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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
In a conventional arrangement, the strut body is mounted to the chassis while the shaft connects to the wheel assembly.
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Utkarsh Sood
june 06, New Atlas, 6 June 2026
Drills are an essential DIY tool, and drill bits are a must-have for projects ranging from furniture assembly to full-on home improvements.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 5 June 2026
The easy assembly makes converting it back to a regular sofa a breeze.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
Subaru is recalling more than 60,000 vehicles due to issues with its moonroof assembly.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 4 June 2026
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Utkarsh Sood
june 06, New Atlas, 6 June 2026
Drills are an essential DIY tool, and drill bits are a must-have for projects ranging from furniture assembly to full-on home improvements.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 5 June 2026
The easy assembly makes converting it back to a regular sofa a breeze.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
Subaru is recalling more than 60,000 vehicles due to issues with its moonroof assembly.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assembly
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An assemblage of distinguished jurists, Ivy League professors, nonprofit leaders, journalists, and theologians sat around me in a half circle.—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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Shange’s rainbow assemblage manages to be confrontational and conciliatory through a confessional accumulation that collapses poetry, movement, and ritual into a single and ever-changing event.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 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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Weigman’s return makes the Cougars a dark horse contender in the conference.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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The keynote also brought a broad expansion of Apple Intelligence features across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, making AI the defining theme of Cook’s final developer conference.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 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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What began as a small custard shack on West Thomas Street grew into a gathering place where generations of locals have celebrated little victories, cooled off after long days, and made memories over a delicious dessert.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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To further expand the square footage, there are a variety of patio options—choose from a ground-floor terrace or an expansive roof deck, which would allow plenty of space for summer movie screenings, cookouts, and more warm-weather gatherings.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
6 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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The American Airlines Center in Dallas has been floated as a host for a special convention in September for the midterm election.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Now, it has been transformed into a haunted attraction that hosts history tours, paranormal investigations and conventions.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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“Assembly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assembly. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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