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anthologize

verb

an-ˈthä-lə-ˌjīz

Definition of anthologize

as in to compile

to bring together from several sources into a single volume or list anthologized an impressive array of essays championing freedom of the press

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Recent Examples of anthologize After considering multiple options, including having the same ensemble return as new characters, the producers opted to anthologize the show, promising new stories and new casts with each season. — Joshua Alston, Variety, 5 June 2023 Her essays have been anthologized in both Best American Food Writing and Best American Science and Nature Writing. — Katy Kelleher, ELLE, 31 May 2023 Her fiction was anthologized in Tiny Crimes (Catapult, 2018). — Hazlitt, 10 May 2023 Her work has been recognized by the National Magazine Awards and anthologized in The Best American Sports Writing. — Talia Buford, ProPublica, 5 May 2023 Though not a household name, Adams has been widely anthologized alongside the greats of the short story, such as John Cheever, Raymond Carver (Sklenicka’s previous subject), Joyce Carol Oates, and Lorrie Moore. — Rumaan Alam, The New Republic, 9 Jan. 2020 Secrets soon to be anthologized in the Best Teen Writing of 2010. — Emi Nietfeld, Longreads, 13 Dec. 2019

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In addition to reports about a nationwide youth mental health crisis, Tepe said what spurred the program’s creation was troubling information compiled by the nonprofit Family Service Association of Greater Elgin.

— Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
The list compiled by ESPN was intended to be a ranking of the status of the players at this moment in the season, following preseason and midseason rankings.

— Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026

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