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as in gathers
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 builds
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 summons
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 collects
to bring together in one body or place
assembled an assortment of fancy desserts for the reception
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Recent Examples of assembles
Apple also assembles the majority of iPhones, iPads and MacBooks and other accessories in China (in Shenzhen, Chengdu, and Zhengzhou), through its contract manufacturing partner, Foxconn.
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Shimite Obialo, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
In this Christmas caper, fifth-grader Andy (Winslow Fegley) assembles a group of talented youngsters to game Santa’s system and prove that naughty is in the eye of the beholder.
—Sezín Devi Koehler, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
In this system, an executive producer assembles a team of specialists—directors, actors, and crew members—for each project.
—David Nour, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Musgraves also assembles an outsized jigsaw puzzle made of grass, piecing together a grand lawn.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Today Social Drones’ stable of 1,200 volunteers assembles about 700 drones a week.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Dec. 2024
Spring Board assembles 20 archival recordings, and song fragments that Phillipps was working to complete before his death last summer.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
Golod assembles a cast of talking head experts to give Hilu’s claims and art some context.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
One produces ultra-low carbon fuels, made from waste carbon dioxide and renewable power; another assembles carbon removal credits.
—Ted Reed, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Shimite Obialo, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
In this Christmas caper, fifth-grader Andy (Winslow Fegley) assembles a group of talented youngsters to game Santa’s system and prove that naughty is in the eye of the beholder.
—Sezín Devi Koehler, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
In this system, an executive producer assembles a team of specialists—directors, actors, and crew members—for each project.
—David Nour, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Musgraves also assembles an outsized jigsaw puzzle made of grass, piecing together a grand lawn.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Today Social Drones’ stable of 1,200 volunteers assembles about 700 drones a week.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Dec. 2024
Spring Board assembles 20 archival recordings, and song fragments that Phillipps was working to complete before his death last summer.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
Golod assembles a cast of talking head experts to give Hilu’s claims and art some context.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
One produces ultra-low carbon fuels, made from waste carbon dioxide and renewable power; another assembles carbon removal credits.
—Ted Reed, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assembles
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Much of the tension in the story gathers around the mystery of Bea’s unbreakable devotion to this man.Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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It’s set during the civil war in the Central African Republic in 2013, when on Christmas Eve, a desperate Muslim man seeks refuge at a field hospital, while a threatening Christian militia gathers outside, demanding his life.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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This approach builds expertise, confidence and adaptability, creating a skilled team and driving success for the company.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Chris O'Neill builds and scales enduring companies.Chris O'Neill, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Gibbs will be summonsed to Boston Municipal Court for a litany of charges.Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 6 May 2024
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In November 2023, Ivanka Trump was summonsed to the New York State Supreme Court to testify against her father, Donald Trump, in a civil real estate fraud trial.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024
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Owen makes a terrific older Spade, all craggy features and rasping voice.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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And Meryl Streep makes a welcome return as Oliver's actress girlfriend Loretta.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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While no longer active, the rover is providing researchers new data on how dust accumulates and evolves over time in the region.Victoria Corless, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Amyloid beta accumulates in your brain due to Alzheimer’s.Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
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Whole Foods creates unique holiday menus alongside its regular offerings.Ronny Maye, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Decluttering creates space for focus and innovation.Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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