FORGATHERS Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

forgathers

verb

variants or foregathers

present tense third-person singular of forgather

as in converges

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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The model quickly converges to that point, where all players adopt the same strategy within a few rounds.

— Chris Lee, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
While the sample was a false positive, the FDA’s traceback investigation still converges on Taylor Farms lettuce as a suspect, and people should continue to obey the company’s voluntary recall, the FDA confirmed on X, formerly known as Twitter.

— Janelle Mella, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026

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Described as an ensemble piece — Election meets American Beauty — the film’s plot is being kept under wraps.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026
State what lights you up, then invite feedback, because collaboration works best when your adventurous spirit meets boundaries.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026

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For families This is a house that suits a family takeover—a multi-generational group, including young children, with the main event the evening meal, when everyone gathers around the long table, in front of a roaring fire.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
First, the software gathers raw diagnostic readings from the reactor, including temperature, density, and magnetic data.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026

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The plant assembles some of Ford's most profitable vehicles, including the F-Series Super Duty and Lincoln Navigator.

— Jamie L. LaReau, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2026
The Iberseries & Platino Industria confab in Madrid has launched the Euro-Atlantic Series Co-Pro Pitch Program, which assembles a cross-section of mainly European TV projects that seek to advance their development.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

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The Republican National Committee convenes its first-ever midterm election convention on Wednesday in Dallas.

— Patrice Onwuka, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2026
Governance should be clear on who receives information, performs initial triage, convenes a broader assessment, and retains responsibility for person-of-interest management.

— Control Risks, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

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