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as in assemblage
a body of people come together in one place
the usual assembly of early morning commuters waiting at the train station
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2
as in congregation
a body of persons gathered for religious worship
the preacher addressed the assembly in somber tones
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as in meeting
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
attendance at the awards assembly is mandatory
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Recent Examples of assembly
An assembly location for the aircraft is slated to be announced soon.
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Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Keegan Hoelscher was at an assembly in the auditorium of East High School two years ago when a fellow student shot and injured two deans, a tragic incident that reignited a debate about school safety in Denver and led to big changes, including the reintroduction of school police.
—Melanie Asmar, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2025
In the short-term, the tariff could spike car prices, with manufacturers increasing costs to bring in parts for assembly.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 27 Mar. 2025
In either case, assembly is easy: Just stack the processor on top of your base and snap a single locking lever to hold it all in place.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
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Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Keegan Hoelscher was at an assembly in the auditorium of East High School two years ago when a fellow student shot and injured two deans, a tragic incident that reignited a debate about school safety in Denver and led to big changes, including the reintroduction of school police.
—Melanie Asmar, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2025
In the short-term, the tariff could spike car prices, with manufacturers increasing costs to bring in parts for assembly.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 27 Mar. 2025
In either case, assembly is easy: Just stack the processor on top of your base and snap a single locking lever to hold it all in place.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assembly
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The result is an assemblage of sorts where blue-footed boobies, coral reefs and even bat guano play a leading role, illustrating the ways nonhuman actors and their attendant ecologies have survived human predation.—
Elizabeth Rush,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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What made sense for Scholl was assemblage, putting everyday items together to create something new.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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The video was shared with claims that the congregation was locked in the church as $40,000 was demanded in offerings.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Above all, Whitewater Bay was defined by its vast congregations of birds.—
Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Mar. 2025
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An Arkansas House of Representatives committee voted down on Wednesday a bill that would define a public meeting as when more than two members of a state or local governing board meet.—
Josh Snyder,
Arkansas Online,
10 Apr. 2025
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Vrabel then asked players to resist pulling sweatshirt hoodies over their heads during meetings.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Traditionally, the southern sports world orbits around football but the 2024-25 season saw the SEC take over the mantle of best basketball conference in the nation.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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Trump has endorsed the Senate's plan, which means House Republicans are likely to put aside any opposition and approve it, but the conference may require some reassurance.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article Just in the first few months of 2025, Robert Boo’s Pride Center discovered four people in Broward County who had HIV through its free testing at churches, festivals, pharmacies and nightclubs.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Apr. 2025
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Community Relations Service employees have quietly intervened with church leaders, community leaders, relatives of victims of violence and city administrators to ward off unrest, lawsuits or boycotts.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2025
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Known for its exclusivity and high production value, Desert Nights continues to evolve as a sophisticated gathering on one of the world’s most famous estates.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The star offensive tackle confirmed the news, initially reported by NFL insider Ian Rapoport, at an intimate gathering Saturday night in Miami.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2025
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Lucky Duck also shows up — in person this time — to quack at the panel and give them a late-in-the-game incentive to do better.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Garland shared the duo’s resolute ethic while appearing at a Los Angeles panel alongside Mendoza (and D’Pharoah Woon-A-Tai, who portrays Mendoza with a convincing stoicism that arose from his inquiries into the concerted memories of the SEAL’s battle mates).—
Fred Schruers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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Photo of the day: Cute at CinemaCon The biggest names in Hollywood are unveiling their buzzy new movies at CinemaCon 2025, the Las Vegas convention for theater owners.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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At CinemaCon, the annual convention for movie theater owners in Las Vegas, studio executives Courtenay Valenti and Sue Kroll shared a few details about the latest entry in the franchise.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Assembly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assembly. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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