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as in to collect
to bring together in one body or place
he gathered the leftovers from the table and gave them to the dog let's gather the students and have them line up on the playground before going in from recess
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as in to harvest
to catch or collect (a crop or natural resource) for human use
late summer is when we gather the tomatoes and begin canning them for the winter
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as in to converge
to come together into one body or place
a crowd gathered around the street musician ask the faculty to gather in the lounge for the meeting
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as in to derive
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information
I gather that, since you are back so early, she didn't want to see you?
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as in to accumulate
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
the newspapers that had been allowed to gather on the front doorstep told thieves that the family was away on vacation
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as in to gain
to gradually increase in
the movement gathered force as election day neared
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Recent Examples of gather
Crowds gathered around St Peter's Square react as white smoke rises from the chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel today.
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Katie Primm, NBC news, 9 May 2025
On Thursday night Bonta gathered with Democratic attorneys general from New Jersey, Illinois and Minnesota at a town hall event in Westchester County, NY, hosted by New York attorney general Letitia James, also a key cog in the legal fight against many of the White House’s actions.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
What To Know The heads of American intelligence agencies were directed to gather more information about Greenland's independence movement and attitudes to the U.S. extracting resources there, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing unnamed people familiar with the effort.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
In a video posted online, Jakes is seen pausing during his hour-long sermon, before shaking suddenly as other church members gathered around him, according to USA TODAY's previous reporting.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
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Katie Primm, NBC news, 9 May 2025
On Thursday night Bonta gathered with Democratic attorneys general from New Jersey, Illinois and Minnesota at a town hall event in Westchester County, NY, hosted by New York attorney general Letitia James, also a key cog in the legal fight against many of the White House’s actions.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
What To Know The heads of American intelligence agencies were directed to gather more information about Greenland's independence movement and attitudes to the U.S. extracting resources there, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing unnamed people familiar with the effort.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
In a video posted online, Jakes is seen pausing during his hour-long sermon, before shaking suddenly as other church members gathered around him, according to USA TODAY's previous reporting.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gather
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Airlines are collecting billions of dollars annually from seat assignment fees.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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As many as 80% of soil samples collected downwind of the Eaton fire had lead levels above the state health standards for residential properties.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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When storms arrived at the end of August, the choice of when to harvest turned critical.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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If high levels of toxins are detected in a sample, the area from which it was harvested is closed until conditions become safe.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
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In Episode 11, the shifting timelines finally converge as the night of the gala comes into clear focus.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
2 May 2025
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The College of Cardinals — including 108 Cardinals appointed by Francis and 10 Americans — are set to converge on May 7 for the election process.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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In 2022, the new Labor government committed to net-zero targets and immediately began the work of driving carbon emissions down in a country which derives a significant portion of its wealth from extracting fossil fuels.—
Hilary Whiteman and Angus Watson,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Eli Lilly began mass-producing insulin derived from cows and pigs.—
Discover Magazine,
Discover Magazine,
3 May 2025
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Evidence is also accumulating that the microplastic bits now found everywhere in our environment – from Antarctica to the Amazon – are invading our bodies and have been implicated in everything from heart disease to infertility.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Over time, lint and debris accumulate in the hose, blocking airflow and, worse, becoming a fire hazard, so cleaning the vent out regularly is essential.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2025
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This helps both individuals gain perspective and prevents an emotional standoff from escalating.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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My campaign to get Emmy voters to remember how good Black Doves was has gained crucial traction!—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
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As Beyoncé summoned better angels and called for a removal of ancestors’ misdeeds, the face of the Statue of Liberty looked on, its mouth covered with a bandana.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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Shoeless Joe was also summoned from the corn fields and brought back to ballot life by the commissioner’s ruling this week.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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My daughter's charcoal box was assembled by mixed media artist Nikoli Shaver and included a graphite starter kit, a small pack of media-appropriate paper, an eraser, charcoal pencils, and more.—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
17 May 2025
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After the wild third act in Final Destination Bloodlines, the credits begin to roll with a view of the newspaper clippings that Stefanie assembled.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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“Gather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gather. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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