1
as in gathering
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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2
as in constructing
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 summoning
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 collecting
to bring together in one body or place
assembled an assortment of fancy desserts for the reception
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Recent Examples of assembling
Schwartz describes being purposeful in assembling his crew.
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Leila Jordan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
In a bustling workshop in Bogotá, Colombia, James Downer is busy assembling e-bikes.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
And to think the game began with such promise for the home team, the Jets assembling their first 99-yard scoring drive in eight years on their opening possession.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
This robot is tasked with assembling the upcoming P7+ electric vehicle, highlighting its practical role beyond just display.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
Popular on Variety From there, Schwartz and Nilson began assembling the right creative team for the project — starting with Academy Award-winning producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller.
—Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Then, make the salad dressing and refrigerate it for up to three days before assembling the salad.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
Finally, after years of assembling a package for financiers, Corbet and his team began to shop it—in March, 2020, the first week of the pandemic shutdown.
—Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
Founded in 1909, the Morgan Motor Company has been hand-assembling its cars at a glacial rate at the same picturesque premises on Pickersleigh Road in Malvern since 1918.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
Leila Jordan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
In a bustling workshop in Bogotá, Colombia, James Downer is busy assembling e-bikes.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
And to think the game began with such promise for the home team, the Jets assembling their first 99-yard scoring drive in eight years on their opening possession.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
This robot is tasked with assembling the upcoming P7+ electric vehicle, highlighting its practical role beyond just display.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2024
Popular on Variety From there, Schwartz and Nilson began assembling the right creative team for the project — starting with Academy Award-winning producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller.
—Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Then, make the salad dressing and refrigerate it for up to three days before assembling the salad.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
Finally, after years of assembling a package for financiers, Corbet and his team began to shop it—in March, 2020, the first week of the pandemic shutdown.
—Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
Founded in 1909, the Morgan Motor Company has been hand-assembling its cars at a glacial rate at the same picturesque premises on Pickersleigh Road in Malvern since 1918.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assembling
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And while the couple themselves are still mum, people online have been gathering a lot of other clues.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2025
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Berry said the team is still gathering details on the injury.—
Zac Jackson,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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In the latest version of the Files by Google app, summoning Gemini while looking at a PDF gives you the option to ask about the file, writes Android Police.—
Wes Davis,
The Verge,
21 Dec. 2024
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By the 1980s, when more modern methods of summoning help had supplanted its usefulness, the tower remained as a beacon for bored teenagers.—
Jessica Garrison,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Dec. 2024
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In short, these converging trends point toward a future where connectivity is not just pervasive but also secure, efficient and environmentally conscious.—
Max Silber,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Their collision at the Austrian GP, an inevitable result of their converging performance, was disappointing.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Knicks outscored the Raptors 40-24 in the second quarter and 31-18 in the third, building a commanding 29-point lead heading into the final period.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Jio is building a multibillion-dollar ecosystem in India.—
Alex Lazarow,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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But making homemade eggnog that’s safe is easier said than done.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
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The church is also making strides toward overcoming the language barriers inherent in a multilingual service.—
Sophie Carson,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Since then, the 31-year-old has alternated wins and losses, accumulating a 3-4 record while fighting at 115 and 125 pounds.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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While Auberge resorts do not have a dedicated loyalty program for accumulating points, the Auberge collection resorts can be found on the American Express travel portal, and points can be used and maximized with their reward system.—
Sierra Redmond,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Dec. 2024
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Adkins continued convening her own camps until 1933 and later offered them from 1939 to 1949.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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Washington — The Senate is convening as the 119th Congress gets underway on Friday, as a dozen new senators join the ranks of the Capitol's upper chamber.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2025
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What’s more, some Chinese command centers appear to have live video feeds of various platforms under their purview, potentially limiting the autonomy of more junior officers and creating a sense that their every move is under the microscope.—
Sam Bresnick,
Foreign Affairs,
31 Dec. 2024
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His retirement saw the end of an era, creating a vacuum in a sport closely tethered to his name and achievements.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Assembling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assembling. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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