piece together

verb

pieced together; piecing together; pieces together
Synonyms of piece togethernext
: to make (something) by bringing together various parts or pieces
She pieced the quilt together from scraps of old cloth.
: to bring together (various parts or pieces) to form one complete thing
The police had to piece together reports from several witnesses to get an accurate account of what happened.

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Despite those efforts, Cotner said, piecing together what happened to Shyann has been difficult. Francie Ebert, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026 Four days before Christmas, the Pierites spent time piecing together a toy kitchen. Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026 Polystyrene cement melts the plastic slightly, effectively gluing the pieces together into one. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026 The Cubs begin a six-game trip to Kansas City and Washington, which will be a test ride for the new starters and the continuation of Counsell’s seasonlong challenge of piecing together the pitching puzzle. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for piece together

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“Piece together.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piece%20together. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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