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as in collects
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 harvests
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 converges
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 derives
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 accumulates
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 gains
to gradually increase in
the movement gathered force as election day neared
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Recent Examples of gathers
The lesson learned is that when a 14-year-old trusts his instincts and gathers the confidence and courage to tell adults the truth, people will listen.
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
The state Department of Health committee gathers and analyzes data on mothers who lose their lives to pregnancy.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Bikes Whether they've been outgrown or upgraded, bikes are an item that often gathers dust in garages instead of being donated once they're no longer needed.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 3 May 2026
The fuel crisis and Persian Gulf tensions could drive up airfares and slow arrivals just as the season gathers pace.
—Darko Bandic, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Rain patters through and gathers in puddles as visitors explore in silence.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
The horse racing community gathers this week for the first Kentucky Derby without Lukas, though his presence lingers over everything around the biggest event in horse racing.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
The piece sits low to the ground and gathers organic and industrial materials without smoothing over the tension between them.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026
The fuel crisis and Persian Gulf tensions could drive up airfares and slow arrivals just as the season gathers pace.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
The state Department of Health committee gathers and analyzes data on mothers who lose their lives to pregnancy.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Bikes Whether they've been outgrown or upgraded, bikes are an item that often gathers dust in garages instead of being donated once they're no longer needed.
—Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 3 May 2026
The fuel crisis and Persian Gulf tensions could drive up airfares and slow arrivals just as the season gathers pace.
—Darko Bandic, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Rain patters through and gathers in puddles as visitors explore in silence.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
The horse racing community gathers this week for the first Kentucky Derby without Lukas, though his presence lingers over everything around the biggest event in horse racing.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
The piece sits low to the ground and gathers organic and industrial materials without smoothing over the tension between them.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 1 May 2026
The fuel crisis and Persian Gulf tensions could drive up airfares and slow arrivals just as the season gathers pace.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gathers
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These revenue streams are from the upfront license fee the company collects from customers who want access to its CPU architecture and designs.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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Solid Waste Management also collects a limited amount of branches as part of its Large Item Pickup service.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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While the House of Creed uses a proprietary process created by founder James Creed in the 1760s, Chanel still maintains and harvests all of its natural ingredients by hand to preserve their blossom integrity.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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And today the district, which is in charge of the lake’s restoration, regularly harvests thousands of pounds of gizzard shad, a bottom-feeding junk fish that stirs up and eats nutrients on the lake floor.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Landslides are common in the coastal mountains of Alaska where rapid uplift, caused by tectonic forces and long-term ice loss, converges with the erosive forces of precipitation and moving glaciers.—
Ezgi Karasözen,
The Conversation,
6 May 2026
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The research converges on this key factor being critical to effective leadership.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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The trail, which derives its name from the slaughterhouses that first existed in the 1600s, also served as the backdrop for Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar's 1982 movie, Laberinto de Pasiones.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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The rule against prior restraint derives from the English common law principle that liberty of the press is essential to a free state.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 Apr. 2026
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The trend has frustrated many dermatologists, who warn that the damage of frequent sunburns and tans accumulates over a lifetime, and those acquired early in life appear to play a disproportionate role in later risk of skin cancer.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Throughout the day, adenosine gradually accumulates as a byproduct of brain activity, increasing feelings of sleepiness by inhibiting wake-promoting regions such as the basal forebrain.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
5 May 2026
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By tracking the population, the conservancy builds a database of valuable insights into raptors and, in turn, gains a better understanding of the overall ecosystem.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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Blum noted that several billionaires have made high-profile departures from California as a state billionaire tax proposal gains steam.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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Trouble’s brewing once a magic flute that summons the powerful Great Water Dragon is stolen.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Elden Ring sets are looking very real in a way that summons an overpowering urge to replay a game that takes 400 hours to get through.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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Ryder delivers, unpacks, and assembles your items (excluding lighting) in the room of your choice.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2026
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Florida now awaits All-SEC small forward Thomas Haugh’s decision as coach Todd Golden assembles the 2026-27 roster.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Gathers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gathers. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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