piece together
phrasal verb
pieced together; piecing together; pieces together
: to make (something) by bringing together various parts or pieces
She pieced the quilt together from scraps of old cloth.
: to bring together (various parts or pieces) to form one complete thing
The police had to piece together reports from several witnesses to get an accurate account of what happened.
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The Eagles tacked on three runs in the sixth, piecing together three hits, an error and squeeze play that scored a run.
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Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
Have the Oilers really put all the pieces together?
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 26 May 2025
Consider using a strong color story that transcends brands to tie the pieces together.
—Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Such an eventuality creates a conundrum: How will experts — and even ordinary Americans — piece together what occurred when those charged with setting aside the artifacts properly documenting history refuse to do so?
—Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
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Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
Have the Oilers really put all the pieces together?
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 26 May 2025
Consider using a strong color story that transcends brands to tie the pieces together.
—Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Such an eventuality creates a conundrum: How will experts — and even ordinary Americans — piece together what occurred when those charged with setting aside the artifacts properly documenting history refuse to do so?
—Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for piece together
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“Piece together.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piece%20together. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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