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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
Individuals purchase the parts to assemble the gun, either piece by piece or in assembly kits.
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April Rubin, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
The diesel-engine workhorse was designed for flat-pack transportation to developing nations and relatively quick assembly on site before getting to work.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2024
Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge, and owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 13, 2025, the NHTSA said.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
Replacing these wiring harnesses with wireless systems could boost the amount of energy a battery pack can hold, and simplify assembly.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Dec. 2024
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April Rubin, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
The diesel-engine workhorse was designed for flat-pack transportation to developing nations and relatively quick assembly on site before getting to work.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2024
Dealers will replace the exterior touchpad switch assemblies, free of charge, and owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 13, 2025, the NHTSA said.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
Replacing these wiring harnesses with wireless systems could boost the amount of energy a battery pack can hold, and simplify assembly.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for assembly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assembly
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The research team stumbled upon the assemblage of 50 cave pearls while conducting investigations in the Joweizeh spring tunnel in the Jerusalem Hills.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The last holder of that title was the fossil assemblage of a Tyrannosaurus rex named Stan.Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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About 200 families representing more than 50 local congregations enroll their children at the school.David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
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This partnership is made convenient by differing worship schedules; the Adventist congregation gathers on Saturdays and the First Reformed on Sundays.Mark Kellar, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Make your meetings tight and focused instead of sprawling and vague.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The report included explosive nuggets such as that Johnson has used video-game ratings to evaluate players, has his teenage sons involved in team meetings and that the Johnson family has openly trashed Gang Green players.Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Favourite quote Maresca might have been new to the press conference experience as a manager in his own right, but there were some particularly interesting quotes.Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Simon reflected insightfully on the conference in his LinkedIn recap post.Andrew DeAngelo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Old North Illuminated operates the church as a historic site.Landon Mion, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
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The performance happened in Brooklyn, in a converted church with a high balcony and ever higher windows reaching toward the pointed roof.Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2024
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That could be in your local school district, local government, community gathering places or cultural celebrations.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Public health restrictions on gatherings prompted the church to consolidate each congregation's separate services.Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Netflix’s Kate Townsend led a team of industry professionals in forming the judging panel to select the final teams.Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
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The five-judge panel first ruled that the ex-husband of Gisèle Pelicot was guilty of aggravated rapes and all other charges against him.Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
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This culture of experimentation not only fosters originality but also empowers teams to challenge conventions and explore new solutions with confidence. Enable diverse thinking Finally, making use of diverse perspectives is essential for sparking fresh ideas.Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Cubs plan to invite Sosa to the team’s annual fan convention Jan. 17-19 in Chicago.Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Assembly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assembly. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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