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as in to gather
to bring together in one body or place
both captains congregated their team members for some pregame strategizing
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as in to converge
to come together into one body or place
pilgrims have been congregating in the town's historic square for centuries
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Recent Examples of congregate
On the road, opposing teams’ supporters have congregated outside Miami’s team hotel, hoping to catch a glimpse of the Argentine superstar.
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Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Around Los Angeles, flower sellers who congregate outside Forest Lawn were missing, buses were running half empty, car washes were closed.
—Jim Newton, Mercury News, 27 June 2025
That political polarization is so stark that many Americans are now unlikely to have friendly social interactions, live nearby or congregate with people from opposing camps, according to one recent study.
—James L. Gibson, The Conversation, 26 June 2025
The First Baptist Church of Williamsburg officially established itself in 1776, although parishioners met before then in fields and under trees in defiance of laws that prevented African Americans from congregating.
—Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
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Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Around Los Angeles, flower sellers who congregate outside Forest Lawn were missing, buses were running half empty, car washes were closed.
—Jim Newton, Mercury News, 27 June 2025
That political polarization is so stark that many Americans are now unlikely to have friendly social interactions, live nearby or congregate with people from opposing camps, according to one recent study.
—James L. Gibson, The Conversation, 26 June 2025
The First Baptist Church of Williamsburg officially established itself in 1776, although parishioners met before then in fields and under trees in defiance of laws that prevented African Americans from congregating.
—Ben Finley, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for congregate
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In New York, Tyler, the Creator gathered with a group of young artists for a raw, roundtable discussion about the highs and lows of life in the creative lane.—
Bryanna Symone,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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The ring itself is sleek, lightweight, and powered by internal sensors that seamlessly gather data from your finger throughout the day and night.—
Annita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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That number is expected to surge this summer — as mass gatherings, major events, and global headlines all converge.—
Jessica Tisch,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
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Photograph Of The Year Winners Anti crepuscular rays at Cono de Arita in La Puna, Argentina create an atmospheric optical phenomenon that appears as beams of light converging towards a point opposite the sun in the sky.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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At the same time, the US has collected $81.5 billion in tariff revenue through June, according to the US Customs and Border Protection, only serving to bolster Trump’s position, officials say.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
8 July 2025
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It's been collecting signatures to trigger a recall against Baldenegro, who was appointed to the council last April.—
Shawn Raymundo,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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The project sits near Hialeah, where Florida’s Turnpike meets Interstate 75.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Deeper collaboration between military planners, drone manufacturers and battery developers to ensure new technologies meet operational needs.—
Siyu Huang,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Gingrich called on members to assemble in the well of the House of Representatives in an executive session.—
Time,
Time,
1 July 2025
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Each garment piece is dyed and washed with a tie-dye effect before being assembled, creating a one-of-a-kind look when combined with other pieces.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, whose district includes coastal communities impacted by the Palisades fire, convened a blue ribbon commission to provide recommendations on how to rebuild with challenges posed by climate change in mind.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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This Friday, the Uncharted Annual Summit of heavy hitters, power brokers and movers and shakers are convening on a private home in Southampton.—
Nancy Kane,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2025
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Iran was planning to produce dozens of long-range missiles a month, aiming to amass a stock of 8,000 missiles.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2025
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One theme that has emerged from the creation of AI language tools for this small language is the importance of quality over quantity in amassing data and developing models.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Two Chinese satellites have rendezvoused with one another more than 20,000 miles above the Earth in what analysts believe is the first high-altitude attempt at orbital refueling.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 2025
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Our trio rendezvoused on Max Patch in time for lunch, the bald rimmed perfectly by stratus clouds in every direction.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Outside Online,
20 June 2025
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“Congregate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congregate. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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