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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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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
Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
Since Saturday, Maduro’s vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, has been serving as interim president, fueling worry among the leaders of Venezuela’s opposition parties, many of whom live in exile.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
Charlotte Observer, 18 Dec. 2025
Somehow, after a long day of interviews, roll-outs, and conversations surrounding the group’s new album Cabin In The Sky, De La Soul pulls up to the Billboard office ready to party.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The walkway to the second floor of the building will also be used as a space for DJs to hold their sets for when the social club hosts parties and events.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
Since Saturday, Maduro’s vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, has been serving as interim president, fueling worry among the leaders of Venezuela’s opposition parties, many of whom live in exile.
—Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
Stay all the way until the stroke of midnight, then party the rest of the night, enjoying all the eateries and lounges AvidXchange Music Factory has to offer for an evening that will not soon be forgotten.
—Charlotte Observer, 18 Dec. 2025
Somehow, after a long day of interviews, roll-outs, and conversations surrounding the group’s new album Cabin In The Sky, De La Soul pulls up to the Billboard office ready to party.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for party
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Ball was depicted on social media attending a Senior Bowl event at a local elementary school on Monday, which was publicized by both the Senior Bowl and UA athletics.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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There were almost no literary festivals or bookstore events.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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In fact, there is irritation about the level of criticism and a faction of the fanbase intent on pushing the idea that his job will surely be on the line if results do not improve soon.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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In this way, Weather Twitter’s various factions and dramas mirror that of professional-sports discourse.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2026
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By matching those physiological signals with what was happening behaviorally, the team could begin identifying the subtle shifts that happen as a child moves from calm toward distress and then back to calm.—
Mayo Clinic News Network,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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The research team published its findings in Nature Communications and plans further preclinical testing.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Much of the group later dispersed after they were threatened with arrest by local law enforcement for blocking the road.—
KIMBERLEE KRUESI,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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At present, the United States has one carrier group, and multiple other assets, many easily tracked by open-source monitoring.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Volunteers assist with safety, setup and supporting participants, ensuring that every adventure runs smoothly.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Both benchmarks extended declines of more than $1 from the previous trading session, as market participants expected ample global supply this year.—
Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
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The bill would also require businesses that sell delivery goods, such as grocery delivery providers or DoorDash, to list a comparison of the delivery price versus the regular price if the goods were to be bought in-person at the store.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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If those extra months incur large public healthcare costs, or if that person’s continued life means one’s great grandchildren receive a substantially smaller bequest, those factors typically aren’t reflected in the patient’s personal willingness to pay.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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No need to pay to see the holiday lights; just drive or stroll around with friends and family to revel at all of the creativity and hard work.—
Laura Daily,
Denver Post,
2 Dec. 2025
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While hundreds reveled at Thursday night’s all-out bash for The Pierre hotel’s 95th anniversary, some of the building’s tenants in the floors above haven’t been feeling quite as celebratory.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
21 Nov. 2025
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Here is a list from Players Tailgate of the food-industry stars participating in the 2026 bash.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Many of those groups are equity holders in various Fanatics businesses, and an even greater number feature heavily at events like Fanatics Fest, Rubin’s White Parties and his annual Super Bowl bash.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Party.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/party. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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