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 new project, which coincided with the brand’s 50th anniversary, offered casual fans and true aficionados the opportunity to discover the Armani archives with an interactive online platform that collated and organized its collections.
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José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
21 Apr. 2026
Some part of their job is analyzing data and synthesizing and collating information, something that large language models are very good at.
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Matthew Heimer,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
Booking platforms have been collating user data to create more effective suggestions for travelers stuck in transit or in ticket planning limbo.
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Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
Minnesota's high school graduation rate in 2025 was the highest in state history, according to data collated by the state's department of education.
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Reg Chapman,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
21 Apr. 2026
Some part of their job is analyzing data and synthesizing and collating information, something that large language models are very good at.
—
Matthew Heimer,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
Booking platforms have been collating user data to create more effective suggestions for travelers stuck in transit or in ticket planning limbo.
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Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
Minnesota's high school graduation rate in 2025 was the highest in state history, according to data collated by the state's department of education.
—
Reg Chapman,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Plano restaurant health inspections resulted in the temporary closure of two restaurants, according to city data compiled by the Star-Telegram.
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This report was compiled using information from the Associated Press, the Los Angeles Daily News, the Orlando Pride and Orlando Sentinel research.
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Weave in open storage elements like cubbies—essential for keeping shoes and boots accessible and organized.
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The flight follows additional aid deliveries from Ecuador and continuing relief efforts organized in Spain, where public institutions, businesses and charitable organizations have raised more than $11 million for earthquake victims.
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Diogo Costo had six saves for Colombia, which marked more saves than the team had in its first two matches combined.
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Grab a tortilla chip and scoop up a bite of this multi-layered dip that combines the flavors of the Southwest.
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Take any necessary action and then archive the item.
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Publishers can archive their material, but a third party maintains a more incorruptible version of stories that can hold outlets accountable when it’s revised after publication.
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“Collate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collate. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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