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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
The flexible stack can be laminated under existing display or interface assemblies, allowing integration without major redesigns or complex component integration.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
The assemblies aren’t the end of the nomination process — indeed, some of the highest-profile names in Democratic politics are foregoing it.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
The company makes sheet metal parts and assemblies for industries including medical, aerospace, defense, communications and technology.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
The lower deck carries the trucks (the metal axle assemblies that hold the wheels) and the upper deck is where the rider stands.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 22, New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2026
The presentations are conducted during school assemblies built around the power of personal storytelling.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Regional assemblies for Scotland and Wales are one result.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Lai was also previously sentenced to prison over his role in unauthorized assemblies during the 2019 protests, as well as an unauthorized vigil in 2020 for victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
Del Mar Union School District students at Sycamore Ridge, Ocean Air and Carmel Del Mar School recently participated in hands-on and delicious Farmers Market assemblies hosted by the district’s Child Nutrition Services Department in partnership with Food 4 Thought, LLC.
—Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
The assemblies aren’t the end of the nomination process — indeed, some of the highest-profile names in Democratic politics are foregoing it.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
The company makes sheet metal parts and assemblies for industries including medical, aerospace, defense, communications and technology.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
The lower deck carries the trucks (the metal axle assemblies that hold the wheels) and the upper deck is where the rider stands.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 22, New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2026
The presentations are conducted during school assemblies built around the power of personal storytelling.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Regional assemblies for Scotland and Wales are one result.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Lai was also previously sentenced to prison over his role in unauthorized assemblies during the 2019 protests, as well as an unauthorized vigil in 2020 for victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
Del Mar Union School District students at Sycamore Ridge, Ocean Air and Carmel Del Mar School recently participated in hands-on and delicious Farmers Market assemblies hosted by the district’s Child Nutrition Services Department in partnership with Food 4 Thought, LLC.
—Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assemblies
Noun
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Viewers can expect coverage of alien conferences, crypto-cults and micronations.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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For the last two-plus months, Philadelphia has cleaned up against lottery and play-in teams, going an eye-popping 20-3 in their final 23 games against opponents that finished outside the top six in their respective conferences.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The center assists congregations through three strategies designed to boost rural synagogues.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Today, churches such as Center City’s Arch Street United Methodist Church and North Philly’s Church of the Advocate, along with other congregations, uphold this tradition while a multicultural community across the city continues that fight.—
Menika Dirkson,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The effort, Mahon said, has included 58 roundtables and meetings with 3,200 local leaders and nonprofits.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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Though Edmonton sat back and trapped more at times, including late in the year, their pace and personnel allowed for plenty of chances in three head-to-head meetings.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That leads to longer build times as those complicated parts are sewn together with assemblages of other, smaller parts, before being shipped across the ocean, and eventually trucked to the final construction site.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
2 Apr. 2026
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Though many were faded and dusty, the assemblages nevertheless crackled with an almost urgent vibrancy, beckoning the viewer closer.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Jen Massey, representing the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County and nominated by member Yolanda Narvaez, said that partnering with food pantries, schools, churches and shelters the food bank is able to help them to provide consistent access to food.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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The communion is an association of Christian churches, including the Episcopal Church in the United States, that together have more than 100 million members.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The excitement of the fight for freedom and justice, combined with the energy of mass gatherings, was seductive.—
Nataliya Gumenyuk,
The Dial,
21 Apr. 2026
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The thrill of the secret gatherings remains, but a situation that had seemed impossibly distant now feels disorientingly near.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Con-goers had issues with the reservation system for author signings and panels this year.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds of authors are expected to attend the event, hosting panels and signings.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Assemblies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assemblies. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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