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as in assembly
a body of people come together in one place
an assemblage of onlookers at the construction site
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as in accumulation
a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered over a period of time
tried to sort through the assemblage of ripped wrapping paper and boxes for the missing toy
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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
an assemblage of brass candlesticks on the table
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as in collection
an organized group of objects acquired and maintained for study, exhibition, or personal pleasure
donated his assemblage of 18th-century miniature paintings to the museum
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Recent Examples of assemblage
The result, inevitably, is a Rube Goldberg assemblage of equipment from many different OEMs.
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Chris Turlica, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Davis throughout the ’80s continued to work in forms including assemblage and collage.
—News Desk, Artforum, 6 Feb. 2025
The Inside Llewyn Davis star plays Victor Frankenstein, the arrogant scientist who successfully creates life out of an assemblage of deceased body parts.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Ahead of the airport assemblage, Newsom met with firefighters from CAL FIRE and the Pasadena Fire Department.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 24 Jan. 2025
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Chris Turlica, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Davis throughout the ’80s continued to work in forms including assemblage and collage.
—News Desk, Artforum, 6 Feb. 2025
The Inside Llewyn Davis star plays Victor Frankenstein, the arrogant scientist who successfully creates life out of an assemblage of deceased body parts.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Ahead of the airport assemblage, Newsom met with firefighters from CAL FIRE and the Pasadena Fire Department.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assemblage
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The result showed some diminished support for Ukraine, because previous assembly votes saw more than 140 nations condemn Russia’s aggression, demand an immediate withdrawal, and reversal of its annexation of four Ukrainian regions.—
Edith M. Lederer,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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Some car components cross the border multiple times before final assembly.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
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Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2025
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This accumulation of people represents the future of the NFL, from coaches to executives to agents and even fashion moguls.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Today the two eateries are still going strong, and in friendly competition among a cluster of pizza joints.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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In January, standing before a cluster of television cameras on the steps of the state Capitol, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp promoted his experiment in Medicaid reform as a showcase for fellow conservatives seeking to overhaul safety net benefits around the country.—
Margaret Coker,
ProPublica,
19 Feb. 2025
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The property also has an impressive art collection, which includes large-scale site-specific works by English artist David Tremlett.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2025
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Keep scrolling to discover more rugs from the celebrity collection, including machine washable and indoor/outdoor area rugs, up to 77 percent off.—
Kelsey Fredricks,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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After the conference sessions, guests can also unwind at live entertainment events and happy hours.—
John Hall,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The tech world billionaire quickly went to work pressuring federal employees to leave, doing joint interviews with Trump and appearing at a right-wing Christian conference last week waving a chainsaw.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Whisk together buttermilk and egg in a small bowl or glass measuring cup; add buttermilk mixture and melted butter to flour mixture and whisky gently just until combined (some lumps will remain).—
Amanda Holstein,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2025
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Watch out for slippery roads: The initial half-hour of rain is when roads are slickest due to a mixture of rain, grime, and oil.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Note that the aioli requires the most preparation of any component in this recipe, so start by making a batch before embarking on the rest.—
Sylvie Bigar,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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In advance of its spring premiere, Peacock has released a fresh batch of first look photos, along with news on the stars bound for the series’ next act.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
25 Feb. 2025
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Adams delivered the heated remark while speaking at an event at Brooklyn’s Rehoboth Cathedral — a gathering billed as a rally for his reelection in June’s Democratic mayoral primary — and he was introduced by a handful of clergy members who sang his praises.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2025
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Marocco initially demurred, an official said, before finally acknowledging the gathering.—
Brett Murphy,
ProPublica,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Assemblage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assemblage. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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