry Magid, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
Munro pointed to changes made at BBC Arabic, including overhauling its Press Review item — which collates media reporting from the Middle East — and bolstering editorial leadership and accountability at the service.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025
The 12-issue series, which has since been collated into one book, originally came out between 1995 and 2005.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025
However, an odds tracker that collates data from about two dozen bookmakers places him second behind the favorite, Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
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Larry Magid, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
Munro pointed to changes made at BBC Arabic, including overhauling its Press Review item — which collates media reporting from the Middle East — and bolstering editorial leadership and accountability at the service.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025
The 12-issue series, which has since been collated into one book, originally came out between 1995 and 2005.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025
However, an odds tracker that collates data from about two dozen bookmakers places him second behind the favorite, Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Miami Herald newsroom.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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The most recent Major Cities Chiefs Association survey, which was made up of statistics compiled from 67 of 68 responding law enforcement agencies and released earlier in February, shows homicides were down just over 19% last year.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The trade show was organized around thematic areas, including The Core Istanbul hosting a selection of 22 Turkish designer brands, including Özlem Süer, Mehtap Elaidi, Emre Erdemoğlu and Ceren Ocak, among others.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Starting later on Friday, users who opt in can message the AI agent through Baidu’s main search app to complete tasks such as scheduling, organizing files and writing code.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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To extract these materials, the team designed a three-stage process that combines physical, chemical, and biological techniques.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Experts recommend snacks that combine protein, fiber and healthy fats, helping glucose stay within a narrow, steady range for hours.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Events will focus on Altadena and Palisades areas to help bring together fire survivors, who can share and archive their stories and experiences.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The memorial will be able to screen films from organizations like The Last Ones, which has traveled the world capturing and archiving hundreds of Holocaust survivor stories.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Collate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collate. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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