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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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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
Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Investigators said Hunter killed her after a get-together with neighbors at her College Park apartment building and enlisted the party’s unwitting host in moving her car out of the area.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2026
The cozy yet energized seating with mood lighting makes for the perfect background for a get-together with friends, co-workers, or literally anyone.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
There’s even a 50th get-together celebration planned for this summer.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
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Noun
The get-togethers aim to create community, and attendees can purchase tickets online.
—Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Investigators said Hunter killed her after a get-together with neighbors at her College Park apartment building and enlisted the party’s unwitting host in moving her car out of the area.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2026
The cozy yet energized seating with mood lighting makes for the perfect background for a get-together with friends, co-workers, or literally anyone.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
There’s even a 50th get-together celebration planned for this summer.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get-together
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Harry has previously shared his desire to reconcile with his family, and the meeting triggered speculation the royal family’s rift might be abating.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The San Francisco Board of Supervisors will be discussing this act in next month's meeting.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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As one of Montana’s longest standing dude ranches, the property is constantly reimagining through refined design, a wildly impressive staff, and heaps of annual events bringing loads of travelers, from local to first-time ranchers alike.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The lawsuit claims that, in letters sent in April, the school district reported investigating the incidents and substantiating the events.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Page Six speculated the Wednesday gathering was Travis Kelce’s bachelor party.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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Juneteenth's birthplace is celebrating with a daylong gathering at a Galveston park with music and fireworks, a parade, and a worship service in a historic Black church.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
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Vegas pulled Carter Hart with about three minutes to go, officially entering desperation mode, but nothing worked, and Nikolaj Ehlers scored an empty-netter to start the party.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Pre‑game party draws thousands Netherlands soccer fans gathered outside Choctaw Stadium for a pre‑game celebration with live music, a DJ, and entertainment.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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But there were also a smattering of fans with pre-revolutionary flags who booed the Iranian national anthem and erupted in celebration when New Zealand scored an early goal.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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There are few things that the left hates more than celebrations of America.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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There was no ticker-tape bash for the New York Jets' 1970 Super Bowl win, which came days after such a parade honored the Apollo 8 astronauts ' historic orbit around the moon.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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But some of his supporters who gathered at a Buffalo Wild Wings here to watch his UFC birthday bash were skeptical.—
Hannah Knowles,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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The sit-down reception is swift, and the flower displays are out of this world.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Even in this setting where the president could reliably expect a warm reception, his entrance was met with a mix of cheers and boos.—
Isaac Arnsdorf,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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“Get-together.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get-together. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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