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as in to summon
to bring together in assembly by or as if by command we assembled the club members to decide who would be traveling with whom on the trip

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How does the verb assemble differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of assemble are collect, congregate, and gather. While all these words mean "to come or bring together into a group, mass, or unit," assemble implies an ordered union or organization of persons or things often for a definite purpose.

experts assembled for a conference

When is it sensible to use collect instead of assemble?

While in some cases nearly identical to assemble, collect often implies careful selection or orderly arrangement.

collected books on gardening

When can congregate be used instead of assemble?

While the synonyms congregate and assemble are close in meaning, congregate implies a spontaneous flocking together into a crowd or huddle.

congregating under a shelter

In what contexts can gather take the place of assemble?

In some situations, the words gather and assemble are roughly equivalent. However, gather is the most general term for bringing or coming together from a spread-out or scattered state.

a crowd quickly gathered

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of assemble Combating mistrust One sunny afternoon in February, a group of young people is assembled at a soccer viewing center in Kambel, a community in the Anglo-Jos settlement within Jos. Nathaniel Bivan, Christian Science Monitor, 27 May 2025 After walking the three blocks on Washington, from Genesee Street to West Street, most of the marchers joined the crowd already assembled at Veterans Plaza. Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025 Taken together with the obvious joy Birbiglia gets from the team he’s assembled to bring it to life, the show supplies something of an answer to the question built into the title. Kelly Stout, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2025 Creator 3-in-1 Wild Animals Panda Family Kids and adults will love building and rebuilding this three-in-one set, which can be assembled into a panda bear eating bamboo with its cub, an orca swimming with its calf, and a penguin with its chick. Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for assemble
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assemble
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  • In the Los Angeles area, storms gathered around the San Gabriel Mountains in the morning before descending into urban areas and traveling southwest across the region and along the coast, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Ryan Kittell.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
  • The relief corps gathered around Adam Ottavino’s locker, reminiscing about better games while drinking beers.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 3 June 2025
Verb
  • Karl, 17, appeared on the first-team bench in the Bundesliga this season and will probably spend the next few years building experience at senior level away from Bayern.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 28 May 2025
  • The company is making a credible effort to build that foundation from the ground up.
    Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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  • Taylor watched the game from the dugout until the ninth inning when he was summoned to pinch run and play left field.
    Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 29 May 2025
  • Weston McKennie, Tim Weah, Gio Reyna, Antonee Robinson, Josh Sargent and Yunus Musah, Pulisic’s teammate in Milan, were also left off the 27-man roster summoned to training camp ahead next month’s Gold Cup, although some of those players will be participating in the Club World Cup.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
Verb
  • Detectives collected ballistics evidence at the scene.
    Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2025
  • But more than 700 park service employees did accept buyouts, leaving fewer workers to collect entrance fees, clean toilets or help with search-and-rescue efforts.
    Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Verb
  • With a black brace on his left arm, Steele met with reporters in the home clubhouse before Tuesday’s 4-3 11-inning win over the Colorado Rockies, publicly addressing his future for the first time since the operation.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 28 May 2025
  • Brailsford and Silverman first met during Pride back in 2015 after they were introduced by mutual friends.
    Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 27 May 2025
Verb
  • As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2025
  • Water After constructing your melon pit, water the area thoroughly and deeply.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
Verb
  • Opponents mustered only a .198 batting average against him.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
  • The hope was that the Angels could use Tuesday’s ninth-inning rally to muster up something worth talking about at the plate.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Verb
  • Months before, Elliott had amassed an 11% stake in the company.
    Sean Conlon, CNBC, 29 May 2025
  • TikTok Reacts The TikTok video amassed over 8.6 million views and 1.3 million likes as of Wednesday.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025

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“Assemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assemble. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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