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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
Programs Designed for Today’s Reality Vitt Factor’s programming spans assemblies, workshops, leadership development, and ongoing mentorship.
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William Jones, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
One of the city’s star attractions is the huge 25,000-seat Great Theater, used for theatrical performances, public assemblies, religious ceremonies and, in the Roman era, gladiatorial battles.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
The Space Launch System rocket's mobile launch platform is equipped with two tail service masts, large side-by-side structures at the base of rocket that house propellant lines leading to pull-away umbilical assemblies on a side of the booster's engine compartment.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
The decree banned all political activities and public assemblies, with martial law troops moving to seize control of the National Assembly.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Middle and high schools in the district will hold assemblies with the San Diego County Bike Coalition to teach students about e-bike regulations and safety, Harris said.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
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
William Jones, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
One of the city’s star attractions is the huge 25,000-seat Great Theater, used for theatrical performances, public assemblies, religious ceremonies and, in the Roman era, gladiatorial battles.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
The Space Launch System rocket's mobile launch platform is equipped with two tail service masts, large side-by-side structures at the base of rocket that house propellant lines leading to pull-away umbilical assemblies on a side of the booster's engine compartment.
—William Harwood, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
The decree banned all political activities and public assemblies, with martial law troops moving to seize control of the National Assembly.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Middle and high schools in the district will hold assemblies with the San Diego County Bike Coalition to teach students about e-bike regulations and safety, Harris said.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assemblies
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The tech billionaire was due to speak at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, billed as one of the biggest AI conferences in the Global South.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Brown transfer Nana Owusu-Anane had offers from all four power conferences, most notably Kansas.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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One of Atlanta's oldest congregations is celebrating Black History Month and its place in history.—
Madeline Montgomery,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Teachers have connected members with church congregations and groups that have donated to their inventory.—
Vincent T. Davis,
San Antonio Express-News,
9 Feb. 2026
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To receive the award, the authority completed governance transparency requirements including ethics training for all board members, properly conducting open and public meetings and filing financial transactions and compensation reports to the state controller in a timely manner.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Only three of them consistently performed on record and in concert, but at least a dozen more were honorary members who attended formal band meetings and were granted as much say in its direction and philosophy as those who actually played the instruments.—
Andy Cush,
Pitchfork,
15 Feb. 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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The Department of Homeland Security said it’s been in contact with churches in Springfield about the threats.—
Caitlin Hu,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The historic heart of Savannah is best experienced by strolling, drifting between the squares with stately old homes, cafes, shops and churches.—
Adam Kuehl,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Some say these gatherings set the stage for the formation of the United Nations.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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The impeachment gatherings were scheduled for the one-year anniversary of the first No Kings’ protest.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
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And the second-to-none acoustics, with 10,000 state-of-the-art fiber panels that project sound throughout the theater, will leave you awed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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About half of the large panels at the outdoor exhibit have been restored this week at the site of the former President's House on Independence Mall.—
TASSANEE VEJPONGSA,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Assemblies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assemblies. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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