FORGATHERING Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

forgathering

verb

variants or foregathering

present participle of forgather

as in gathering

to come together into one body or place asked the townsfolk to forgather at the war monument for the Memorial Day ceremony

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In a news conference following the Fed's announcement, Chair Kevin Warsh emphasized that the economy has shown signs of gathering speed since the central bank decided to keep rates unchanged in late July.

— DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFFFROM WIRE REPORTS, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
On Wednesday, the NTSB and the FAA were at the accident site, gathering factual data.

— Brittney Ermon, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

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Three people submitted public comments opposing the resolution, according to Board of Supervisors meeting documents.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Burnam was previously removed from a Tarrant County Commissioners meeting on July 2, 2024.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026

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On why now, Shergill says the timing reflects several factors converging at once rather than a single trigger.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
Space technology, autonomy and robotics are converging around AI, sensors, edge compute, power systems and advanced manufacturing.

— John Gabriel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

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Op de Beeck seemed right at home plunked on one of his polyester Chesterfields, observing the artisans quietly assembling leather goods beyond the bamboo.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
Rural English estate Fresh off the release of his debut album, Plus, in 2012, Sheeran began assembling his primary residence, a sprawling compound near his hometown of Framlingham in Suffolk, England.

— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026

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