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get together

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Recent Examples of get-together
Noun
The business, which opened in downtown Lee’s Summit last fall, offers a mobile charcuterie service for off-site gatherings ranging from small get-togethers to large events. Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 In other words, local get-togethers that form relationships – like community gardens – can better ignite the natural impulse to give than groups simply asking for a donation to a cause. The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 30 July 2026
Phrase
Finally, forty years after the civil war in Spain, the country wanted just to get together with Europe, to be part of the European Union, to be free. Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026 All five kids got together to celebrate Christmas in 2022 in a cheery photo posted by Keys on her Instagram. Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for get-together
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get-together
Noun
  • Research from Accor found that one face‑to‑face meeting delivered the impact of roughly three virtual meetings, while 35% explicitly said the extra time and travel costs were worthwhile because of the business value created.
    Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • On Sunday, Kushner held a rare meeting with Hamas’ new leader, Khalil al-Hayya, in El Alamein in Egypt.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Several schools were competing at the track event when Anthony sat under the Memorial High School tent that was perched in the bleachers.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Another aspect for King Charles and Prince William to consider is whether to fold the Sussexes into private family events – such as Easter in Windsor or Christmas at Sandringham.
    Max Foster, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Unfortunately, pandemic restrictions on public gatherings meant there was no championship parade, and the title proved to be the lone triumph of James’ Lakers era.
    Law Murray, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Pat is a little bit like an inappropriate uncle at a family gathering in the 1970s.
    Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The winners and the losers Like any economic policy, tariffs won’t benefit all parties.
    Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Emma's Pub and Pizza held a watch party and raffle event that benefited Bridgewater Little League Wednesday night.
    CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Caterham and her family are marking her milestone birthday this year with a private celebration, according to Guinness World Records.
    Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The boat ride was part of a birthday celebration, a law enforcement official told CNN.
    Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The rocker reportedly visits the property every summer, throwing a birthday bash every July 26.
    Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Related Stories Hosted by the publication’s copresidents Dea Lawrence and Ramin Setoodeh (also Variety’s co-editor-in-chief), the summer bash was emceed by actor and presenter Mario Lopez and his 12-year-old son Dominic.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The upstairs waiting reception is also open walled, letting the natural elements in.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • As a result, Robinson will eclipse 2,000 total yards with 12-15 scores and 80-plus receptions.
    Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

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“Get-together.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get-together. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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