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

Example Sentences

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Large gatherings are expected at the ABC's main offices in offices in Sydney and Melbourne, with participants to wear black.

From BBC

They’re transforming underused spaces such as ballrooms into gathering spots for young locals, in hopes of creating a trendy destination in their hometown to mingle or enjoy special amenities.

From The Wall Street Journal

State media amplify this support showing nightly gatherings of loyal supporters across Iran.

From BBC

The watchdog is currently gathering evidence on whether fuel providers are profiteering, and it will be some time before it comes to a conclusion.

From BBC

But most of the communal prayer events were canceled, with only one large gathering held in the Grand Mosalla mosque.

From Los Angeles Times

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