1
as in gathers
to come together into one body or place
the graduates were told to assemble in the cafeteria an hour before the ceremony
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as in builds
to form by putting together parts or materials
it took a lot more time to assemble the model train set than the box said it would
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as in summons
to bring together in assembly by or as if by command
we assembled the club members to decide who would be traveling with whom on the trip
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as in collects
to bring together in one body or place
assembled an assortment of fancy desserts for the reception
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Recent Examples of assembles
In contrast, Real Madrid assembles superteams.
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Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
At the moment the company’s Saudi facility only assembles kits from its Arizona plant.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Instead of a large, solid trailer, the Tail Feather is a trailer kit that assembles and disassembles with some very simple hardware.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
Rolland Trowbridge is a Nome-ite who assembles military matériel for colleagues to take to the front lines in Ukraine, in an effort to beat back the invading Russians.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Despite the notable absences of Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele, the tournament still assembles a competitive roster that gives the season’s debut real substance beyond just being first on the calendar.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
The film centers on Jonas, a troubled practitioner of magic who assembles a group of companions – including rogue Dagon, elf Nimue and assassin Solomon – to investigate a mysterious corruption spreading through a quiet village in the mystical Realm of Eldervin.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
Victor assembles his Creature (Jacob Elordi) from the body parts of dead soldiers and executed criminals, but the monster fails to rise after electrocution — at first.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Jan. 2026
Nvidia primarily designs its chips in California and largely manufactures and assembles them in Asia.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
At the moment the company’s Saudi facility only assembles kits from its Arizona plant.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Instead of a large, solid trailer, the Tail Feather is a trailer kit that assembles and disassembles with some very simple hardware.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
Rolland Trowbridge is a Nome-ite who assembles military matériel for colleagues to take to the front lines in Ukraine, in an effort to beat back the invading Russians.
—Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
Despite the notable absences of Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele, the tournament still assembles a competitive roster that gives the season’s debut real substance beyond just being first on the calendar.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
The film centers on Jonas, a troubled practitioner of magic who assembles a group of companions – including rogue Dagon, elf Nimue and assassin Solomon – to investigate a mysterious corruption spreading through a quiet village in the mystical Realm of Eldervin.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Jan. 2026
Victor assembles his Creature (Jacob Elordi) from the body parts of dead soldiers and executed criminals, but the monster fails to rise after electrocution — at first.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Jan. 2026
Nvidia primarily designs its chips in California and largely manufactures and assembles them in Asia.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assembles
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Every December, the global travel industry gathers to discuss that very question (and more) at the International Luxury Travel Marketplace (ILTM) in Cannes, France.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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As the Chinese men shoot the breeze and play cards, a mob of armed white miners gathers over the hill and encroaches on the unsuspecting outsiders.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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Over time, repetition builds confidence.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Founded in Solana Beach in 2020, the Sister Cities Project builds connections between North County communities and their neighbors across the city in Southeastern San Diego.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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While trying to make music after her mother’s death, Julie (Madison Reyes) summons the spirits of a band that died in 1995 and ends up behind their new lead singer.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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Staring November 18, Starbucks located in Target stores nationwide will be rolling out the Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate, which summons serious holiday nostalgia.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
18 Nov. 2025
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But Oviedo resident Bill Hyde questioned why SCAC’s executive director Deborah Bauer collects a salary of about $40,000 a year from the county funds.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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In recent years, the agency added an electrified dozer trawl designed specifically for carp removal, which stuns fish and collects them as boats move through infested waters.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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In November, shareholders approved a pay package that could eventually award him up to $1 trillion if the company meets a series of ambitious targets.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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The bridge between East and West—and where old meets new.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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After Yo’s death, Anna re-constructs a space where Yo’s home, stories, and their relationship continue.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2026
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As The Late Show constructs its swan song, Colbert is thinking longitudinally.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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There’s maintenance and repair work to be done on his boat — named Waymaker, to honor the Lord — before Blanchard musters his two-man crew and sets out from Bayou Little Caillou.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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The king’s brother has other plans, leading to a dark time in the Pride Lands until Simba musters the courage to reclaim his rightful throne.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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Anne’s trip to the countryside opens up the series both physically and thematically by acknowledging that Irish life and history exist outside Dublin and that while the Guinness family amasses power and plays at politics, others are living a much different existence.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Assembles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assembles. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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