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
But Apple has also faced challenges in its early experiments manufacturing in the country, most notably at a Wistron factory in Bengaluru assembling older model iPhones, which saw a labor riot in late 2020.
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Another phenomenon at play, though, is an adjustment in how teams are assembling themselves, especially given that three preseason top-3 squads since 2022 have ultimately fallen to unranked at some point in the season.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
There are a few ground rules to follow when assembling your bulb lasagna in order to get good results.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
Always keep your guests in mind when assembling your extravaganza.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
The panel illuminated the complex realities of assembling international co-productions, with producers describing structures ranging from two countries to as many as nine on a single film.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Sturgis started small at HBI, assembling furniture and fixing leaky faucets, while working 10-hour night shifts at a warehouse.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Doubrovinski and his team verified the role of actin by repeating the experiment using drugs that prevent the actin protein from assembling.
—Anna Demming, Quanta Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
After assembling in the morning, team members were seen standing on corners throughout the neighborhood, notably at sites where immigration agents have been reported before, including a Home Depot.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Another phenomenon at play, though, is an adjustment in how teams are assembling themselves, especially given that three preseason top-3 squads since 2022 have ultimately fallen to unranked at some point in the season.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
There are a few ground rules to follow when assembling your bulb lasagna in order to get good results.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
Always keep your guests in mind when assembling your extravaganza.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
The panel illuminated the complex realities of assembling international co-productions, with producers describing structures ranging from two countries to as many as nine on a single film.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Sturgis started small at HBI, assembling furniture and fixing leaky faucets, while working 10-hour night shifts at a warehouse.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Doubrovinski and his team verified the role of actin by repeating the experiment using drugs that prevent the actin protein from assembling.
—Anna Demming, Quanta Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
After assembling in the morning, team members were seen standing on corners throughout the neighborhood, notably at sites where immigration agents have been reported before, including a Home Depot.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assembling
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Following the revelation by his mother that Louis was avidly gathering conkers as a favorite autumn activity, the World Conker Championships extended an offer for the prince to become the event's honorary patron.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Initiative petitions must survive an expensive and time-consuming signature-gathering process to qualify for the statewide ballot.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
20 Oct. 2025
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Microsoft is constructing a solar power plant in Portage County to put 250-megawatts back into the grid.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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That estimate also doesn't include the cost of constructing a new facility in Houston to serve as the space shuttle's new home.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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This funds Saverino the naturalistic tonal shifts into her character’s feminist, middle-aged adult self, summoning memories and deductions about the lives of her grandmother and mother.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
14 Oct. 2025
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After getting five innings from starter George Kirby and then summoning their best leverage relievers, the Mariners went to Logan Gilbert, then another stud reliever, then Luis Castillo.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The group says it's already gathered more than 100,000 signatures and is still collecting more.—
Savannah Hawley-Bates,
NPR,
18 Oct. 2025
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Hackman was not only a collector but an artist himself, and his approach to collecting mirrors the care, aesthetic sensibility, and discipline evident in his own artistic practice.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Several forces are converging to create an opening for change.—
John Wihbey,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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To the average consumer, converging with the world’s most prominent marketplace may not seem dire, but its anticompetitive practices can be especially brutal on these sellers.—
Mara Weinraub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
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The company argues that building reliable AI agents—systems that can reason, act, and use tools on behalf of users—is still far too difficult.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Based in Amsterdam and led by Frank Hoeve, Baldr is building a reputation for fostering innovative filmmakers and forging co-productions that bridge documentary and fiction.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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Creativity was sorely lacking last season, with the side mustering the lowest xG of any side to avoid relegation, but now an attacking midfield trident of Grealish, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Iliman Ndiaye brims with promise and guile.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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In Week 1 at Green Bay, the Lions didn't score a touchdown until the game's final minute en route to mustering just 13 points while losing 27-13.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 Sep. 2025
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After amassing a worldwide box office of more than $631 million, the super family returned to the big screen 14 years later in The Incredibles 2.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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But, again, the hard-to-predict Panthers pounced on Fields and Taylor, amassing six sacks on 13 drives.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Assembling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assembling. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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