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
There is nothing Eliot Wolf is paid to do that’s more important than assembling a roster capable of winning the Super Bowl.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Intel is now assembling its own graphics card, Tan said at a Cisco event earlier this month.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Yachtsman Yiannis Andriotis established Leapher in 2022, assembling a team of builders and engineers with years of experience and acquiring a yard in Tolkamer once owned by cruise ship producer De Hoop.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
This yard will play a key role in fabricating and assembling Australia’s SSN-AUKUS vessels, expected to enter service in the early 2040s.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
The stars aligned when Vegas producer Tom Ball began assembling a show called the China Doll Revue for the Thunderbird hotel and went looking specifically for Asian acts.
—Margaret Heidenry, Vanity Fair, 24 Feb. 2026
But assembling the varied pieces under the guise of an emergency is an unusual exercise of power by Ritter and Looney, Democrats whose party controls more than two-thirds of the seats in each chamber.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
Preparing an emergency plan, assembling a go-kit, and staying aware of changing weather conditions can also help protect lives and property during wildfire season.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
Wooley took a different approach to assembling the women’s team.
—Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Intel is now assembling its own graphics card, Tan said at a Cisco event earlier this month.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Yachtsman Yiannis Andriotis established Leapher in 2022, assembling a team of builders and engineers with years of experience and acquiring a yard in Tolkamer once owned by cruise ship producer De Hoop.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
This yard will play a key role in fabricating and assembling Australia’s SSN-AUKUS vessels, expected to enter service in the early 2040s.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
The stars aligned when Vegas producer Tom Ball began assembling a show called the China Doll Revue for the Thunderbird hotel and went looking specifically for Asian acts.
—Margaret Heidenry, Vanity Fair, 24 Feb. 2026
But assembling the varied pieces under the guise of an emergency is an unusual exercise of power by Ritter and Looney, Democrats whose party controls more than two-thirds of the seats in each chamber.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
Preparing an emergency plan, assembling a go-kit, and staying aware of changing weather conditions can also help protect lives and property during wildfire season.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
Wooley took a different approach to assembling the women’s team.
—Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assembling
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And his lament over the pain of farewells likely will be felt by many of the athletes gathering Sunday for the Olympic closing ceremony at Arena di Verona, a 1st century Roman amphitheater.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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The rules committee will come up with proposals at its meetings Tuesday and Wednesday, then spend the next month gathering feedback before final decisions in March.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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As soon as the telescope began observations, the team started constructing a static reference image of the entire sky in impeccable detail.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
26 Feb. 2026
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The enviable problem in constructing their roster is that the Padres have multiple other viable candidates to log relief innings.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Alice cleverly doesn’t answer when Araminta demands to know if the queen is summoning her, just shoots her a coy smile.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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In other words, a home is capable of summoning the California spirit without actually being there.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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When the government begins collecting the names of its critics, even through tools that are lawful in isolation, the question is not simply whether a statute permits it.—
Stephanie A,
The Conversation,
23 Feb. 2026
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His group, which does organizing work throughout the entire region, has been hitting the streets collecting signatures, crafting signs in favor of the measure and conducting education campaigns about the realities of the Bay Area’s transit future.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The surge in pay reflects a pair of converging trends.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Seasonal fuel blend changes, refinery outages, rising summer demand, and grid strain are converging on a system with no margin left.—
Suzette Valladares,
Oc Register,
15 Feb. 2026
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The bill would provide a temporary carve-out for companies building new multifamily housing or rehabilitating properties that would otherwise be uninhabitable.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Opponents of Village Farms worry about building so many homes on a flood plain, especially one so close to an unlined landfill that could be leaking toxic chemicals.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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But Tuesday night’s attempt was abysmal, with Canada only mustering four shots on goal in the first period and just 20 by the end of the night.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The government in Caracas wants Venezuelans out and about, though the streets are quiet, apart from a few militia members mustering with their motorcycles.—
Mary Triny Mena,
CNN Money,
5 Jan. 2026
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The account went viral, amassing a massive following of people drawn to Ellie’s golden glow.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Feb. 2026
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Three days after the drone incident, Russia hosted the Zapad (West) military exercises in Belarus, amassing thousands of troops at the Polish border for defense simulations.—
Elizabeth Flock,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Assembling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assembling. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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