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as in assemblies
a body of people come together in one place
the President spoke before the gathering of student leaders
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as in meetings
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 accumulations
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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Recent Examples of gatherings
And the gatherings staged at the branches around the county are wide-ranging — from veterans meetings at the Chickasaw branch and a chess club in Winter Garden to acrylic painting in Eatonville and family board games Saturdays at the southeast branch, north of the airport.
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Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Their parents, Maury and Christine Paden, first opened Massés as a billiards hall and sports bar in 1994, turning it into the go-to place for nachos, wings, family- and late-night gatherings and viewing parties for all kinds of sports.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
The job of these gatherings is to mitigate the economic damage.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Restaurants, concerts and even small gatherings started to revolve around screens.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Earth Day is on April 22 and neighborhoods throughout San Diego County will hold festivals, celebrations, cleanups and community gatherings to raise awareness about ways to take care of the planet.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
When the weather cooperates, there are plenty of outdoor spaces ranging from landscaped gardens to mountain-view terraces for quiet moments or lively gatherings with friends and family.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
Cleaning your patio umbrella keeps your outdoor space looking fresh and inviting for spring and summer gatherings.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Together, the site is intended to serve as a cultural hub, offering educational programs, research opportunities and spaces for gatherings that connect Bridgeport’s history to present-day challenges in housing, equity, and sustainability.
—Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Their parents, Maury and Christine Paden, first opened Massés as a billiards hall and sports bar in 1994, turning it into the go-to place for nachos, wings, family- and late-night gatherings and viewing parties for all kinds of sports.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
The job of these gatherings is to mitigate the economic damage.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Restaurants, concerts and even small gatherings started to revolve around screens.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Earth Day is on April 22 and neighborhoods throughout San Diego County will hold festivals, celebrations, cleanups and community gatherings to raise awareness about ways to take care of the planet.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
When the weather cooperates, there are plenty of outdoor spaces ranging from landscaped gardens to mountain-view terraces for quiet moments or lively gatherings with friends and family.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
Cleaning your patio umbrella keeps your outdoor space looking fresh and inviting for spring and summer gatherings.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Together, the site is intended to serve as a cultural hub, offering educational programs, research opportunities and spaces for gatherings that connect Bridgeport’s history to present-day challenges in housing, equity, and sustainability.
—Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gatherings
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The flexible stack can be laminated under existing display or interface assemblies, allowing integration without major redesigns or complex component integration.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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The assemblies aren’t the end of the nomination process — indeed, some of the highest-profile names in Democratic politics are foregoing it.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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The parks report was launched, in part, by what Fisher and a UC Irvine public health expert, Jason Douglas, heard during meetings with people who live near the parks in South Los Angeles.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2026
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Children are welcome at the Adult Learners Club’s meetings and provided with games and movies to entertain them while their parents get down to business.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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Minor snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches down to 4000 feet.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Big Island and Kauai have the most potential to see these higher rainfall accumulations, but depending on how the storm evolves, the heaviest rainbands could hit any island.—
Dakota Smith,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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That is by far the most among conferences, largely because the Big Ten swept the national championships — Michigan won the men’s and UCLA the women’s — and had Illinois advance to the men’s Final Four.—
Eric Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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When not writing, May frequently lectures on the politics and policies of mass incarceration for university classes, academic conferences, and online events.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
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Cities and counties already expect higher debris collections each February and March, as live oaks lining city streets dump leaves and pollen ahead of spring.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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The resolution Alarmed by the cancellation, the thousands of dollars in bills and the threat of collections over 5 cents, Hill researched insurance law and fought back.—
Elisabeth Rosenthal,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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That leads to longer build times as those complicated parts are sewn together with assemblages of other, smaller parts, before being shipped across the ocean, and eventually trucked to the final construction site.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
2 Apr. 2026
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Though many were faded and dusty, the assemblages nevertheless crackled with an almost urgent vibrancy, beckoning the viewer closer.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On a computer, Krause pulled up a chromatography analysis, which separates mixtures into individual components.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Gallons of fermenting fruit rinds for the vibrant aguas frescas chill near the array of drying chilies and madre tallow mixtures, but the tight confines mean some sacrifices.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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The center assists congregations through three strategies designed to boost rural synagogues.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Today, churches such as Center City’s Arch Street United Methodist Church and North Philly’s Church of the Advocate, along with other congregations, uphold this tradition while a multicultural community across the city continues that fight.—
Menika Dirkson,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Gatherings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gatherings. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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