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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
Lai had already been convicted separately on a number of lesser charges including fraud and unlawful assembly.
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Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Malaysia already plays a significant role in chip assembly and testing but wants to move further upstream into areas such as design.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
In February 2023, Stellantis idled the assembly plant near Rockford and laid off its last 1,200 workers after halting production of the Cherokee amid dwindling sales.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Roughly two hours later, officers were seen descending on the scene with police declaring an unlawful assembly over a loudspeaker and ordering the crowd to disperse.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Malaysia already plays a significant role in chip assembly and testing but wants to move further upstream into areas such as design.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
In February 2023, Stellantis idled the assembly plant near Rockford and laid off its last 1,200 workers after halting production of the Cherokee amid dwindling sales.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Roughly two hours later, officers were seen descending on the scene with police declaring an unlawful assembly over a loudspeaker and ordering the crowd to disperse.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assembly
Noun
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Out of that assemblage, the Braves could form a capable quintet if all were to go according to plan.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Somehow, this unlikely assemblage of personalities transformed a roster of scruffy underdogs into the Team of the ’80s.—
Daniel Brown,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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During the 8th to 10th centuries, this practice fell by the wayside and the penitential season of Lent started being marked with ashes placed on the heads of the entire congregation.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
13 Feb. 2026
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The queen consort joined the congregation for the service, recognizing the work of the Guild in curating public worship at St Bride’s and in the continued ministry to journalism.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Most people at the meeting, held over Microsoft Teams, expressed excitement at the potential for conservation in an area stretching from Will Rogers State Beach to Torrance, plus 200 yards inland.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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The commission voted to remove Commissioner Treva Hadden for missing more than three meetings in the past 12 months without providing a reason.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
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Or perhaps whether there will be a conference about the various provisions that differ in the two pieces of legislation, and a final bill crafted between the two chambers.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Hornets fell to 25-29, which sits them 10th in the conference.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The 84-year-old—the mother of the Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie—has been missing since February 1, when her failure to attend church services triggered a wide-ranging and, as the days have worn on, ever more desperate search.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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Sather encouraged attendees to dress for the weather, as the church plans to lead a candlelit walk through the New Hope neighborhood after honoring the victims of ICE.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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While Americans searched for spaces for deeper community in that span, CultureCon – which now dubs itself the world's largest meetup of creatives – sprouted from a gathering of 21 people in Ellis' apartment to an annual gathering place for 12,000 attendees.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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It’s envisioned as a regional draw capable of hosting youth hockey, skating events, tournaments and other large indoor gatherings.—
Kendrick Calfee
February 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2026
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Kennedy previously removed members of the federal government’s vaccine advisory panel and appointed new members, and moved to cancel $500 million in mRNA vaccine contracts.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Sitting commissioners of the housing authority make recommendations to fill vacancies on the panel, subject to the approval of the city's Board of Directors, which has a window of time following the decision to confirm or reject an individual.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Fortunately, my family stuck with Orlando, tourism, and the broader hospitality ecosystem — theme parks, airports, hotels, conventions and corporate meetings.—
Paul S. Mears III,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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Easy transport for conventiongoers The tunnel system is already a hit with many visitors, especially during conventions like the annual Consumer Electronics Show in January.—
Jessica Hill,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Assembly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assembly. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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