as in constructed
to form by putting together parts or materials
you might want to piece together a quilt from those odd patches of cloth
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Recent Examples of pieced
Seamless stitching and different coloration on the Creature’s body reflect how Victor has pieced it together from body parts found on the battlefield.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Jan. 2026
Law enforcement in four states pieced the details together, Foley said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
It had been related to her by adults who had pieced their guesses together into a form that could be told.
—Joan Silber, New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2025
Liese works in the German health sector, not construction, and soon pieced the puzzle together.
—Liz Neporent, ABC News, 11 Nov. 2025
The Dodgers’ bullpen pieced it together, requiring Vesia, Treinen, Banda and Sasaki to get the final 10 outs of the game.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The local health system, Bozeman Health, estimated Buttgereit would have to pay $50,560 out-of-pocket for the outpatient surgery to have her elbow pieced back together.
—Katheryn Houghton, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Volunteer linemen helped Parker place telephone poles and rig the floor joists, but from there, Parker pieced most of it together himself.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Godinez pieced Andrade up for three rounds.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Jan. 2026
Law enforcement in four states pieced the details together, Foley said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
It had been related to her by adults who had pieced their guesses together into a form that could be told.
—Joan Silber, New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2025
Liese works in the German health sector, not construction, and soon pieced the puzzle together.
—Liz Neporent, ABC News, 11 Nov. 2025
The Dodgers’ bullpen pieced it together, requiring Vesia, Treinen, Banda and Sasaki to get the final 10 outs of the game.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The local health system, Bozeman Health, estimated Buttgereit would have to pay $50,560 out-of-pocket for the outpatient surgery to have her elbow pieced back together.
—Katheryn Houghton, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Volunteer linemen helped Parker place telephone poles and rig the floor joists, but from there, Parker pieced most of it together himself.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Godinez pieced Andrade up for three rounds.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pieced
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The wide-leg pants in this matching set are high-waisted with an elastic drawstring waistband for comfort, and are constructed with two side pockets for storage.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Gothic architecture, on the other hand, focused on height and light; despite being constructed from heavy stone, Gothic cathedrals seem to defy the laws of gravity.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Architectural Digest,
9 Jan. 2026
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Today’s pairs are built for all conditions, designed to carry you through long days without blisters or fuss, while still looking effortless.—
Erica Paige,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Our country is built on immigrants.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Early prototypes shown at CES were assembled rapidly for demonstration, but Lumus says the underlying architecture avoids exotic materials.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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The incident, captured on video by multiple bystanders, occurred as a group of people allegedly assembled to block ICE officers who were conducting an immigration enforcement operation.—
Amy McCarthy,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Organizers made the decision after protesters repeatedly disrupted the recent Spanish Vuelta in the presence of Israel-Premier Tech.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Hornets made two interceptions, including one by Koa Akui, the team leader with five picks.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Pieced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pieced. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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