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as in gathered
to bring together in one body or place
both captains congregated their team members for some pregame strategizing
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as in converged
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 congregated
But Iranians knew better, and the Friday after Jîna’s death swarms of people, mostly women, congregated in front of Kasra Hospital, overflowing with rage about seeing another one of our young women disposed of by the security state with such casual cruelty.
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Fatemeh Jamalpour, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
After the top of the first inning, several Yankees batters congregated on the third base line with manager Aaron Boone and the umpires.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Under a kitchen prep table, 10 flies congregated.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Venezuelans washed car windows for tips at stoplights and congregated in the parking lots of Home Depot and other stores, looking for work.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The main suspect allegedly stole chemicals from his workplace to build a bomb, and also planned to drive his vehicle into the crowd congregated outside the stadium while armed with knives and machetes.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
Since 2019 Chicago chefs have congregated for an annual Campfire Jamboree.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
From early on Wednesday morning, crowds of protesters congregated outside the central London court.
—Niamh Kennedy, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025
But there would have undoubtedly been fewer swell parties in gorgeous settings where high-quality liquor and high-quality conversation flowed and high achievers in the Black community congregated.
—Joanne Kaufman, Air Mail, 16 Aug. 2025
Fatemeh Jamalpour, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
After the top of the first inning, several Yankees batters congregated on the third base line with manager Aaron Boone and the umpires.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Under a kitchen prep table, 10 flies congregated.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Venezuelans washed car windows for tips at stoplights and congregated in the parking lots of Home Depot and other stores, looking for work.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The main suspect allegedly stole chemicals from his workplace to build a bomb, and also planned to drive his vehicle into the crowd congregated outside the stadium while armed with knives and machetes.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
Since 2019 Chicago chefs have congregated for an annual Campfire Jamboree.
—Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
From early on Wednesday morning, crowds of protesters congregated outside the central London court.
—Niamh Kennedy, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025
But there would have undoubtedly been fewer swell parties in gorgeous settings where high-quality liquor and high-quality conversation flowed and high achievers in the Black community congregated.
—Joanne Kaufman, Air Mail, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congregated
Verb
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Young adults like all those who gathered to see Kirk on that sunny day.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Red Sox offense was so quiet that in the bottom of the second, a large flock of birds gathered in a sunlit patch of center field grass at the edge of the warning track and remained there undisturbed for several minutes.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Their tracer arcs converged on the approaching drones.—
Ken Harbaugh,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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Cars converged from all directions, carrying people from Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Erie, Toledo, and farther afield.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This fall table setting looks impressive but can be assembled in minutes.—
Savanna Bous,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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The physical structure of the stand was built off-site in the Midwest, shipped in three pieces and assembled on the vacant lot, Cole said.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 Sep. 2025
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As the Dodgers challenged the call, Melvin and assistant athletic trainer Ryo Watanabe met Smith near first base to assess Smith’s health.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Despite her controversial inclusion at the event, Melnikova’s performances were met with robust cheers from the Parisian crowd.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Andrew Granford collected a hat trick with an assist as Holliston (3-2-1) toppled Dedham 4-0 in Tri-Valley League play.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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Nathan, who exudes gentlemanly and diplomatic energy, is calm and collected throughout the fan meet.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, at a meeting Netanyahu convened late on Sunday with security chiefs, urged the prime minister to pursue a ceasefire deal, according to three Israeli officials, two of whom were in the meeting and one of whom was briefed on its details.—
Steven Scheer,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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The review comes out in 1983 just as The Witches nears publication and a lunch is convened with his ex-mistress, new girlfriend and his British book publisher and sales director at his American publisher, who push him to make an apology.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Other extinct branches of the tree of life included Hawaiian honeyeater birds of the family Mohoidae and the Dinornithormes order which grouped giant flightless birds such as New Zealand’s moas.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Half of the miscellaneous productions also blew their budgets though they aren't grouped under one franchise.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Enola Gay flew to Iwo Jima, 3-1/2 hours away, circled once and rendezvoused with the photo and gauge B-29s.—
David Perlmutt,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Congregated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congregated. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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