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
  • In addition to candidates, Sunnyvale voters also cast ballots on whether to allow the city to issue general obligation bonds of up to $290 million to construct a new public library.
    Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Question 3: Part two of the city’s bond series included an ask to issue $170 million of debt to construct and renovate parks, build a new recreational facility and aquatic center, and renovate the i.d.e.a. Museum, among other projects.
    Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of construct
Verb
  • As this incremental progress continues, scientists are racing to figure out why some frog species are more susceptible to Bd than others.
    Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
  • As Ava figures out how to find a happy medium, Jacob, Barbara, and Melissa get caught up in trying to save the deli across the street from gentrification.
    Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of figure out
Verb
  • Dry Fire and Review Shot Placement in the Stand Pulling triggers on a roomy bench at the range is already awkward for a new hunter; trying to do that while juggling gear and bulky layers in a blind or tree stand compounds it.
    Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2024
  • The ceaseless movement of staff around the world compounds this nebulous sensation of perpetual indigence.
    Nick Foulkes, theweek, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of compound
Verb
  • Taylor works out of a squat, grayish building on a residential street near the railroad tracks.
    Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Disagreements can usually be worked out, and a few words can matter and help with taxes later.
    Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of work out
Verb
  • By the end of the first quarter, Stanford built a 22-point lead.
    Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Biking to Chouinard’s home, Caldwell quickly realized how many of the original houses in Jackson had been scraped to build mansions.
    Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of build
Verb
  • All of these parts were assembled on a Praxis Wetbench chassis, and all tests were performed inside Windows 11 Pro with the latest updates installed.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
  • To prove it, Jeff brings out an exact copy of the immunity necklace, the one that a member of Hordak’s Horde seemingly assembled in an assault on all retinas everywhere.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of assemble
Verb
  • Details for those presentations have yet to be ironed out.
    Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The Antioch Police Department is working on a service agreement that will iron out details on getting outside help.
    Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of iron out
Verb
  • Handler has authored six New York Times best-selling books, five of which have reached No. 1 on the list.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 18 Nov. 2024
  • At the time, Jimenez, Arenas and District 6 Councilmember Dev Davis authored a memo advocating for an appointment, citing low voter turnout and a potential price tag between $7.6 million and $11.4 million for the two districts.
    Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of author
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“Piece (together).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piece%20%28together%29. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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