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gathering

[gath-er-ing] / ˈgæð ər ɪŋ /
NOUN
assemblage, accumulation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
association caucus collection conclave conference congregation convention crowd function group mass meeting party throng
STRONG
acquisition affair aggregate aggregation band body bunch clambake company concentration concourse congress convocation crush drove flock gain heap herd horde huddle junction knot levy meet muster parley pile rally roundup society stock stockpile swarm turnout union
WEAK
get-together social function
Antonyms
STRONGEST
division separation
STRONG
dispersal individual loss one scattering

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Other local media reports said the gathering took place after being advertised on TikTok.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Several attendees at the gathering said they previously knew little of Moore’s background and were unsure about whom they might support in a primary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Lawyers say they have been gathering evidence of issues at some hotels in the country.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Nexstar contends the deal would strengthen TV station economics, allowing stations to bolster their news gathering and expand the number of newscasts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

“Because there are whispers in the realms that the Shadow Queen is gathering her forces to wage war on Rio Luna once again. A jackalope prince can never be too careful in these matters.”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

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