as in assembled
to bring together in one body or place
she bulked up her hair with one hand as she reached for the shears with the other
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Putting it all together My e-tourer arrived mostly assembled – though the handlebar, pedals, saddle, front light, display and quick-release front wheel needed installing, along with the front fender, plus some tightening up here and there had to be done.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
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The measure allows qualifying taxpayers to deduct interest on loans for vehicles assembled in the United States, provided the loans were initiated after December 31, 2024, and before January 1, 2029.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Jen went into Dedication Night with a special boost, courtesy of husband Zac Affleck, who collected stories from fans and friends of how Jen has inspired them and decorated her trailer with them ahead of her performance.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Crime scene investigators collected evidence and canvassed the area for witnesses and any available surveillance video.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
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In downtown Madison, around 15,000 people gathered for the rally, according to Madison police.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Thousands gathered at the Arizona Capitol with signs, flags and bullhorns.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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While three of the four answers in the answer key rounded up hundreds, the top-right one only rounded up to 10s.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Not loving America is not doing anything while good people are rounded up in the streets of America, and children are zip-tied.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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Late afternoon is an alternative time for cutting flowers, as plants have accumulated energy during the day, aiding in longer-lasting freshness.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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The bill would also allow newly married couples to combine accumulated Save Our Homes benefits.—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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With overdose-specific loss, those feelings are often more complicated and grouped with the stigma of losing someone to substance.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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Despite being grouped together with the villains who slashed their way through the ’80s (and, to a lesser extent, the ’90s), Freddy has always been unique.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
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Since taking over as Wisconsin's head coach before the program's bowl game in 2022, Fickell has amassed a 15-18 overall record.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Victoria Paris, who has amassed 2 million TikTok followers, has openly shared her strategy of posting 10-plus videos daily to boost her visibility and grow her audience.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Bulked (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulked%20%28up%29. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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