congregates

verb

Definition of congregatesnext
present tense third-person singular of congregate
1
as in gathers
to bring together in one body or place both captains congregated their team members for some pregame strategizing

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2
as in meets
to come together into one body or place pilgrims have been congregating in the town's historic square for centuries

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  1. gathers
  2. assembles
  3. accumulates
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  • At the end of the day, the team gathers at Guido’s, a restaurant and bar on the grounds.
    J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Hang two branches in an area where your family regularly gathers, such as a breakfast nook.
    Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
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  • In this Christmas caper, fifth-grader Andy (Winslow Fegley) assembles a group of talented youngsters to game Santa’s system and prove that naughty is in the eye of the beholder.
    Sezín Devi Koehler, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • In this system, an executive producer assembles a team of specialists—directors, actors, and crew members—for each project.
    David Nour, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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  • The significant amount of pollen which accumulates on the wolves’ muzzles — and the fact that some individuals were seen visiting up to 30 different blooms in a single foray — could mean the wolves help pollinate the plant by transporting pollen from flower to flower, according to Sillero.
    Alex Rodway, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Snow is possible in Phoenix, but snow that sticks and accumulates on the ground is rare.
    Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 30 Nov. 2024
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