come together

verb

came together; come together; coming together; comes together
1
: to join or meet
the place where two rivers come together
2
: to form a group
People from many different areas have come together to try to find a solution.
3
: to begin to work or proceed in the desired way
The project started slowly, but everything is finally starting to come together now.

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These desserts not only come together fast, but many use shortcuts like cake mix or instant pudding to help keep the stress levels low. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 Spa Rosewood is famous for its Asaya Spas, tranquil areas where body and mind come together. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026 Dianna Agron's lovely, doll-like up-do has a lot of moving parts but comes together cohesively for a playful, glamorous moment. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 2 July 2026 Seeing all of those different cultures and communities come together in one room was really rewarding. — Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for come together

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“Come together.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20together. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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