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as in assemblage
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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as in congregation
a body of persons gathered for religious worship
the preacher addressed the assembly in somber tones
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as in meeting
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 assembly
Boeing acquired 780 acres of land in Everett, Washington, just north of Seattle, and erected an assembly complex that included the largest building in the world by volume—at a cost of $200 million ($2 billion in today’s dollars)—to house up to eight 747s under construction.
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Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Those signatures were not verified because Marx earned ballot access through an assembly vote.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
Nevertheless, few gave Lopez a chance in her assembly race.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The current assembly has completed its term, and elections are scheduled for next month.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
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Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Those signatures were not verified because Marx earned ballot access through an assembly vote.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
Nevertheless, few gave Lopez a chance in her assembly race.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The current assembly has completed its term, and elections are scheduled for next month.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assembly
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Throughout his career, the multidisciplinary artist experimented with various mediums, ranging from painting and photography to assemblages, even employing digital technologies like the iPad.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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Surrounding sculptures, assemblages and brightly colored forms make the space feel part sanctuary, part dreamscape.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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This Sunday, eight local congregations will join together to celebrate Pride with a special ecumenical service at New England Congregational Church in Aurora before the annual Pride Parade in the city’s downtown.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Spending on religious construction rose 17 percent last year as congregations grapple with the changing role of faith institutions.—
Michelle Boorstein,
Washington Post,
11 June 2026
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Evidence shows planned meeting Prosecutors say cell phone geolocation and call records showed Campbell left his home in Anson and drove about 30 minutes to an Abilene hotel to meet the minors.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The meeting also marks another milestone for Bad Bunny, who won the Grammy for album of the year in early February, days before headlining the Super Bowl LX halftime show.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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The video was obviously not received well, and officials at Texas Tech were enduring a tremendous amount of backlash from opposing conference leaders from across the Big 12.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Williams, who remains in custody at the Placer County Jail, is scheduled to return to court July 9 for a trial confirming conference.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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The husband and wife's community service began with a step of faith among fellow church members.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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There are two dogs, for example, in Bartholomeus van Bassen’s painting of an imagined church interior with the tomb of William the Silent (pictured above, 1620).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The scenes echoed earlier playoff celebrations, including a massive watch-party gathering of roughly 7,000 people in Bryant Park during Game 2 that turned violent and destructive, according to a law enforcement official.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Unvaccinated people who may have been exposed are urged to quarantine, avoid large gatherings and watch for fever, cough, rash or red eyes for up to three weeks.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Visitors can observe the Wall of Names where their names are engraved on 40 large marble panels, look out over the field where their remains lie to this day and listen to the Tower of Voices, a one-of-a-kind wind chime structure that honors those 40 voices through sound.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Think light wood floors, grey walls, marble bathrooms, and control panel features that offer both style and functionality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Speakers left pauses for imaginary conversational partners to respond, as if observing real turn-taking conventions.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Over 90 years ago there was a worldwide convention of astronomers.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2026
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“Assembly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assembly. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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