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as in to gather
to bring together in one body or place
both captains congregated their team members for some pregame strategizing
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as in to converge
to come together into one body or place
pilgrims have been congregating in the town's historic square for centuries
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Recent Examples of congregate
American expects the technology will help gate agents enforce an orderly boarding process and curb the crowds of people who congregate near the boarding area.
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Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
According to the Reuters, thousands of Syrians, in cars and on foot, have congregated at a main square in the capital city.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
The area's plentiful green space and small parks create ideal environments for the birds to congregate, and Massachusetts’ relatively small size allows the birds to migrate between rural and urban areas more quickly.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
The bats also congregate in cities and villages, but the awe-inspiring sight of their migration is dimmed by city lights, crowded cityscapes and the bustle of urban life.
—Melissa Locker, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Nov. 2024
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Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
According to the Reuters, thousands of Syrians, in cars and on foot, have congregated at a main square in the capital city.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
The area's plentiful green space and small parks create ideal environments for the birds to congregate, and Massachusetts’ relatively small size allows the birds to migrate between rural and urban areas more quickly.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
The bats also congregate in cities and villages, but the awe-inspiring sight of their migration is dimmed by city lights, crowded cityscapes and the bustle of urban life.
—Melissa Locker, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Nov. 2024
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So, this January 1st, gather your family and friends, find a First Day hike near you, and start the New Year on the right foot.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The team gathered a sampling of their favorite photo posts from the past year.Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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Defensive tackles Dalvin Tomlinson, who had five quarterback hits in the game, and Michael Hall Jr. converged on Mahomes, who was bent back awkwardly.Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Key factors influencing that decision were that inflation projections have converged toward 2% for six projections in a row; wage pressures have decreased; but that victory is not yet fully achieved over inflation.Jenni Reid, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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Go down this corridor, collect that item, go back to the wall that can only be destroyed by said item, explore a new corridor for the next item, etc.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
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Two years ago, U.S. intelligence officials issued a bulletin stating that the Chinese were collecting information about local officials.Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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In interviews, the two discussed their friendship, and the special included footage of them meeting for the first time in 2021.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The four finalists will have an opportunity to meet the national education community during a press conference Jan. 9 at the National Press Club in Washington, the release states.NWA Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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The character references Hughes assembled were glowing and, crucially, Slot also had the self-belief to embrace the challenge of following in Klopp’s footsteps.James Pearce, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
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The camper components ship as a flat pack and assemble together without the need for tools or adhesives.New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Dec. 2024
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The summit was convened by Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, and was also attended by Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.Caitlin McFall, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships convened in the UK earlier this year for the 11th iteration of the annual event.Brad Japhe, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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From his football career to his business ventures, here's everything to know about how Aaron Rodgers amassed his worth.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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The clip has delighted social media users, amassing more than 725,000 likes and 6 million views.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Particularly juicy is de Wolfe’s guest book for Villa Trianon, lined with signatures from the artists and society set who rendezvoused at her Versailles refuge.Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
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The Crew Dragon now has about a 28-hour ride to rendezvous with the ISS and join the nine people already on the station.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Sep. 2024
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“Congregate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congregate. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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