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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DJs take over late on Fridays and Saturdays, while Sundays belong to samba and feijoada meals, honoring the local tradition of gathering with loved ones on weekends to enjoy the black bean and meat stew.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
The HyLighter’s balance of range, cost, safety, and data-gathering capabilities could have broad applications, including environmental monitoring and urban planning.

— Edd Gent, IEEE Spectrum, 29 Oct. 2026

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While the Bruins are maintaining the same championship standards as last year, the group tasked with meeting them looks considerably different than last season.

— Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Qatar’s emir and Iran’s president are meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow today, while Israeli media reported that military leaders resisted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to strike Iran before today’s election.

— Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026

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Police tried to prevent other small groups of protesters from converging on government buildings, Nuñez's office said.

— SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Why Screening Is So Important Three forces are converging to push lobular breast cancer into sharper public focus.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026

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The two looks also mark a departure from the vintage-heavy wardrobe Roach has been assembling for Kardashian, which has included some archival pulls from Saint Laurent and Elizabeth Taylor-channelling Balenciaga.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
Because freedom of navigation was viewed as a fundamental principle of the global order, assembling large groups committed to upholding this pillar was intended to demonstrate international resolve and isolate the bad actor.

— Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2026

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