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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There is a quiet yearning to know himself—to find for himself a more substantial backstory and sense of belonging—in what Shimoda pieces together. — Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026 During the first quarter of the game against the Cleveland Browns, the Steelers pieced together a 17-play drive. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026 So, even just through images from orbit, scientists have been able to slowly piece together Mars' history and the incredible changes the planet and its climate have endured. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026 In one of their most disappointing seasons to date because of the expectations attached, the Sparks go into the offseason trying to put the pieces together again. — Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 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 5 Oct. 2026.

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