Thesaurus results for FUND-RAISERS

fund-raisers

noun

plural of fund-raiser

as in receptions

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Noun

Jaytn Briles had four receptions for 121 yards with Brayden Boults carrying the load at running back with 79 yards on 18 carries with scoring runs of 1 and 18 yards.

— Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
Factor in Achane, who led the team in receptions (67) last year and was second in receiving yards (488) and third in receiving touchdowns (four) and that’s about it for the pass catchers.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of receptions

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But that’s downright quaint compared to the opulent shindigs and fabled debauchery of the home’s previous owner.

— Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 8 June 2026
Curators, art lovers and fellow artists are coming by for studio visits and show openings, which have gained a reputation as real shindigs.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026

Definition of shindigs

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One of the biggest pre-carnival fetes on the island, Caribbean Melting Pot at the Carnival Village, features superstar soca acts like Machel Montano and Skinny Fabulous yet still charges under USD $40 a ticket.

— Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
As far afield as Malaysia and Thailand, fans celebrated the singer’s big day with parties of their own – hosting bachelorette-style fetes in honor of Swift’s wedding.

— Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of fetes

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From sharing hearty soups and stews at potlucks to baking gooey cookies and spiced pies for holiday get-togethers, fall recipes are a large part of what makes the season so cozy and magical.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2026
Featuring an elastic waistband, side slit, and fun floral print, this maxi skirt suits everything from summer trips to fall family get-togethers.

— Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of get-togethers

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Seats were placed around the circle for visitors to witness firsthand the ancient drumming, chants, and intertribal dances carried by the wind and heard nearly two miles away, at the lakefront’s Geo-Karis State Park.

— Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
The crowd points their phones at the pair, who are alternating between short dances, rhythmic movements, and striking poses.

— Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of dances

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With household budgets under pressure, consumers are searching harder for value — shopping earlier, comparing prices across retailers and spreading purchases across multiple promotional events.

— Jill Standish, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Signs quickly piled up at his roadside memorial blaming Bustillos for the chain of events and telling other drivers to slow down.

— Jacob Sisneros, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of events

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Forty-eight business entities were named in the sanctions, with more than 20 of them related to shipping, logistics or maritime functions.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
Beyond the main house, Castleton functions on an almost village-like scale, with nine additional residences, 16 barns containing 268 stalls, and an extensive network of paddocks, breeding and training facilities.

— Mark David, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026

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