Thesaurus results for ASSEMBLY

assembly

noun

ə-ˈsem-blē

Definition of assembly

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 Decisions on matters such as war, citizenship, exile and capital punishment were made in the assemblies and courts, where citizens heard contending speeches and voted immediately afterwards. — Richard Yanowitch, Mercury News, 29 July 2026 The occupation lasted for more than a month, through punishing summer heat, monsoon downpours, restrictions on public assembly, transportation disruptions and a police crackdown on protesters attempting to march toward Parliament. — Penny Abeywardena, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Expertise developed in pharmaceutical automation is applied to precision assembly challenges. — Matt Emma, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Better yet, the tables come with Pottery Barn’s complimentary unpacking and assembly upon delivery. — Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for assembly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for assembly

Noun

There’s also a collage and a striking large assemblage by Louise Nevelson.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026
The building’s exterior is an unconventional assemblage of ten sculptural cones clad in stainless steel mesh, onyx, and glass, rising up to 280 feet into the sky.

— News Desk, Artforum, 29 July 2026

Definition of assemblage

Noun

The annual Christmas brunch was a potluck led by volunteers from the congregation and open to anyone in the community who might be looking for a place to be on Christmas, Neely said.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
In some Jewish congregations Pirkei Avot is recited and studied on the Sabbath, typically on Sabbaths from Passover until Shavuot, or in some Jewish communities until Rosh Hashanah.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026

Definition of congregation

Noun

Public areas—including the lobby, restaurants, and meeting spaces—are all wheelchair accessible.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
McDonald and others now want the DAR’s national leadership to call a special meeting in October for members to once again consider limits on the organization’s definition of a woman.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026

Definition of meeting

Noun

Our expert panel consisted of roughly three dozen coaches, general managers, personnel directors, scouts and front office staffers across the country, representing every conference.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 21 July 2026
If Congress is going to filter out new provisions to the Protect College Sports Act on a daily basis to take the temperature of the fans, why can't conferences discuss enforcing their own rules.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of conference

Noun

In June, a federal judge ruled against Katherine and Garry Leach, finding that federal courts could not weigh in on how churches spend their donations, citing First Amendment protections.

— Giles Hudson, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Originally famed for the company’s organs that swelled Detroit theaters and churches, the situation became perilous after Wurlitzer and the remaining tenants all left by 1982.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of church

Noun

Eury said the city’s downtown streetscape is beautiful and encourages walking and gathering.

— DJ Simmons July 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
For iced tea enthusiasts, the Tea Over Ice collection is designed to brew hot and then flash-chill over ice in the elegant Tea Over Ice Pitcher, perfect for enjoying yourself or serving to your guests at summer gatherings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026

Definition of gathering

Noun

Construction crews have pre-positioned supplies — including the steel bollard wall panels — but no actual wall-building has started in the area.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
In historically men’s spaces, like executive board rooms, sports broadcasting, and expert panels, people - that is, both men and women - don’t perceive or detect the absence of women.

— Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of panel

Noun

Cosplay isn’t only for the fans; superstars went incognito to create some of the convention’s best surprises.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 28 July 2026
Since the inclusion of major studios and companies, the popular convention’s roster of talent has only increased, becoming part of mainstream Hollywood events.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026