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congregate

[kong-gri-geyt, kong-gri-git, -geyt] / ˈkɒŋ grɪˌgeɪt, ˈkɒŋ grɪ gɪt, -ˌgeɪt /


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Crawlspace LA, which closed in February, similarly started as a space for dancers to congregate and experiment.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

In front of her, groups of figures congregate, the rough surfaces of their bodies—molded as if from the leftover clay that shaped Adam—testifying that they are decidedly of this world.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

Feathers float over lawns and white goo covers areas where the birds congregate.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

"The real experience comes when we can influence a community to congregate in a strange, dark space," Spielberg said.

From Barron's Mar. 14, 2026

Solitary confinement around the clock, with idleness during the day: Elam Lynds, before he hit on the congregate system, tried it back in 1821.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

Instead, this 21st Century fanbase congregates more politely on TikTok, Instagram and X, where the hashtag that brings fans, Liam memes, and Bonehead jokes together, is #oasistwt.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2024

The winter meetings have traditionally been where the MLB universe congregates for business.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 8, 2022

They form when water vapor congregates around specks of meteor dust floating in the mesosphere and freezes, forming ice crystals.

From Washington Post Jul. 2, 2022

In many parts of the deepest ocean, life congregates around seeps—vents in the sea floor where gasses leak out from Earth’s innards and fuel microbial growth, attracting communities of deep-sea invertebrates.

From Science Magazine Feb. 8, 2022

The day's last flock of gray birds congregates above the seedheads of spent wildflowers and launches across the yellow green into a slate-blue sky.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper

They slept between tables and chairs, where others congregated to watch news about the earthquake or wait in line for a warm meal.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

Police were initially called after a group of people congregated on Edgware Road on Thursday evening and blocked traffic.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

On a sunny weekend in early May, hundreds congregated at Raw Farm for its annual Camping With the Cows event.

From Salon Jun. 22, 2026

A bar was set up in the back for spectators to grab drinks—performers congregated there after their sets to chat with bookers and agents.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 30, 2026

Ghosts congregated thickly along Pennsy’s corridors, pulled along by the bright shining lives of the living.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland

So when he heard on social media that Germans were congregating in Times Square, Altmeks readily pulled on a jersey of his hero Rudi Voller -- plus a wig mimicking the famed striker's blond curls.

From Barron's Jun. 27, 2026

“There’s something about having that moment when you’re congregating with people that you don’t always get to see.”

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 17, 2025

"We have... extra police officers deployed in those areas where there are high numbers of Jewish persons living and congregating," he said.

From BBC Dec. 8, 2024

The baby-faced 21-year-old Alt is still getting teased by teammates about media members congregating at his locker.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2024

“You may leave us,” said the Hamadryad to the Brown Bear who, after bowing humbly, ran off with his cap in his hand to where all the other animals were congregating round Mary Poppins.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers




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