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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 person
a member of the human race
my grandfather's a determined old party, so don't underestimate him
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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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Recent Examples of party
Kamila Shamsie
june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
This means Boardroom and QSI will team up on commercial, investment and media content initiatives, as well as advising on PSG’s growth in the U.S., while the parties will also develop merchandise together.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 June 2025
Among the many grievances in the educators’ letter were concerns about the investigation into the staff members accused of partying with students.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
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Noun
Also by this time the Nazi party had come to power in Germany and Ernst Toller had been exiled.
—Kamila Shamsie
june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
This means Boardroom and QSI will team up on commercial, investment and media content initiatives, as well as advising on PSG’s growth in the U.S., while the parties will also develop merchandise together.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Verb
The teaser reveals there will be plenty more drama in their on-again, off-again relationship, as an angry Ruby watches on at James partying with other girls under blue strobe lighting.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 June 2025
Among the many grievances in the educators’ letter were concerns about the investigation into the staff members accused of partying with students.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for party
Noun
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In the final days leading up to the event, the White House made an unusual request.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
14 June 2025
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In addition to the Leo's message played on the park's big screen, the event will include words from people who knew Leo.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
Noun
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With the budget process now off limits, the warring factions may duke it out through the normal legislative process, although there is a theory in some circles that the Department of Water Resources could proceed because the State Water Project was approved by voters 65 years ago.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
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In this new adventure, players will face a vast and brutal conflict where demonic forces, warlords, and opportunistic factions clash for control.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
13 June 2025
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Commando teams could attempt onsite reconnaissance but would face obvious risks of attack by Iranian forces.—
Robert A. Pape,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
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Climate research teams now include AI systems that can process vast datasets while human researchers contribute intuitive insights and ethical frameworks, generating solutions neither could achieve alone.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Walker isn’t the only person in Wade’s orbit who credits the NBA Hall of Famer with providing an opportunity.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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The person could not publicly discuss details of the investigation and spoke on condition of anonymity.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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Some streets and at least one set of on- and offramps off Highway 101 are closed in Los Angeles as groups of protesters rally on overpasses.—
Bethany Wales,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2025
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Everyone in my group was marveling over how comfortable the beds were.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
Noun
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Following the sessions, 18 participants returned for a fourth study group.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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There are several similarly uncomfortable moments in Natchez, which follows the mayor’s garden club appearance with a brief history of the city as told by some of the doc’s participants.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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The model and actor joined her famous parents Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber at a 40th birthday bash that Ivanka Trump’s sister-in-law, supermodel Karlie Kloss, threw for Joshua Kushner, the brother of Ivanka’s husband, Jared Kushner, the Daily Mail and TMZ reported.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
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Paige's mother, Ree Drummond, shared photos and details of the festive bash in a new post on her Pioneer Woman blog on Wednesday, June 4.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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“Party.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/party. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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