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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The fall 2026 collections put personal style front and center, with many of the most interesting looks pieced together around the humble sweater. — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026 Klara serves as a beguiling guide to this dark world, slowly piecing together what motivates humans. — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026 Thus far, her side of the story can only be pieced together from vague interactions in her TikTok comments section. — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026 After a frustrating day with little offense, the Rams had finally pieced together a productive drive to tie the game at 15 in the fourth quarter’s final minute. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Oct. 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 26 Oct. 2026.

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