1
as in gathering
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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2
as in constructing
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 summoning
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 collecting
to bring together in one body or place
assembled an assortment of fancy desserts for the reception
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Recent Examples of assembling
That means assembling the right team — CPA, estate planner, business attorney, wealth adviser and real estate expert — and helping the client slow down long enough to think clearly.
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Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Blum noted how much the job of assembling movies has changed in recent years.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 30 May 2026
Owners say a cap is needed to improve competitive balance and restrain wealthy teams from assembling starrier rosters than their smaller-market brethren.
—Ronald Blum, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Before assembling your tent, lay down a large tarp to ensure the floor area stays dry and doesn't rip on the ground.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
Earlier this year, Google co-founder Larry Page began assembling a waterfront compound through a string of acquisitions totaling more than $188 million.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 May 2026
The Risks of Over-Supplementing While assembling a large supplement routine might seem harmless, taking multiple pills, powders, and gummies can come with real risks.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 29 May 2026
As Venezuelans, assembling, eating, and sharing hallacas with family and friends is one of our most important and meaningful cultural activities.
—Sophia Rey, JSTOR Daily, 28 May 2026
Benjamin began the bee Tuesday by correctly spelling micellar, an adjective that describes anything relating to or composed of micelles, which are tiny, self-assembling, spherical clusters of molecules.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Blum noted how much the job of assembling movies has changed in recent years.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 30 May 2026
Owners say a cap is needed to improve competitive balance and restrain wealthy teams from assembling starrier rosters than their smaller-market brethren.
—Ronald Blum, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Before assembling your tent, lay down a large tarp to ensure the floor area stays dry and doesn't rip on the ground.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
Earlier this year, Google co-founder Larry Page began assembling a waterfront compound through a string of acquisitions totaling more than $188 million.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 May 2026
The Risks of Over-Supplementing While assembling a large supplement routine might seem harmless, taking multiple pills, powders, and gummies can come with real risks.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 29 May 2026
As Venezuelans, assembling, eating, and sharing hallacas with family and friends is one of our most important and meaningful cultural activities.
—Sophia Rey, JSTOR Daily, 28 May 2026
Benjamin began the bee Tuesday by correctly spelling micellar, an adjective that describes anything relating to or composed of micelles, which are tiny, self-assembling, spherical clusters of molecules.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assembling
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In the Executive and Premier One-Bedroom Suites, a separate living room adds a place for gathering or relaxing while someone else is asleep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Rather than hunting enemy vessels directly, these ships act as floating surveillance platforms, gathering acoustic data that helps naval commanders understand activity beneath the ocean surface.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Crews also will be replacing underground utilities, and constructing curbs and gutters, between 16th Street and 24th Street in Fruitland, and between 3rd Avenue and 6th Avenue in Payette, the release said.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2026
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The plan involves demolishing the building and constructing a near-replica on the same Beatties Ford Road footprint.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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This is a book of profound intellectual altruism and moral urgency that insists on summoning courage despite (or because of) societal and political cleavage.—
Anna Holmes,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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With Rodgers, there’s always a prospect for summoning magic — the fourth-and-8 touchdown strike to Randall Cobb in the Chicago snow; the numerous Hail Marys; the wild comeback win against the Bears after being carted off at Lambeau.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Election workers collecting ballots from a drop box in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday found multiple mail-in ballots that had been burned, officials say.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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In previous eras, collecting a prestigious bowl invitation was every team’s goal.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Key Background Anthropic steps into the busiest IPO pipeline since 2021, with three of the most valuable private companies ever built converging on the public markets within the same window.—
Alicia Park,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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This is, in the end, what Richardson and a handful of economists — among them University of Chicago behavioral economist Alex Imas and George Mason’s Tyler Cowen — are converging on.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images SoftBank's plan to invest 75 billion euros in building AI infrastructure in France underscored the nation's status as a leading hub, but Big Tech's lofty energy demands will put the wider continent's grid to the test, analysts say.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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This includes providing the Colombian military more leeway in the field, signing a new security agreement with Washington and building 10 mega-prisons that mimic Bukele’s network of penitentiaries in El Salvador.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Like the uncharacteristically cool weather in West Sacramento for late May, the A’s offense continued its recent gloomy stretch of hitting, mustering a few middle-inning scoring opportunities but failing to get a clutch hit en route to a 9-1 loss.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
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In my mind, Denzel Washington’s performance in John Q set the bar for male actors mustering up those trigger tears Mom always talked about.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2026
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Overachiever bird Urban bowerbirds are prolific collectors, hoarding an average of 90 items per bower — with one overachiever amassing more than 300.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Adelman coached the Kings from 1998 to 2006, amassing a record of 395-229 over eight seasons.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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“Assembling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assembling. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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