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as in event
a social gathering
we're all invited to the big party to celebrate the end of the year
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2
as in faction
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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as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
for parties of more than six people the restaurant automatically adds a 15% service charge to the bill
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as in participant
one who takes part in something
a party to the agreement
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as in person
a member of the human race
my grandfather's a determined old party, so don't underestimate him
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Recent Examples of party
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025
The supreme leader did not emerge from the war trusting the United States or the P5+1—the group of permanent UN Security Council countries party to the 2015 deal.
—Vipin Narang, Foreign Affairs, 5 Sep. 2025
Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 30 Sep. 2025
If the federal government were to shutdown, Republicans would get more of the blame than Democrats, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll, but a significant percentage would blame both parties equally.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Later in the day, make plans to party, socialize and enjoy the arts and the entertainment world.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025
The supreme leader did not emerge from the war trusting the United States or the P5+1—the group of permanent UN Security Council countries party to the 2015 deal.
—Vipin Narang, Foreign Affairs, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
The lawsuit landed as a midnight deadline to fund the government fast approached, with no deal in sight and both parties trading blame.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 30 Sep. 2025
If the federal government were to shutdown, Republicans would get more of the blame than Democrats, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll, but a significant percentage would blame both parties equally.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for party
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This event will be the first of three supermoons in 2025, with others in November and December.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Top 10 events in Cincinnati this weekend – Lions and pumpkins and beers (oh my).—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This brought out members of the faction JetSpeed, who came to her aid.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, there’s the Fenians, the unruliest of the factions pushing for Irish independence from Great Britain.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Every budgeting article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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In order to determine if the intriguing minerals were produced by microbial metabolism or an abiotic process, samples collected by the rover would need to be delivered to Earth for further analysis, team members have stressed.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The group recently opened Parks Place to continue the healing journey with up to four program graduates at a time.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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In this atmosphere, microschools blossomed as a reinvention of the one-room schoolhouse that allowed one educator to teach a small group of students.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This was driven by female participants.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Real-life and virtual discussions of Anne Frank’s legal status obviously serve contemporary causes, with participants hoping to score points with others who share their politics.—
Time,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The recall notice states the doors can suddenly close when a person is reaching inside.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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One person familiar with the negotiations told the newspaper that the university was reluctant to directly pay the federal government.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Yet the feeling that the Red Sox proved everyone wrong prompted him to revel, too.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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Gattuso reveled as his side broke the deadlock when Moise Kean headed in Mateo Retegui’s flick-on in the 58th minute.—
David Ferrini,
Forbes.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Ahead of their wedding, Gomez celebrated her bachelorette party in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, while Blanco had his own bash in Las Vegas.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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But VIPs got a sneak peek at the minimalist haven at a private invite-only bash Thursday night as travel aficionados flocked to the new address to check out the wares in the space which spans more than 3,000-square feet.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Party.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/party. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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