1
as in to gather
to come together into one body or place
the graduates were told to assemble in the cafeteria an hour before the ceremony
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to build
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to summon
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in to collect
to bring together in one body or place
assembled an assortment of fancy desserts for the reception
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of assemble
On Thursday morning, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stood before reporters at the Pentagon and complained that the media — assembled in front of him — were not praising the accomplishments of the brave military personnel who participated in the attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
—
Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
In November 2024, Variety assembled a list of top contenders, which included Theo James, Regé-Jean Page, Aaron Pierre, James Norton and Idris Elba, among others.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 28 June 2025
The quintet will retain their current jobs, assembling to respond to client needs on a case-by-case basis, serving those at the top end of the industry.
—News Desk, Artforum, 27 June 2025
Analysts say it is used to develop and assemble centrifuges for uranium enrichment, a key technology that turns uranium into nuclear fuel.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 21 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for assemble
Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
In November 2024, Variety assembled a list of top contenders, which included Theo James, Regé-Jean Page, Aaron Pierre, James Norton and Idris Elba, among others.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 28 June 2025
The quintet will retain their current jobs, assembling to respond to client needs on a case-by-case basis, serving those at the top end of the industry.
—News Desk, Artforum, 27 June 2025
Analysts say it is used to develop and assemble centrifuges for uranium enrichment, a key technology that turns uranium into nuclear fuel.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 21 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for assemble
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assemble
Verb
-
In New York, Tyler, the Creator gathered with a group of young artists for a raw, roundtable discussion about the highs and lows of life in the creative lane.—
Bryanna Symone,
Essence,
10 July 2025
-
The ring itself is sleek, lightweight, and powered by internal sensors that seamlessly gather data from your finger throughout the day and night.—
Annita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
Verb
-
Calder nodded to Red Aspen, a Boise cosmetics startup that built a new headquarters on Overland Road in 2022, and JST Manufacturing, a semiconductor equipment manufacturer, which in 2021 consolidated three sites into one near the corner of Franklin and Eagle roads on Meridian’s eastern border.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
14 July 2025
-
Some tattoo artists feel like a machine doesn't belong in an industry built on human connection and trust.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
-
Initially, DeSales University professor Marie Bolger had also been summoned to court, but her name was removed from a later filing.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
-
Surprisingly, the Front Man summons Gi-hun and offers him a proposition.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Verb
-
In both cases, the outfit collects its second top 10 hit.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
-
Gifting pieces from her collection to museums and cultural institutions has become paramount to Goff, whose shopping turned into collecting, then preservation.—
Andrea Bossi,
Essence,
8 July 2025
Verb
-
Choose a protein powder that will meet your specific needs.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
-
And while mobile banking is on the rise, meeting with a real person—bank tellers—remains the most prevalent primary method of account access for households aged 65 or older.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
-
Available in 17 colors and in sizes up to a men’s 16, these flip-flops are constructed with squishy yoga mat footbeds that provide arch support and prevent foot fatigue while walking for long periods of time.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
-
For instance, reforms to Virginia’s Building Code lowered the cost of constructing a new home by over $24,000.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
-
Lian thought Wenyu might be scared, but Wenyu seemed preoccupied with the trivial things—tampons, rain—and Lian couldn’t muster up the nerve to ask.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
-
Government agents muster nearby before an immigration sting at Corso's Flower and Garden Center, Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in Castalia, Ohio.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
Verb
-
Iran was planning to produce dozens of long-range missiles a month, aiming to amass a stock of 8,000 missiles.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2025
-
One theme that has emerged from the creation of AI language tools for this small language is the importance of quality over quantity in amassing data and developing models.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Assemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assemble. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share