piecing

verb

Definition of piecingnext
present participle of piece
as in building
to form by putting together parts or materials you might want to piece together a quilt from those odd patches of cloth

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for piecing
  1. building
  2. assembling
  3. making
  4. creating
Verb
  • The report primarily focuses on the treatment of migrant workers, who HRW says will bear the brunt of building Saudi’s World Cup dream.
    Ben Church, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Honestly, if people don’t even watch the film and just come to a screening, meet someone, and start building community, that’s the real goal.
    Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of building
Verb
  • Over the past two decades, IT leaders have focused on securing project approvals and assembling top talent to drive success.
    Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • You'll be tasked with several goals while assembling the Storm Chasers, including heading into the heart of the Storm Dungeon while trying to avoid lightning strikes and taking down the Storm King's Acolytes.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of assembling
Verb
  • These values guide decision making and unite your team, especially during crises.
    Nazar Gulyk, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • That might be the difference between making the playoffs and not making the playoffs.
    Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of making
Verb
  • Ironically, the clean-energy movement is creating a way for businesses to get off the energy inflation train.
    Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The movement components feature a variety of finishes, including circular graining, sandblasting, and black rhodium coating, creating a visually striking contrast with the white case.
    Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of creating
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piece (together)

piecing

piecing (together)

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