as in building
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 piecing
Without a clear presentation to Congress or a formal address to the nation, the administration's communication has been scattershot and intermittent, leaving Americans with the task of piecing it all together.
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Justin Fishel, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
According to his mother, Anthony at one point had been piecing things together and was volunteering in the community.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
As the pair confer with forensics and begin piecing things together, the detectives learn that the unit was once home to Oliver and his live-in girlfriend, Ciara.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
Researchers are currently piecing the story together, one experiment at a time, rather than proving out every step sequentially in the same set of organisms.
—Ivan Amato, Quanta Magazine, 22 Dec. 2025
The two men, by that time, began piecing a plan together and met with their wives about it.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 28 Nov. 2025
Now, Kolchenko and his team are piecing it back together.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 15 Nov. 2025
Bruck made her costume herself, sewing each vine on by hand and carefully piecing it together in the weeks leading up to the party, as her friends told WXYZ-TV Detroit.
—Kelsey Lentz, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The student veterans handled much of the physical labor involved in piecing the wall together and securing it to the ground.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 20 Oct. 2025
Justin Fishel, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
According to his mother, Anthony at one point had been piecing things together and was volunteering in the community.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
As the pair confer with forensics and begin piecing things together, the detectives learn that the unit was once home to Oliver and his live-in girlfriend, Ciara.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
Researchers are currently piecing the story together, one experiment at a time, rather than proving out every step sequentially in the same set of organisms.
—Ivan Amato, Quanta Magazine, 22 Dec. 2025
The two men, by that time, began piecing a plan together and met with their wives about it.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 28 Nov. 2025
Now, Kolchenko and his team are piecing it back together.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 15 Nov. 2025
Bruck made her costume herself, sewing each vine on by hand and carefully piecing it together in the weeks leading up to the party, as her friends told WXYZ-TV Detroit.
—Kelsey Lentz, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The student veterans handled much of the physical labor involved in piecing the wall together and securing it to the ground.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for piecing
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For centuries, Native American tribes lived in the area, growing crops and building earthlodges, a circular home of earth and wood that was the center of family life, housing multiple generations, according to the National Park Service.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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In the meantime, Archer decided to share his story publicly in hopes of building a community and raising awareness about the condition.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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For the mixed martial arts event, crews have spent the past three weeks constructing the Claw, a 92-foot-tall structure that will house the Octagon.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The first phase includes grading the site, building roadways around the property, constructing ball fields and relocating existing overhead power lines underground, the latter of which has already been completed in a contract with Idaho Power.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
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Weather also influences how much local governments will dig into tax revenues to shield us, including building stronger infrastructure to better direct the flow of stormwater, assembling emergency management teams and equipment, and organizing shelters.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Inside the box, everything is clearly labeled, which is important, as assembling the Snapmaker is a bit more involved than other closed-frame consumer models.—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
10 June 2026
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While the Qatari national team practiced at nearby PayPal Park Friday morning, Switzerland trained in San Diego early in the day before hopping on a plane and making the short flight to San Jose.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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The Fairmont draws a diverse crowd—from business travelers to couples celebrating anniversaries, to casual visitors—creating a lively but laid-back atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Following the death of legendary entertainer, journalist and humanitarian Will Rogers in 1935, the roadway was designated the Will Rogers Memorial Highway, creating a lasting connection between Santa Monica and Rogers’ hometown of Claremore, Oklahoma.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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“Piecing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piecing. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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