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as in gathered
to come together into one body or place
the graduates were told to assemble in the cafeteria an hour before the ceremony
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as in built
to form by putting together parts or materials
it took a lot more time to assemble the model train set than the box said it would
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as in summoned
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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as in collected
to bring together in one body or place
assembled an assortment of fancy desserts for the reception
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Recent Examples of assembled
Museum workers had assembled it from forty pieces with no instruction manual.
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Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Stranger Things’ original cast was assembled in 2015 when Season 1 was shot.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Since Pitino took over in 2023, the Johnnies have primarily assembled their teams through the transfer portal — an effort backed by billionaire booster Mike Repole.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
The goal is continuity, spaces that feel resolved rather than assembled.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Tony Award-winning producer Dori Berinstein (Legally Blonde, The Prom, Thoroughly Modern Millie) has assembled a team that includes Tony Award-winning director Michael Arden (Maybe Happy Ending, Parade) and book writer Douglas Lyons (Chicken & Biscuits, Fraggle Rock).
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
As the platform moves, these slices are assembled to form a continuous image of the seabed.
—John Femiani, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
Completely matching, assembled, well put together.
—Meghan O'Brien, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
The formation assembled 394 feet above the river and depicted some of the world’s most iconic TV shows, sports, and movies, including Harry Potter, Batman, Superman, Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, and The White Lotus.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Stranger Things’ original cast was assembled in 2015 when Season 1 was shot.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Since Pitino took over in 2023, the Johnnies have primarily assembled their teams through the transfer portal — an effort backed by billionaire booster Mike Repole.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
The goal is continuity, spaces that feel resolved rather than assembled.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Tony Award-winning producer Dori Berinstein (Legally Blonde, The Prom, Thoroughly Modern Millie) has assembled a team that includes Tony Award-winning director Michael Arden (Maybe Happy Ending, Parade) and book writer Douglas Lyons (Chicken & Biscuits, Fraggle Rock).
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
As the platform moves, these slices are assembled to form a continuous image of the seabed.
—John Femiani, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
Completely matching, assembled, well put together.
—Meghan O'Brien, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
The formation assembled 394 feet above the river and depicted some of the world’s most iconic TV shows, sports, and movies, including Harry Potter, Batman, Superman, Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, and The White Lotus.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assembled
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Jamaica born About a hundred people gathered to lay Wilson to rest, singing, crying and laughing while remembering his kind heart, his hard work and his famous barbecue ribs and chicken wings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Ka'mardre Coleman remembered Students and family of Ka'mardre Coleman gathered in the high school's courtyard with flowers, balloons and candles.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Some programs have built their identity on hard coaching or amassing the most talent possible, and while Campbell isn’t soft on his players, he’s opted to create a culture of joy that’s led to TCU signing Van Lith and Miles.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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The No Kings movement hasn't depended on the Democratic Party to organize its protests; it's built its own infrastructure using social media and digital resources.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Olsson, for the first time in her career, was being summoned.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Italian government formally protested the incident to Israeli authorities and summoned Israel's ambassador to Rome for clarification.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2026
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Sachs said additional data about Idahoans would likely have to be collected to fulfill the requirements.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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The number is based on accounts collected from residents in Jean Denis as well as officials and community leaders.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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As of late March, these two meanings have converged.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Capital Economics wrote in a note on Friday that the S&P 500’s IT sector has converged with the valuations of the rest of the index, a pattern that matched the final months of the 2000s bubble.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Located on the west side of the district, the schools were constructed up to 102 years ago.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Operated by Heartland Fire and Rescue, the station is located in Fletcher Hills and was constructed in 1960 with a single apparatus bay and a shared dormitory.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Cushing hopes the boost in scoring potential from the two deals last week can take pressure off the defense, considering the offense only mustered three shots on goal through the first two matches before showing more cohesion in the win over Gotham FC.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Yet on May 14, the 1st Iowa Infantry Regiment mustered at Keokuk and made its way to Confederate-sympathizing southern Missouri.—
Bill Steiden,
Des Moines Register,
24 Mar. 2026
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The remarks were followed by a moment of silence, before community members grouped together to remember the teen.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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The hunt will have four rounds grouped by kids up to fifth grade and will run every 15 minutes.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Assembled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assembled. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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