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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
Production is now set to begin at the former Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant, less than two years after GM announced the massive $2.2 billion investment to fully renovate the facility to build a variety of all-electric trucks and SUVs.
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Michael Wayland, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
Sign up What next? IAM leaders said workers will return to Pacific Northwest assembly plants as soon as Wednesday and no later than Nov. 12, though it was expected to take weeks for production to hit pre-strike levels.
—Peter Weber, theweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Buyers can choose two to four of these adjustable-height assemblies and can even add a lower set of crossbars to the same risers for three levels of storage, as shown in the top photo.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Tangent Republicans control both the State assembly and Senate in Wisconsin, and the governor’s office is held by Democrat Tony Evers.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Michael Wayland, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
Sign up What next? IAM leaders said workers will return to Pacific Northwest assembly plants as soon as Wednesday and no later than Nov. 12, though it was expected to take weeks for production to hit pre-strike levels.
—Peter Weber, theweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Buyers can choose two to four of these adjustable-height assemblies and can even add a lower set of crossbars to the same risers for three levels of storage, as shown in the top photo.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Tangent Republicans control both the State assembly and Senate in Wisconsin, and the governor’s office is held by Democrat Tony Evers.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assembly
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The small assemblage of buildings which makeup its skyline blend together, nearly the same color as the almost-tan hills which cradle the community.Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Other works in her assemblage include a large-scale painting by F.N. Souza, an installation by Subodh Gupta, and a sculpture by Bharti Kher.Shreejaya Nair, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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What is the Gateway Church? Gateway Church was founded in 2000 and is now one of the largest congregations in the nation, with an attendance of over 25,000.Jenna Sundel, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Some Ethiopian children continue to attend the Lutheran afterschool program, and the congregation has joined several others in helping hundreds of newcomers with everything from meals to furniture to winter clothing.Giovanna Dell'orto, Twin Cities, 31 Oct. 2024
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Senior advisors may also be involved in budget oversight, compliance reporting and representing the department in high-level meetings and communications.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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The precursor to the Constitution and replaced by that document, the Articles of Confederation created the framework of a federal government while preserving the sovereignty of the states. 1920: The first meeting of the Assembly of the League of Nations took place in Geneva, Switzerland.Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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There’s almost no doubt the Pioneers will hear their names on Monday as one of 26 at-large bids in the 48-team field with quality wins over top programs and a narrow conference title-game loss.Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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The Spartans opened up with two passing touchdowns for a 14-0 lead to immediately put the Mountain West conference leaders on edge.Andrew Hartley, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Driving south from Bakersville into Asheville, nearly every church, grocery store, gas station, firehouse, and strip mall parking lot had been converted to some sort of supply distribution point or relief hub.Jess Craig, Vox, 17 Nov. 2024
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Is your church or nonprofit holding a holiday cookie sale in 2024?Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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Celebration turned into tragedy According to Talley, people were gathered in the parking lot for the school’s annual block party, which marks the final large gathering of homecoming weekend.Marquise Francis, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Champagne Toast 3-Wick Candle This fruity candle smells like a sparkling spritzer—perfect for setting the mood for a festive gathering.Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
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Cecilia Rene and Regina Morris have graced our panel virtually and are returning for the full, in-person experience.Tiara Allen, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Sonic tuning options: Digital upsampling; 5x selectable digital filters; input-assignable analog EQ. Color display: 4.3in 800 x 480 IPS panel.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Since the ’80s, Tom Loeser and Wendy Maruyama, pioneering figures of the postwar American Studio Craft movement, have created furniture that challenges the conventions of woodworking and uses color with both precision and a sense of irreverence.Morgan Meier, Curbed, 12 Nov. 2024
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Taylor was slated to take the stage as part of the convention's Day 1 kickoff, but scheduling delays appear to have led to his performance being scrapped.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Assembly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assembly. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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