collections

NOUN

group, accumulation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assemblage assortment compilation lot number selection set store

STRONG

acquiring acquisition agglomeration anthology assembling assembly batch caboodle clump cluster collation combination company congeries congregation convocation crowd cumulation digest gathering heap hoard kit levy mass medley mess miscellany mobilization muster omnibus pile quantity stack stock stockpile

WEAK

accumulating amassing amassment bringing together obtaining securing

Antonyms

STRONG

division individual separation

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The cap imposes spending discipline on lawmakers and prevents boom-bust revenue cycles—that is, when years of strong economic growth and tax collections give way to downturns and deficits.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Gross corporate tax collections fell 8%, while income and payroll-related tax collections declined 6%.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

He noticed that companies were running their dust collections systems too much, sometimes around the clock.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

It also serves as a research destination for scholars, artists, tribal representatives and others to study the collections.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

The museum is considering displaying a certain gemstone, a jewel more valuable than anything else in all the collections.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr