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as in gathers
to bring together in one body or place
both captains congregated their team members for some pregame strategizing
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as in meets
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 Synonyms for congregates
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On the last night, our small group gathers together for one final time.—
Tom Vanderbilt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026 -
In terms of the conference program there will be Innovation Talks focused on tech and AI in the TV drama biz, as well as the regular Lille Dialogues, the international summit organized every year within Series Mania Forum that gathers European policy makers and key industry leaders.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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February 19 – March 20 When compassion meets structure, your path steadies.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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The location – Britain’s only desert, where sparse natural life meets heavy industrial infrastructure – provides both the visual setting and a thematic undercurrent.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2026
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Victor assembles his Creature (Jacob Elordi) from the body parts of dead soldiers and executed criminals, but the monster fails to rise after electrocution — at first.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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Cactus League performance alone won’t be the deciding variable as San Francisco’s brass assembles the bench.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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New Mexico’s Gila Wilderness, where the Chihuahuan Desert converges with the Rocky Mountains, was the first to receive a formal wilderness designation in 1924.—
Clare E. Boerigter,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2026
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After hosting America's allies, Xi Jinping will host the American president, reinforcing China's narrative that global diplomacy still converges on Beijing.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Let’s talk about how our city government collects rent while failing to provide heat, clean air, or functioning plumbing, with more than 614,000 open work orders.—
Renee Collymore,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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As the device collects more data, Full Swing wants to integrate AI software that provides high-level insights to help players improve their game.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The city council convenes again at the end of the month.—
Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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This season should serve as a stepping stone for the Grizzlies, who will have 13 starters back when practice convenes in the fall.—
Rick Cantu,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Texas native collects coveted roles and franchise parts like Thanos amasses Infinity Stones or Tom Hanks stockpiles vintage typewriters.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Mar. 2026
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Anne’s trip to the countryside opens up the series both physically and thematically by acknowledging that Irish life and history exist outside Dublin and that while the Guinness family amasses power and plays at politics, others are living a much different existence.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Why the Calypso Deep Traps So Much Waste The trench’s geology explains why litter accumulates in such extraordinary concentrations.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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The potential for hazards like gusty winds and tornadoes is not as high, but flash flooding may occur as rain accumulates.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Congregates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congregates. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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