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How is the word collate distinct from other similar verbs?

The words compare and contrast are common synonyms of collate. While all three words mean "to set side by side in order to show differences and likenesses," collate implies minute and critical inspection in order to note points of agreement or divergence.

data from districts around the country will be collated

When could compare be used to replace collate?

While in some cases nearly identical to collate, compare implies an aim of showing relative values or excellences by bringing out characteristic qualities whether similar or divergent.

compared the convention facilities of the two cities

When is it sensible to use contrast instead of collate?

The words contrast and collate can be used in similar contexts, but contrast implies an emphasis on differences.

contrasted the computerized system with the old filing cards

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of collate 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 After collection, the data was collated and exemption rates were calculated in order to be analyzed. Jocelyn Shek, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for collate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collate
Verb
  • The person with the third-most head coach experience would be Vance Joseph, a man who compiled 11-21 record during his two-season stint with the Denver Broncos that began in 2017.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
  • However, that list was compiled from the perspective of overall performance in our local growing conditions, rather than flavor.
    Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • According to Blair, the two members on shift would often organize alternative sleeping rotas that left just one individual with a straightforward password and all the power.
    Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
  • The exhibit is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam.
    Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Sessegnon and Jimenez attack that vacated area in a bid to combine, but Bassey’s delivery from the back gets intercepted by Santiago Bueno.
    Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
  • They’re combined with a non-toxic, hypoallergenic down alternative filling, creating a plush and luxurious sleeping experience that’s designed for back, side, and stomach sleepers.
    Megan Schaltegger, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Ensure inactive files are archived to lower-cost storage while remaining visible and easily restorable by end users. 4.
    Sean Nathaniel, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania analyzed brain samples from more than 600 people whose data was archived in the Penn Medicine Brain Bank.
    Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Collate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collate. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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