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as in meeting
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
promised to meet friends for lunch after that morning's get-together for sales reps
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2
as in event
a social gathering
was invited to a neighborhood get-together in the neighbors' backyard
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get together
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as in gather
to come together into one body or place
We all have busy schedules, but we try to get together at least once a month.
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as in collect
to bring together in one body or place
They got together enough signatures for the petition.
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Recent Examples of get-together
Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
Regular team events or informal get-togethers can motivate this youngest generation.
—Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Hosting summer get-togethers or holiday meals becomes effortless in the formal dining room with fireplace, while the living room, sunroom, and cozy library nook provide welcoming spaces for unwinding after a day on the beach.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 15 May 2025
Austin doesn't even seem to register his witless neighbor's lack of social skills until Craig punches his lights out—supposedly in fun—during a guys' night get-together.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 9 May 2025
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Noun
Let your inner florist shine at the next get-together.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
Regular team events or informal get-togethers can motivate this youngest generation.
—Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Hosting summer get-togethers or holiday meals becomes effortless in the formal dining room with fireplace, while the living room, sunroom, and cozy library nook provide welcoming spaces for unwinding after a day on the beach.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 15 May 2025
Austin doesn't even seem to register his witless neighbor's lack of social skills until Craig punches his lights out—supposedly in fun—during a guys' night get-together.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get-together
Noun
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Similar discussions are occurring in more than a dozen states, including Maryland, Illinois, California, New York, Minnesota and Colorado, according to interviews with organizers and recordings of the meetings.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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Set in the winter of 1591, the play unfolds across three clandestine meetings where the rival playwrights are forced into creative collaboration amid a climate of conspiracy and paranoia.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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Parades; live entertainment; food, drink and merchandise vendors; community resources; and family-friendly activities are central to all of these events.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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The Canadian Screen Awards recognize winners in 149 categories, which are handed out in a series of events over three days.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Some simple steps will improve food safety at your gatherings.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Events are often held at its stores, with brands or individuals welcome to use the retail space as a venue for cultural gatherings.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Cunha now has too much baggage and a fresh start is regarded as the best option for all parties.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Every other party in college sports wants help against these two bodies to have a decent shot at continuing to play, to win, and to remain employed.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2025
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Hadera and Pierce also attended the bash, as did boldfaced names like Guillaume Thevenin, Diamant Blazi, Sally, Paola Locatelli, Mateo Sinet and Netflix’s Albert Tello, among others.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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The concert — actually Nelson’s third recent visit to the Bowl after his 90th-birthday bash in 2023 — was part of the annual traveling Outlaw Music Festival, which will keep Nelson, now 92, and Dylan, who’ll turn 84 next week, on the road through mid-September.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2025
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Among players with at least 70 receptions last season, McMillan ranked No. 2 nationally in off-target reception percentage at 18.5, more than six points higher than the average in that category.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Test multiple bundle combinations to determine optimal reception and profitability.—
Joshua Bardell,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Get-together.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get-together. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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