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as in conferences
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 congregations
a body of persons gathered for religious worship
the preacher addressed the assembly in somber tones
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as in meetings
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 assemblies
The round-table style of the gathering – pioneered during large-scale assemblies organized by Pope Francis – signals Leo’s plan to continue his predecessor’s approach of seeking a more welcoming church, with leaders listening closely to Catholics in the pews.
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Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
As a remedy, dealers inspected the affected vehicles and repaired the rear coil assemblies when needed, at no cost to owners.
—Apratim Sarkar, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025
The company notes that this approach could influence the design and manufacturing of large-vehicle frames in the future, offering a more integrated and efficient alternative to traditional multi-part assemblies.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2025
In engineering, this often means looking for cracks or voids in aircraft components, checking welds, or inspecting complex assemblies.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 4 Dec. 2025
The process will continue with other assemblies, all moving toward a submission to the city council and eventually a path to the ballot next summer.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 4 Dec. 2025
The disease was deeply contagious and caused horrific suffering to those afflicted, so public assemblies—like theater shows and bear-baiting fights—were frequently canceled to help slow the spread.
—Nathan Smith, Time, 26 Nov. 2025
The other $250 million going to Parma Metal Center near Cleveland, Ohio, is to make sheet metal stampings and assemblies.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 24 Nov. 2025
To remedy this recall, dealers will inspect and replace the rear combination light assemblies as necessary for free.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assemblies
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Those conferences will be represented in Thursday night’s first CFP semifinal between Miami and Mississippi in the Fiesta Bowl.—
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With both teams sitting outside the top of their respective conferences, the trade represents a gamble—one that could reshape the direction of each franchise long after this season.—
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Gregg held interim pastorates at several other Chicago-area congregations, including the Community Church of Wilmette, the South Church of Mount Prospect, the North Shore Baptist Church in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood and the United Church of Hyde Park.—
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Scripture over politics Within her diocese, one of three in the state, Perry said 75% of congregations grew in the past year.—
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Pay Attention supports meetings and conversations with real-time transcription and translation when enabled.—
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Instead, Republican staffers sullenly reported to messaging meetings to talk about immigration.—
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Non-Orientable Nkansa, 2017, one of his earliest large-scale installations, announced his dedication to monumental assemblages that fixate on negligence and crumbling edifices.—
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His artworks, which include paintings, sculptures, mixed-media assemblages, mosaics, photographs, and film, are full of mood and foreboding.—
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Artificial intelligence is transforming many spaces, including churches.—
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Many measles cases in the current South Carolina outbreak have resulted from exposures at local churches.—
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Extra Seating Saab recommends removing any extra seating, such as poufs, stools, or dining chairs that often get pulled in from kitchens, bedrooms, or offices, to accommodate holiday gatherings.—
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The edgy South of Market venue in San Francisco that showcases works from up-and-coming artists is also known as a cool place to host gatherings and celebrations, especially among the city arts crowd.—
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It’s designed with side-smoothing panels, separated cups, and wide, adjustable straps.—
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According to researchers, these losses vary widely due to differences in climate and system design, including module tilt angle, height, and layout, which determine how effectively snow sheds from panels.—
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“Assemblies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assemblies. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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