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a group of people acting together within a larger group a small party got together to protest the new chairman's decision

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of party
Noun
This recent attack highlights the need for travelers to be aware of spiking risks while partying abroad. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 26 June 2025 Considering Perry will be working hard in Australia while Bloom is partying it up at a wedding Perry would have probably loved to attend, that remains to be seen. Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 23 June 2025
Verb
Food waste after a party or outdoor snacking session can begin to rot and smell, which won’t be pleasant for you or your neighbors. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 July 2025 Many of the states are also parties to litigation filed earlier this year contesting layoffs at the federal agency and the White House's efforts to rollback diversity programming. July 14, CBS News, 14 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for party
Recent Examples of Synonyms for party
Noun
  • The event will begin the evening of Sept. 8 with an industry dinner and cocktail.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
  • These events have become more frequent in recent years with the proliferation of personal devices powered by lithium-ion batteries, such as laptops, tablets, cell phones, vape pens and portable chargers.
    Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • The irony of Rollins now leading a dominant faction with a young powerhouse in its ranks is not lost on many fans.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
  • Satisfying the old and new theme park factions is tricky, Atwood said.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 July 2025
Noun
  • However, the team did receive good news about outfielder Starting Marte.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025
  • Both teams have had comparable performances this season, each averaging 12.2 goals per game on offense.
    Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • Both acts had recently claimed a trio of successes, but now Rosé has pulled ahead and tied with another member of the same group.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • The Islamic Republic’s allied militant groups may be hobbled for now, but the regime continues to wield influence through Islamic centers, schools and universities, and mosques across Africa, Latin America, Europe, and Asia.
    Roya Boroumand, Time, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • General Catalyst led the latest round, with participants also including CoreWeave, Khosla Ventures, and Y Combinator. Moonvalley last week launched Marey, a video offering based on licensed IP and built in collaboration with subsidiary Asteria Film Co.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 July 2025
  • According to the organization’s annual report, the initiative expanded into new regions such as Turkey, and scaled to include more than 100,000 farmer participants in its Farm Program across India, Pakistan and Turkey.
    Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • Officials have increased the reward for information leading to the person who fatally shot a 21-year-old congressional intern in Washington, D.C., last month.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2025
  • Six other vacant roles have also since been eliminated, the person said.
    Sports Editor Follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
Verb
  • Milan’s Chukwueze revelled on this stage, exciting fans further with a number skilful runs on the ball.
    Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 1 June 2025
  • First up, while people are revelling following the verdict, the emotional intensity of reaction can be traced to a sense of loss.
    Callum Booth, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Your next outdoor bash or beachside hang deserves some attention to the cookware and coolers you’re bound up grilling with and using to stuff to the brim with ice and beverages.
    Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2025
  • This peppy one-day bash also includes lucha libre wrestling, live music, tequila, a 5K taco run and a costume contest.
    Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 7 July 2025

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“Party.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/party. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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