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
In fact, pretty much everything, from stocking up on cute baby clothes to assembling nursery furniture, feels both ways at the same time.
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Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 13 Mar. 2025
The facility, historically used for assembling Volkswagen, Porsche and Skoda models, faces an uncertain future amid declining demand and restructuring efforts within Germany's auto industry.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
As lockdowns quickly spread across the country, the cast and crew are not only quarantined in their hotel but also isolated in their rooms, banned from assembling and even from entering the corridors.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2025
Leaders are recognizing this opportunity, and assembling relocation programs that make the moves a little easier, and integrate new residents into the community.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Look for specific character traits when assembling your founding team.
—Tom Dunlop, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
When constructing an intricate, multi-leg Same Game Parlay, ardent bettors may spend hours assembling the wager.
—Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Once you’re finished assembling the cabinet, you're left with an empty wooden shelf.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2025
The time period overlapped with when federal agents said Sergio was assembling the second team of men to kill Tatiana.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 13 Mar. 2025
The facility, historically used for assembling Volkswagen, Porsche and Skoda models, faces an uncertain future amid declining demand and restructuring efforts within Germany's auto industry.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
As lockdowns quickly spread across the country, the cast and crew are not only quarantined in their hotel but also isolated in their rooms, banned from assembling and even from entering the corridors.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2025
Leaders are recognizing this opportunity, and assembling relocation programs that make the moves a little easier, and integrate new residents into the community.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Look for specific character traits when assembling your founding team.
—Tom Dunlop, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
When constructing an intricate, multi-leg Same Game Parlay, ardent bettors may spend hours assembling the wager.
—Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Once you’re finished assembling the cabinet, you're left with an empty wooden shelf.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2025
The time period overlapped with when federal agents said Sergio was assembling the second team of men to kill Tatiana.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assembling
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Now that Easter is approaching and the family will be gathering together, the woman is concerned about once again putting her elder daughter in an uncomfortable position of being excluded.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Others see mass transferring as a boon to the information-gathering business.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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In the latest version of the Files by Google app, summoning Gemini while looking at a PDF gives you the option to ask about the file, writes Android Police.—
Wes Davis,
The Verge,
21 Dec. 2024
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By the 1980s, when more modern methods of summoning help had supplanted its usefulness, the tower remained as a beacon for bored teenagers.—
Jessica Garrison,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Dec. 2024
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Their collision at the Austrian GP, an inevitable result of their converging performance, was disappointing.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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In short, these converging trends point toward a future where connectivity is not just pervasive but also secure, efficient and environmentally conscious.—
Max Silber,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Jio is building a multibillion-dollar ecosystem in India.—
Alex Lazarow,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Knicks outscored the Raptors 40-24 in the second quarter and 31-18 in the third, building a commanding 29-point lead heading into the final period.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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There are genuine questions of fairness about altering the schedule in favour of Champions League teams — particularly in England where there are four sides competing for three top positions — but actively making things harder is something that should be moved away from.—
Jessy Parker Humphreys,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Homan said Monday that sanctuary policies in Boston and Massachusetts were making communities less safe, because of the disconnect between local and federal agencies.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Once your fluid volume is restored, fluid treatment is stopped to avoid accumulating excessive fluid.—
Sayaka Blickenderfer, PhD,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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Be cautious of ice accumulating on power lines or tree branches, which can lead to snapping and falling hazards.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
13 Mar. 2025
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Adkins continued convening her own camps until 1933 and later offered them from 1939 to 1949.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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Washington — The Senate is convening as the 119th Congress gets underway on Friday, as a dozen new senators join the ranks of the Capitol's upper chamber.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2025
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What’s more, some Chinese command centers appear to have live video feeds of various platforms under their purview, potentially limiting the autonomy of more junior officers and creating a sense that their every move is under the microscope.—
Sam Bresnick,
Foreign Affairs,
31 Dec. 2024
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His retirement saw the end of an era, creating a vacuum in a sport closely tethered to his name and achievements.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Assembling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assembling. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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