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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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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
Angi is currently offering free delivery and assembly on all of the patio sets listed below for a limited time.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2025
But assembly isn’t Newave’s only convenient feature.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 May 2025
When they are released, these reports will now reportedly exclude information on issues such as government efforts to deny freedom of movement and peaceful assembly, failures to retain or provide due process for political prisoners, and the harassment of human rights organizations.
—Time, 21 May 2025
The study ranks 100 vehicles judged through the same five criteria it’s used since the 2020 edition: assembly location, parts content, engine origin, transmission origin and U.S. manufacturing workforce.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 16 May 2025
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2025
But assembly isn’t Newave’s only convenient feature.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 May 2025
When they are released, these reports will now reportedly exclude information on issues such as government efforts to deny freedom of movement and peaceful assembly, failures to retain or provide due process for political prisoners, and the harassment of human rights organizations.
—Time, 21 May 2025
The study ranks 100 vehicles judged through the same five criteria it’s used since the 2020 edition: assembly location, parts content, engine origin, transmission origin and U.S. manufacturing workforce.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assembly
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Similar to a Pinot Gris/Sauvignon Blanc assemblage—light, rounded, fresh with slight lime flavors on a sparky finish.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Brainard’s practice as a visual artist was extremely varied, and included drawings and comics, collage and assemblages, and more traditional oil paintings.—
David S. Wallace,
The New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2025
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United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ties to Christ Church as a member of a Tennessee congregation affiliated with the church.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
21 May 2025
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The mayor sat down in front of the large South Side congregation for a discussion with the church’s pastor, Dr. Byron Brazier.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Similar discussions are occurring in more than a dozen states, including Maryland, Illinois, California, New York, Minnesota and Colorado, according to interviews with organizers and recordings of the meetings.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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Whether or not the speaker received matching funds was a key question heading into Friday’s board meeting.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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The annual conference is the industry’s most prominent venue to show off its new products.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
23 May 2025
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The series now shifts to Sunrise for Games 3 and 4, with Florida in a position to sweep the Hurricanes in the conference final for the second time in three years.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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In 1860, members of Smith's immediate family and others who had rejected Young's leadership sought to reorganize the church Smith had led.—
Frank E. Lockwood,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2025
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However, the meeting hardly quelled tensions between the two churches.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
23 May 2025
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Some simple steps will improve food safety at your gatherings.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Events are often held at its stores, with brands or individuals welcome to use the retail space as a venue for cultural gatherings.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The three judges on the panel, which ruled that the tariffs went beyond the president's power, included one who was appointed by Trump during his first term—Judge Timothy Reif.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Last year, before the election, what word came up on every panel?—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Outdated conventions needed to be cleared away, Strindberg said.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
22 May 2025
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For example, at the BRS conventions the U.S. was excluded from participating in the discussion on the exemption to decide whether to ban UV-328, the chemical used in airplane manufacturing, despite the potential ban’s implications for American manufacturers.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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“Assembly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assembly. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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