piece together
phrasal verb
pieced together; piecing together; pieces together
: 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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The current technology can handle this, but getting all the pieces together takes significant work up front.
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Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Have fun piecing together loose, seasonal arrangements in mason jars or vintage pitchers.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
To piece together the shoe owners’ identities, researchers will examine the Magna shoes for any signs of wear, Frame said.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 12 July 2025
His work pieces together textiles—including denim—into patchwork scenes.
—Carved, Sourcing Journal, 9 July 2025
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Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Have fun piecing together loose, seasonal arrangements in mason jars or vintage pitchers.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
To piece together the shoe owners’ identities, researchers will examine the Magna shoes for any signs of wear, Frame said.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 12 July 2025
His work pieces together textiles—including denim—into patchwork scenes.
—Carved, Sourcing Journal, 9 July 2025
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 22 Jul. 2025.
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