assemblies

noun

plural of assembly
1
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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2
as in congregations
a body of persons gathered for religious worship the preacher addressed the assembly in somber tones

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3
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 Since the tournament began, police have declared unlawful assemblies twice, including late July 5, when a crowd began throwing bottles at officers. — Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 19 July 2026 The entire primary loop, containing the reactor core, control mechanisms, and steam generation assemblies, is enclosed within a single cylindrical steel capsule. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026 For decades, we’ve been surrounded by products made from plastic, polyester and increasingly complex multi-material assemblies. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 July 2026 This approach is used to produce everything from the 21C’s suspension components to its gearbox case, as well as multi-piece assemblies bonded together using proprietary adhesives. — Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026 After the assemblies, longtime Colorado Democratic strategist Mike Dino told CBS Colorado that DeGette's name recognition and congressional seniority were significant advantages in the race, but that her poor showing caught him off guard. — Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 1 July 2026 The company began manufacturing ripcord assemblies in support of the defense effort. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026 Because the conductive liquid itself is the moving element, there is no need for complex mechanical assemblies or rigid transmission systems. — New Atlas, 12 June 2026 Leading up to the event, students participated in school assemblies focused on pollution, storm drains, marine ecosystems, and the impact litter has on ocean life. — Daily News, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assemblies
  1. conferences
  2. congregations
  3. meetings
  4. assemblages
  5. churches
  6. gatherings
  7. panels
Noun
  • The conferences are managed by a team whose plan was to hold the conference in the same place two years in a row.
    — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
  • Kappel said the hall will be open to organizations in the community and the public for planning events, including musical programs, conferences, films, and lectures, as well as to business leaders who may want to host corporate events there.
    — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
Definition of conferences
Noun
  • Christianity is so fractured, not just within denominations but within individual congregations, within individual families.
    — Meghan O’Gieblyn, The New York Review of Books, 11 July 2026
  • Though our congregations differ in theology and practice, we are united by enduring religious teachings that call upon us to care for the vulnerable, welcome the stranger, pursue justice, protect creation, and seek peace.
    — Killingly-Brooklyn Interfaith Council, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
Definition of congregations
Noun
  • Newcastle feared an even more punitive settlement and spent months in dialogue and face-to-face meetings with UEFA officials to try to reduce the severity of the punishments.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • Bouanga has scored 11 goals in 10 career matches against the Galaxy across all competitions and has scored in the last seven meetings, the longest such streak in the rivalry’s history.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Definition of meetings
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  • There are sketchbooks still to fill, assemblages missing one last red bottle, and a studio full of objects that have yet to be turned from one thing into another.
    — Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • Who could forget the countless iterations of her squad, after all, the varied assemblages of laughing friends, mostly women, featuring in Swift’s Fourth of July carousels and birthday tributes and more through the years?
    — Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 25 June 2026
Definition of assemblages
Noun
  • For the religious right, churches have long been a place where politics meet ideological beliefs.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • The movement, which had roots in the medieval tradition of churches providing sanctuary for those fleeing persecution, was aimed at providing a safe haven for Central Americans running from political repression and violence in their home countries.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
Definition of churches
Noun
  • There is an exemption to the gift rules that allows free entry to gatherings that are widely attended and paid for by third parties, but only if certain conditions are met.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
  • Use music intentionally for transitions, gatherings and shared rituals.
    — Bija Bennett, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of gatherings
Noun
  • This continuous tracking makes sure the panels remain face-to-face with the sun throughout the day.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
  • Michael Rubenstein/Northwestern University View gallery - 5 images Engineers at Northwestern University have built a drone that vanishes without camouflage or transparent panels.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
Definition of panels

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