piecing (together)

verb

Definition of piecing (together)next
present participle of piece (together)
1
as in building

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2
as in figuring out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for piecing (together)
  1. building
  2. assembling
  3. compounding
  4. writing
  5. solving
Verb
  • Michael’s background as a Senior Commissioning Engineer includes building a battery plant for General Motors and working in Toyota’s Robotics and Automation Division.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 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
  • Lilly has sent cease-and-desist letters to numerous compounding sellers, and both companies have filed lawsuits against numerous compounding pharmacies, alleging trademark infringement and deceptive marketing.
    Bob Woods, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Policyholders who pay premiums in good faith are often left to navigate a system designed to exhaust and discourage them, compounding the pain of accidents, illnesses, and tragedies.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of compounding
Verb
  • The eight-part show, from writing duo Laura Daniel and Joseph Moore, will air on WBD’s free-to-air network Three and VOD service ThreeNow following the deal.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The trio worked on the tracks for months before finally writing the bridge, a big Nineties pop moment from Roan that predicts the regret her negligent partner will face one day.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of writing
Verb
  • While still emerging, quantum computing is expected to enable breakthroughs in solving complex problems and enhancing secure communications.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • After all, if there are currently no real world uses for quantum computing, the solution cannot be put to solving problems, let alone commercialized.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of solving
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“Piecing (together).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piecing%20%28together%29. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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