congregating

verb

Definition of congregatingnext
present participle of congregate
1
as in collecting
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 gathering
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 Synonyms for congregating
  1. gathering
  2. assembling
  3. converging
  4. accumulating
  5. convening
Verb
  • As workers began preparing the site for a speedy demolition, people began gathering across the street of what was left of the church.
    Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In 2021, Bill told PEOPLE his Christmas plans usually include gathering him and Hillary visiting Chelsea’s family.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of gathering
Verb
  • Schwartz describes being purposeful in assembling his crew.
    Leila Jordan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In a bustling workshop in Bogotá, Colombia, James Downer is busy assembling e-bikes.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of assembling
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  • In these cases, converging first and then evolving later makes sense.
    George Bradt, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The room seemed to hum with the cacophony of love stories converging in one place.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of converging
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  • Wettest Rain accumulating in a half-inch or more has occurred twice since 1872, according to the National Weather Service.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Snow levels are expected to drop as the storm moves through, with the heaviest snow accumulating in the Sierra Nevada.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of accumulating
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  • With the House done for the year, the Senate won't be taking up any bills that originated in its chamber, since House lawmakers aren't convening to consider anything senators already passed.
    Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Electors were convening to cast their electoral votes Tuesday at state Capitols around the nation; not just in Michigan.
    Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of convening
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