1
as in to gather
to come together into one body or place
the graduates were told to assemble in the cafeteria an hour before the ceremony
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as in to build
to form by putting together parts or materials
it took a lot more time to assemble the model train set than the box said it would
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as in to summon
to bring together in assembly by or as if by command
we assembled the club members to decide who would be traveling with whom on the trip
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as in to collect
to bring together in one body or place
assembled an assortment of fancy desserts for the reception
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Recent Examples of assemble
Inspired by Soap Box Derby races, they were engineered simply so families could assemble them at home for kids to learn to sail.
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Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
Timothy Nelson, 43, of Oak Creek, stood among the television cameras assembled across the road from the church with a large American flag.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
For the best results, let the beef mixture and mashed potatoes sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before assembling and baking.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
Gingrich called on members to assemble in the well of the House of Representatives in an executive session.
—Time, 1 July 2025
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Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
Timothy Nelson, 43, of Oak Creek, stood among the television cameras assembled across the road from the church with a large American flag.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
For the best results, let the beef mixture and mashed potatoes sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before assembling and baking.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
Gingrich called on members to assemble in the well of the House of Representatives in an executive session.
—Time, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assemble
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In New York, Tyler, the Creator gathered with a group of young artists for a raw, roundtable discussion about the highs and lows of life in the creative lane.—
Bryanna Symone,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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The ring itself is sleek, lightweight, and powered by internal sensors that seamlessly gather data from your finger throughout the day and night.—
Annita Katee,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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Calder nodded to Red Aspen, a Boise cosmetics startup that built a new headquarters on Overland Road in 2022, and JST Manufacturing, a semiconductor equipment manufacturer, which in 2021 consolidated three sites into one near the corner of Franklin and Eagle roads on Meridian’s eastern border.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
14 July 2025
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Some tattoo artists feel like a machine doesn't belong in an industry built on human connection and trust.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Invoking Pettis Norman’s name might summon recollections of Jimmie Lee Kirkpatrick, who transferred from Second Ward High School to Myers Park to break the city’s color line and whose football prowess later led to the desegregation of the Shrine Bowl.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Justin summoned them back to talk more, keeping up the bit as the girls solemnly advised him not to get so upset.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Gifting pieces from her collection to museums and cultural institutions has become paramount to Goff, whose shopping turned into collecting, then preservation.—
Andrea Bossi,
Essence,
8 July 2025
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At the same time, the US has collected $81.5 billion in tariff revenue through June, according to the US Customs and Border Protection, only serving to bolster Trump’s position, officials say.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
8 July 2025
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German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius was traveling to Washington on Monday to meet with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.—
ILLIA NOVIKOV,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Choose a protein powder that will meet your specific needs.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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For instance, reforms to Virginia’s Building Code lowered the cost of constructing a new home by over $24,000.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Available in 17 colors and in sizes up to a men’s 16, these flip-flops are constructed with squishy yoga mat footbeds that provide arch support and prevent foot fatigue while walking for long periods of time.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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Lian thought Wenyu might be scared, but Wenyu seemed preoccupied with the trivial things—tampons, rain—and Lian couldn’t muster up the nerve to ask.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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Government agents muster nearby before an immigration sting at Corso's Flower and Garden Center, Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in Castalia, Ohio.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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But the clip quickly went viral, amassing over 6.5 million views and thousands of comments.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The dinosaur tentpole has now amassed $62.8 million after 12 days on release.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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“Assemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assemble. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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