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as in assembled
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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2
as in harvested
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 converged
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 derived
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 accumulated
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 gained
to gradually increase in
the movement gathered force as election day neared
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Recent Examples of gathered
Young adults like all those who gathered to see Kirk on that sunny day.
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Rick Jervis, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
The Red Sox offense was so quiet that in the bottom of the second, a large flock of birds gathered in a sunlit patch of center field grass at the edge of the warning track and remained there undisturbed for several minutes.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, large crowds gathered for a counter-protest.
—Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Several dozen students gathered under half-staff flags — some crying quietly, others clutching flowers.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Wiersma and her multi-generational co-authors— banker Chantal Korteweg, veterinarian Lidewij Wiersma and management trainee Tessel van Willigen—had gathered for a stop on their book tour at Bibliothèque, a wine bar in SoHo in New York City.
—Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
About 50 students gathered for the outdoor event, featuring speeches and prayer.
—Matthew Cupelli, The Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
Nearby, a swath of people dressed mostly in red, white and blue gathered in a circle, many holding American flags, for a small, intimate ceremony remembering the life of Charlie Kirk.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
It is said the bees gathered at the cemetery, resting on the tent over the grave and on the floral displays, returning to their hives after the service concluded.
—Elizabeth Bass Parman, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Rick Jervis, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
The Red Sox offense was so quiet that in the bottom of the second, a large flock of birds gathered in a sunlit patch of center field grass at the edge of the warning track and remained there undisturbed for several minutes.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, large crowds gathered for a counter-protest.
—Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Several dozen students gathered under half-staff flags — some crying quietly, others clutching flowers.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Wiersma and her multi-generational co-authors— banker Chantal Korteweg, veterinarian Lidewij Wiersma and management trainee Tessel van Willigen—had gathered for a stop on their book tour at Bibliothèque, a wine bar in SoHo in New York City.
—Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
About 50 students gathered for the outdoor event, featuring speeches and prayer.
—Matthew Cupelli, The Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
Nearby, a swath of people dressed mostly in red, white and blue gathered in a circle, many holding American flags, for a small, intimate ceremony remembering the life of Charlie Kirk.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
It is said the bees gathered at the cemetery, resting on the tent over the grave and on the floral displays, returning to their hives after the service concluded.
—Elizabeth Bass Parman, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gathered
Verb
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This fall table setting looks impressive but can be assembled in minutes.—
Savanna Bous,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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The physical structure of the stand was built off-site in the Midwest, shipped in three pieces and assembled on the vacant lot, Cole said.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After the solution settles or is filtered, the aluminum minerals are harvested, forming a material known as alumina, and the rest of the materials form a solid waste known as red mud.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Sep. 2025
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It’s made from the sap of the coconut palm, which is harvested, sometimes lightly fermented and blended with sea salt and occasionally with vinegar or water.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Their tracer arcs converged on the approaching drones.—
Ken Harbaugh,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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Cars converged from all directions, carrying people from Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Erie, Toledo, and farther afield.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
12 Sep. 2025
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The process starts with stem cells derived from human adipose (fat) tissue that is ethically sourced from a research lab in Texas (the people donating the tissue are healthy, consenting adults getting liposuction).—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Default windows open at a size of 120 columns and 30 rows, up from the previous 80 columns and 24 rows (those numbers were derived from the display resolutions of 1970s-era computer terminals, so the change is quietly momentous).—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Last week, a video of Hasan Piker reacting to the sight of Charlie Kirk getting shot during a discussion at Utah Valley University on Wednesday quickly accumulated millions of views.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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Brunson won her first Emmy in 2022 for Outstanding Writing For a Comedy Series, and has accumulated 12 total nominations.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Baidu, whose Hong Kong shares have gained nearly 59% this year, reported a drop in second-quarter revenue last month as its core advertising business struggled and returns from AI investments remained limited.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Russia's offensive this summer had advanced at one of the fastest rates since late 2024 but, overall since November 2022, Moscow has gained less than 1 percent of additional Ukrainian territory.—
Brendan Cole
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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They’re periodically summoned for advice, including to review evidence and vote on whether the FDA should approve drugs, vaccines, and medical devices, often when FDA officials face a difficult decision.—
Arthur Allen,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ellen is about to go out for a ride when she’s summoned to the Great Hall.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Andrew Granford collected a hat trick with an assist as Holliston (3-2-1) toppled Dedham 4-0 in Tri-Valley League play.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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Nathan, who exudes gentlemanly and diplomatic energy, is calm and collected throughout the fan meet.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Gathered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gathered. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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