as in aggregate
a number of parts or individuals gathered or considered together
Large aggregations of whales can be spotted here at this time of year. The team based their conclusions on an aggregation of data from various sources.
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Recent Examples of aggregation
In some species, the males release pheromones to attract aggregations of other sea cucumbers.
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Katarina Zimmer, JSTOR Daily, 15 May 2025
Stress in women also disrupts lipid balance, increases platelet aggregation and impairs glucose regulation.
—Carmen Rios, Flow Space, 12 May 2025
An aggregation from The New York Times, which includes the AP-NORC poll and leaves out a recent survey from right-leaning Rasmussen Reports, has a similar average: 44% of Americans are happy with Trump's job performance, while 51% disapprove.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Early hypotheses ranged from mating aggregations to navigational waypoints.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Katarina Zimmer, JSTOR Daily, 15 May 2025
Stress in women also disrupts lipid balance, increases platelet aggregation and impairs glucose regulation.
—Carmen Rios, Flow Space, 12 May 2025
An aggregation from The New York Times, which includes the AP-NORC poll and leaves out a recent survey from right-leaning Rasmussen Reports, has a similar average: 44% of Americans are happy with Trump's job performance, while 51% disapprove.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Early hypotheses ranged from mating aggregations to navigational waypoints.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggregation
Noun
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Yes, individual jobs disappeared, but in the aggregate, vast amounts of new jobs – and industries – were created.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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No, the Stars have to recreate McDavid and Draisaitl in the aggregate.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Noun
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The accumulation of wealth in the ’70s and ’80s brought clients who were increasingly requesting luxury additions outside the scope of naval architects, paving the path for a class of yacht designers who could marry technical and aesthetic engineering.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
25 May 2025
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The accumulation of amyloid plaques is considered a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.—
Jennifer Klump,
Verywell Health,
23 May 2025
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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That line will start sailing on June 17, with KMTC providing one vessel to the grouping.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
21 May 2025
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Similar to a Pinot Gris/Sauvignon Blanc assemblage—light, rounded, fresh with slight lime flavors on a sparky finish.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Brainard’s practice as a visual artist was extremely varied, and included drawings and comics, collage and assemblages, and more traditional oil paintings.—
David S. Wallace,
The New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2025
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Since then, the cry for additional testing and a review of the cancer cluster has only gotten louder.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 May 2025
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The star cluster that makes up Queen Berenice’s hair is made up of very young stars, about 500 million years old.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
25 May 2025
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Israel imposed a blockade on all supplies entering Gaza in March, saying Hamas was seizing supplies meant for civilians - a charge the group denies.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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French and Saudi Arabian officials are collaborating on a proposal that would completely disarm Hamas but allow the group to remain as a political entity with a role in a future Palestinian government, according to a report from Bloomberg.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
22 May 2025
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Here are a few: Fun and Games events are June 1 and June 15 featuring a variety of board and card games; call 404-713-9762.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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Available in a variety of colors, this snack cup combines functionality with fun, making snack time more appealing than ever.—
Toby Rose,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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“Aggregation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggregation. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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