piece (together)

verb

Definition of piece (together)next
1
as in to construct

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2
as in to figure out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for piece (together)
  1. construct
  2. figure out
  3. compound
  4. work out
  5. build
  6. assemble
  7. iron out
  8. author
Verb
  • In addition to candidates, Sunnyvale voters also cast ballots on whether to allow the city to issue general obligation bonds of up to $290 million to construct a new public library.
    Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Question 3: Part two of the city’s bond series included an ask to issue $170 million of debt to construct and renovate parks, build a new recreational facility and aquatic center, and renovate the i.d.e.a. Museum, among other projects.
    Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of construct
Verb
  • The big surprise Luks wanted to pull off was figuring out when and where to update the classics.
    Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2024
  • The platforms, which bear sole responsibility for enforcement, have one year to figure out how to implement the age limit, which is the highest set by any country.
    Peter Guo, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of figure out
Verb
  • Now, the looming threat of an even longer legal slog has compounded that confusion.
    Samantha Delouya, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Additionally, geopolitical and corporate motivations can compound these risks.
    Anisha Sircar, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of compound
Verb
  • Kurzel deliberately worked out the schedule so the two actors could be kept apart until that confrontation, bringing an extra charge to the moment as their characters size each other up.
    Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
  • The timing worked out perfectly: for more than six months leading up until then, Bear had been trying to get gigs scoring projects but had been striking out.
    Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of work out
Verb
  • Used in conjunction with items like an ultrasonic ranging module, joystick, and tilt switch, makers can build more complex mechanisms.
    Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
  • As Halloween draws near, excitement builds for children eager to trick-or-treat.
    Sarah Darby, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of build
Verb
  • Security leaders should assemble an organizational structure that clearly delineates accountability, fosters teamwork and instills a sense of personal ownership among team members.
    Chaim Mazal, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • However, crews assembled shoring towers this week to stabilize the bridge.
    Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of assemble
Verb
  • Details for those presentations have yet to be ironed out.
    Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The Antioch Police Department is working on a service agreement that will iron out details on getting outside help.
    Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of iron out
Verb
  • Handler has authored six New York Times best-selling books, five of which have reached No. 1 on the list.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 18 Nov. 2024
  • At the time, Jimenez, Arenas and District 6 Councilmember Dev Davis authored a memo advocating for an appointment, citing low voter turnout and a potential price tag between $7.6 million and $11.4 million for the two districts.
    Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of author
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