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as in conferences
a body of people come together in one place
the usual assembly of early morning commuters waiting at the train station
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as in congregations
a body of persons gathered for religious worship
the preacher addressed the assembly in somber tones
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as in meetings
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
attendance at the awards assembly is mandatory
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Recent Examples of assemblies
This enables the humanoid to perform both delicate and forceful tasks with exceptional precision, stability, and adaptability, allowing for reliable handling of tools, components, and complex assemblies.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
San Lorenzo Valley Unified Superintendent Chris Schiermeyer said the district provided staff training after the hand puppet and flag incident and plans to hold 10 student assemblies on Jewish identity and history with the Anne Frank Center USA.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
The round-table style of the gathering – pioneered during large-scale assemblies organized by Pope Francis – signals Leo’s plan to continue his predecessor’s approach of seeking a more welcoming church, with leaders listening closely to Catholics in the pews.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
As a remedy, dealers inspected the affected vehicles and repaired the rear coil assemblies when needed, at no cost to owners.
—Apratim Sarkar, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025
In engineering, this often means looking for cracks or voids in aircraft components, checking welds, or inspecting complex assemblies.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 4 Dec. 2025
The process will continue with other assemblies, all moving toward a submission to the city council and eventually a path to the ballot next summer.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 4 Dec. 2025
The disease was deeply contagious and caused horrific suffering to those afflicted, so public assemblies—like theater shows and bear-baiting fights—were frequently canceled to help slow the spread.
—Nathan Smith, Time, 26 Nov. 2025
The other $250 million going to Parma Metal Center near Cleveland, Ohio, is to make sheet metal stampings and assemblies.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 24 Nov. 2025
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
San Lorenzo Valley Unified Superintendent Chris Schiermeyer said the district provided staff training after the hand puppet and flag incident and plans to hold 10 student assemblies on Jewish identity and history with the Anne Frank Center USA.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
The round-table style of the gathering – pioneered during large-scale assemblies organized by Pope Francis – signals Leo’s plan to continue his predecessor’s approach of seeking a more welcoming church, with leaders listening closely to Catholics in the pews.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
As a remedy, dealers inspected the affected vehicles and repaired the rear coil assemblies when needed, at no cost to owners.
—Apratim Sarkar, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025
In engineering, this often means looking for cracks or voids in aircraft components, checking welds, or inspecting complex assemblies.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 4 Dec. 2025
The process will continue with other assemblies, all moving toward a submission to the city council and eventually a path to the ballot next summer.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 4 Dec. 2025
The disease was deeply contagious and caused horrific suffering to those afflicted, so public assemblies—like theater shows and bear-baiting fights—were frequently canceled to help slow the spread.
—Nathan Smith, Time, 26 Nov. 2025
The other $250 million going to Parma Metal Center near Cleveland, Ohio, is to make sheet metal stampings and assemblies.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assemblies
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Those types of agreements are permitted in part by the settlement between the NCAA, power conferences and current and former D-I athletes represented by the House, Carter and Hubbard antitrust litigations.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Indianapolis conferences often draw law enforcement As a popular site for conventions and conferences, downtown Indianapolis in particular can be a hotbed for rumors.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
29 Jan. 2026
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To get assistance regarding the many aspects of closing a synagogue, the Congregation Bene Shalom Board worked with the Jewish Community Legacy Project, which offers support to small Jewish congregations.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, many progressive church leaders, facing dwindling congregations and general public apathy, have become more careful about appearing partisan in any way, which has allowed right-wing Christian nationalism to define the conversation about religion and politics.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2026
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Pay Attention supports meetings and conversations with real-time transcription and translation when enabled.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Instead, Republican staffers sullenly reported to messaging meetings to talk about immigration.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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Non-Orientable Nkansa, 2017, one of his earliest large-scale installations, announced his dedication to monumental assemblages that fixate on negligence and crumbling edifices.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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His artworks, which include paintings, sculptures, mixed-media assemblages, mosaics, photographs, and film, are full of mood and foreboding.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
31 Mar. 2025
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Those churches serve as the focal points of the resilience corridor.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Before production, Nierenberg, who is white, spent more than a year in African American churches and communities, gaining the trust of the performers.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Jan. 2026
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That turn lane now is part of what the village calls the Sloan Triangle, an area that would become a large part of the plaza and used for gatherings.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Here is a chronological look at those three gatherings, followed by a quick list of other places to hear jazz and jazz-adjacent music in the next couple of months.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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Official events including screenings, filmmaker Q&As, industry panels, and celebrity tributes will be held throughout the city, including at the historic Arlington Theatre and the new McHurley Film Center.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
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The warehouse completes a full closed-loop auto-material flow system that moves information on raw materials, panels, parts, garments and final shipments seamlessly through the production logic model.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Assemblies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assemblies. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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