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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
After the assemblies, longtime Colorado Democratic strategist Mike Dino told CBS Colorado that DeGette's name recognition and congressional seniority were significant advantages in the race, but that her poor showing caught him off guard.
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Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The company began manufacturing ripcord assemblies in support of the defense effort.
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
The deployment focused on a plug-insertion process involving flexible wire assemblies moving along a conveyor.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
Because the conductive liquid itself is the moving element, there is no need for complex mechanical assemblies or rigid transmission systems.
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New Atlas,
12 June 2026
Leading up to the event, students participated in school assemblies focused on pollution, storm drains, marine ecosystems, and the impact litter has on ocean life.
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Daily News,
29 May 2026
The documents obtained by WIRED also show that fusion centers are currently keeping tabs on in-person assemblies.
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Daniel Boguslaw,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
Airbus has pointed to ongoing supply chain disruptions affecting its A350 production program, including aircraft interior components and fuselage assemblies from the former Spirit AeroSystems’ facility in North Carolina.
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Marisa Garcia,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
During Muharram’s mourning period, Shiʿis gather in assemblies to hear preachers offer sermons, relate the life of Ḥusayn, and recount the events of the Battle of Karbala.
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Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 May 2026
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The company began manufacturing ripcord assemblies in support of the defense effort.
—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
The deployment focused on a plug-insertion process involving flexible wire assemblies moving along a conveyor.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
Because the conductive liquid itself is the moving element, there is no need for complex mechanical assemblies or rigid transmission systems.
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New Atlas,
12 June 2026
Leading up to the event, students participated in school assemblies focused on pollution, storm drains, marine ecosystems, and the impact litter has on ocean life.
—
Daily News,
29 May 2026
The documents obtained by WIRED also show that fusion centers are currently keeping tabs on in-person assemblies.
—
Daniel Boguslaw,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2026
Airbus has pointed to ongoing supply chain disruptions affecting its A350 production program, including aircraft interior components and fuselage assemblies from the former Spirit AeroSystems’ facility in North Carolina.
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Marisa Garcia,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
During Muharram’s mourning period, Shiʿis gather in assemblies to hear preachers offer sermons, relate the life of Ḥusayn, and recount the events of the Battle of Karbala.
—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assemblies
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But for women suing the NCAA, universities and athletic conferences over past transgender-athlete policies, the ruling may prove to be an important turning point.
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Grants could be canceled due to political whims, and new layers of bureaucracy would inhibit basic scientific activities like publishing papers and attending conferences.
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Both congregations identify as non-denominational, evangelical Christian churches.
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Leaders of major churches failed to report abusers to police or their congregations, the report said.
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Another clutch offering is a workstation for getting computer work done in between meetings.
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Not only that, but government meetings are just clicks away on your cell phone or laptop, an advance that was hastened by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Who could forget the countless iterations of her squad, after all, the varied assemblages of laughing friends, mostly women, featuring in Swift’s Fourth of July carousels and birthday tributes and more through the years?
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Throughout his career, the multidisciplinary artist experimented with various mediums, ranging from painting and photography to assemblages, even employing digital technologies like the iPad.
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Hong Kong — A pastor who founded one of China’s most prominent underground churches has been released from prison and reunited with his family in the United States, his daughter told CNN.
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The Zion Church is among the largest churches that are unregistered with the Chinese authorities, defying restrictions from the officially atheist Communist Party requiring believers to worship only in registered congregations.
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Videos from these gatherings showing chanting crowds beneath concert lights, audience members crying, hugging strangers and dancing barefoot have racked up millions of views online.
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For years, the singer has marked the Fourth of July holiday with gatherings at her Rhode Island home, hosting friends and family for celebrations that became a hallmark of her summers.
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The replacement panels do not include some of detail in the earlier ones, such as a map of slave trade routes and a timeline on slavery.
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The Interior Department did not immediately respond to ABC News’ request when asked on Friday if the panels will be replaced by the July 4 holiday this weekend.
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