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as in meeting
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
promised to meet friends for lunch after that morning's get-together for sales reps
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2
as in event
a social gathering
was invited to a neighborhood get-together in the neighbors' backyard
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get together
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as in gather
to come together into one body or place
We all have busy schedules, but we try to get together at least once a month.
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as in collect
to bring together in one body or place
They got together enough signatures for the petition.
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Recent Examples of get-together
Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The evening was supposed to be a casual get-together, but an offhand comment from her boyfriend’s mother turned what should have been a relaxed meal into a moment of self-doubt and discomfort.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
With summer comes endless opportunities for alfresco get-togethers and moonlit dinner soirees—a.k.a.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025
There were two events being held at the Bone Student Center on Sunday evening, including a sorority get-together.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Eventually, McKinstry became a fixture at BBQ Mission’s weekly get-togethers, stacking barbecue on plates and handing out meals.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The evening was supposed to be a casual get-together, but an offhand comment from her boyfriend’s mother turned what should have been a relaxed meal into a moment of self-doubt and discomfort.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
With summer comes endless opportunities for alfresco get-togethers and moonlit dinner soirees—a.k.a.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025
There were two events being held at the Bone Student Center on Sunday evening, including a sorority get-together.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get-together
Noun
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Buffett made the announcement at the close of Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting in Omaha, Nebraska.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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The 28-year-old got to finishing fights in his most recent outing, knocking out former UFC welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns in the third round of their UFC 299 meeting.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Religion notes are open to any group wanting to publicize a special event.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
10 May 2025
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The week had included finals, pre-graduation events and students moving out of the dorms.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
Noun
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Down a long hall is the Youth Leadership Council, a plenary of teens who brainstorm ideas for these Wednesday gatherings.—
Paul Solotaroff,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2025
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My father might have joked about that at a family gathering but not at a business meeting with a stranger.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
Noun
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The military, an institution with a loyalty to the Constitution and no political party, is balancing new political challenges this time.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Taylor joined the record-breaking party at Martin Field.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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The bash was the royal family's second major appearance of the week, following the military procession and flypast at Buckingham Palace on May 5.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
7 May 2025
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The 32,000-square-foot homage to everything X rated is an ideal place for adults (18 and over) to throw a provocative bash.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2025
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That has meant the president has had to perform some of the responsibilities traditionally undertaken by first ladies, including choosing lighting fixtures and hosting receptions for Women’s History Month.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2025
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Trump — a noted fan of the musical who previously used Les Mis music (without permission, of course) on the campaign trail in 2016 — is expected to attend the June 11 performance, which will follow a VIP reception where sponsorship levels cost between $100,000 to $2 million.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2025
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“Get-together.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get-together. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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