piece (together)

verb

Definition of piece (together)next
1
as in to construct

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2
as in to figure out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for piece (together)
  1. construct
  2. figure out
  3. compound
  4. work out
  5. build
  6. assemble
  7. iron out
  8. author
Verb
  • Further, not all the patients took the highest dose of the drug, leading to questions about how the study was constructed.
    Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
  • That legislation authorized the Bureau of Reclamation to fund and construct the Central Arizona Project system to transport Arizona’s share of Colorado River water.
    Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of construct
Verb
  • Many key items in the game have multiple uses that aren't fully explained in the game itself, requiring a good deal of guessing, checking, and observation to figure out how to exploit fully.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Engineers figured out that radio waves with certain frequencies simply pass through ice.
    Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of figure out
Verb
  • The shelling in recent weeks has compounded the desperation.
    Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Small, steady steps taken today will compound into significant results tomorrow, ensuring a comfortable and stress-free retirement.
    True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of compound
Verb
  • Even bargain signings like the loan deal to sign Clement Lenglet have worked out well.
    Sam Leveridge, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • There's no amount of expertise in the world that can inform whether a coach hire is going to work out.
    Nick Suss, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of work out
Verb
  • Parker is the fastest spacecraft built by humans, and reached a top speed of 430,000 mph at closest approach, according to the Associated Press.
    Stephen Smith, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Or perhaps the company was aware that this project to cheapen music contradicted so many of the ideals upon which its brand had been built.
    Liz Pelly, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of build
Verb
  • The group was assembled at the last minute when the Wolves traded Karl-Anthony Towns for Randle and Donte DiVincenzo right before training camp started.
    Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Boeing 737 Max aircraft are assembled at the company’s plant in Renton, Washington, on June 25, 2024.
    Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of assemble
Verb
  • As part of expansive negotiations under way between multiple stakeholders to dramatically change how the NBA All-Star Game looks, one issue to be ironed out is who coaches the up to four teams that might compete in a tournament-style competition on All-Star Sunday.
    Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Even though Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are reportedly ironing out the details of their divorce, the former super couple appear determined to maintain an amicable relationship and met up last weekend to exchange Christmas presents for themselves and their children.
    Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of iron out
Verb
  • The 28-year-old’s resume now includes a 75-point season along with scoring 35, 41 and 28 goals while authoring another possible 30-goal campaign.
    Scott Powers, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The bill received broad support and was authored by both Republicans and Democrats.
    Lainey Seyler, Journal Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of author
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