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as in conferences
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 congregations
a body of persons gathered for religious worship
the preacher addressed the assembly in somber tones
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as in meetings
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 assemblies
The flexible stack can be laminated under existing display or interface assemblies, allowing integration without major redesigns or complex component integration.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
The assemblies aren’t the end of the nomination process — indeed, some of the highest-profile names in Democratic politics are foregoing it.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
The company makes sheet metal parts and assemblies for industries including medical, aerospace, defense, communications and technology.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
The lower deck carries the trucks (the metal axle assemblies that hold the wheels) and the upper deck is where the rider stands.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 22, New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2026
The presentations are conducted during school assemblies built around the power of personal storytelling.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Regional assemblies for Scotland and Wales are one result.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Lai was also previously sentenced to prison over his role in unauthorized assemblies during the 2019 protests, as well as an unauthorized vigil in 2020 for victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
Del Mar Union School District students at Sycamore Ridge, Ocean Air and Carmel Del Mar School recently participated in hands-on and delicious Farmers Market assemblies hosted by the district’s Child Nutrition Services Department in partnership with Food 4 Thought, LLC.
—Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
The assemblies aren’t the end of the nomination process — indeed, some of the highest-profile names in Democratic politics are foregoing it.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
The company makes sheet metal parts and assemblies for industries including medical, aerospace, defense, communications and technology.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
The lower deck carries the trucks (the metal axle assemblies that hold the wheels) and the upper deck is where the rider stands.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 22, New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2026
The presentations are conducted during school assemblies built around the power of personal storytelling.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
Regional assemblies for Scotland and Wales are one result.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Lai was also previously sentenced to prison over his role in unauthorized assemblies during the 2019 protests, as well as an unauthorized vigil in 2020 for victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown.
—Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026
Del Mar Union School District students at Sycamore Ridge, Ocean Air and Carmel Del Mar School recently participated in hands-on and delicious Farmers Market assemblies hosted by the district’s Child Nutrition Services Department in partnership with Food 4 Thought, LLC.
—Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assemblies
Noun
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There are annual conferences, key networking events that function as temporary epicenters.—
Bill Gurley,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The 1926 auditorium, designed by Chicago architects Benjamin Marshall and Charles Fox (whose resumes also include the Drake and Blackstone Hotels), once housed surgical conferences.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Maundy Thursday services were held at First Presbyterian Church of Elgin and Good Friday with the African American Christian Ministers Alliance, a group of Black pastors and their congregations in the area, and their counterparts from the Aurora-area at Second Baptist in Elgin.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Growing congregations have an incentive to publicize their numbers, which declining ones lack.—
Luis Parrales,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The teams split two previous meetings, so the winner Monday wins the tiebreaker if the teams finish tie.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Curtis Reigh, one of nine Republicans running for county commissioner, also cited the lack of public comment at board meetings as a reason for increased interest among candidates, including younger contenders.—
Rhiannon Evans,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Though many were faded and dusty, the assemblages nevertheless crackled with an almost urgent vibrancy, beckoning the viewer closer.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
30 Mar. 2026
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His artworks, which include paintings, sculptures, mixed-media assemblages, mosaics, photographs, and film, are full of mood and foreboding.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
31 Mar. 2025
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Along with their official duties, Rockingham said the group also had time to visit some of Rome’s significant sites, from a number of famous old churches to some of the remnants of ancient Rome, like the Colosseum.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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For these folks, churches are superfluous — at best.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Breakfast at Sophia works perfectly for multi-generational gatherings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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On Sunday, police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from entering the church, citing security concerns as Israel enforces a ban on gatherings in synagogues, churches and mosques during the ongoing war with Iran, which has brought missile strikes near holy sites.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In an adjacent room is a lounge space with emerald panels, oak bookshelves and velvet couches.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2026
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Once the countdown ends, users are shown detailed, text-heavy outlooks — including conditions, storm chances, wind speeds and temperatures — presented in bold gradient panels and block-style fonts.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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