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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Understanding the importance of the case, the arbitrators pieced together China’s position from its official statements and state practice. Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026 Johnson pieced together the basic building blocks of the story on the spot. Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 July 2026 The rise of portfolio careers — where workers piece together freelance, contract and part-time work — isn't just a response to economic uncertainty. Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 28 July 2026 When the elder Romero stayed late to close down the football field, Desi would often stay with him and the pair would piece together a dinner from whatever was left over in the snack shack. Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 28 July 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 3 Aug. 2026.

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