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as in assembly
a body of people come together in one place
the President spoke before the gathering of student leaders
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as in meeting
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
attended a gathering for descendants of people who came to America on the Mayflower
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as in accumulation
a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time
a great gathering of dust under the bed
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as in brewing
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as in collecting
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 harvesting
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 converging
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 deriving
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 accumulating
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 gaining
to gradually increase in
the movement gathered force as election day neared
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as in summoning
to call into being through the use of one's inner resources or powers
gathered the strength to finish the marathon
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Recent Examples of gathering
David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
The senator emphasized that federal agents routinely provide security and enforcement services at major public gatherings and that their role extends beyond immigration enforcement.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 14 June 2026
The development reflects the growing demand for advanced unmanned aerial systems capable of delivering long-duration surveillance and intelligence-gathering capabilities.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026
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Noun
Over the years, the Khairas hosted fundraisers, school gatherings and civic events and fundraisers, often welcoming large groups into the expansive backyard.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
The senator emphasized that federal agents routinely provide security and enforcement services at major public gatherings and that their role extends beyond immigration enforcement.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 13 June 2026
Verb
Bringing the Scots back The Scottish celebrations have also gained attention online, with videos of fans singing and gathering around the city spreading widely on social media.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 14 June 2026
The development reflects the growing demand for advanced unmanned aerial systems capable of delivering long-duration surveillance and intelligence-gathering capabilities.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gathering
Noun
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The platform combines autonomous navigation with dexterous manipulation, enabling it to transport materials, interact with workers, and perform precision tasks in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, electronics assembly, and automotive production.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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The first machines will roll off the assembly floor in August.—
Derek James,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Harry has previously shared his desire to reconcile with his family, and the meeting triggered speculation the royal family’s rift might be abating.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The San Francisco Board of Supervisors will be discussing this act in next month's meeting.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Without that, faster shipping just means faster accumulation of code nobody has actually owned.—
Scott Breitenother,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Seeing the accumulation of other people’s innermost desires in the trees — and given that the wishes are uncovered — lends the work an openness and accessibility that can be therapeutic, Loyer said.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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But this bet will face its most serious test in the brewing Republican presidential primary.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Designing your kitchen is a challenging process that can lead to costly mistakes, inefficient layouts, trendy finishes that date quickly, and extra fixtures that end up collecting dust.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
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The investigation is 'ongoing' Both the FDA and CDC have classified their investigation as ongoing after collecting leftover formula in the affected states.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
15 June 2026
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Crooks then deploy myriad methods, including showing viewers scam ads and fake software updates, harvesting their data, or earning commissions by sending them to gambling or adult content sites.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Trim the Tops Remove the green foliage immediately after harvesting to help preserve the carrot’s moisture, flavor, and texture.—
Aviva Patz,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
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The leading silicon and system software companies are converging on practical edge platforms capable of running autonomous agents safely, predictably and at scale across homes, workplaces and industrial systems.—
Bill Curtis,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Next came figuring out how to adjust the entire travel itinerary to accommodate three generations of family members, all converging from different corners of the globe.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Adoring the outcome means deriving joy from seeing the success of others.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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But deriving a unified theory of volcanism will require a geologic Manhattan Project.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 May 2026
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“Gathering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gathering. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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