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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
Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Welcome to the 1st Wave Hollywood Happy Hour, a monthly get-together hosted by Blade.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 26 May 2026
Sports events, casual get-togethers, fun activities with kids and celebrations will give you pleasure.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
This classic set is great for small get-togethers with its two-person loveseat and oversized club chairs.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
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Noun
There’s even a 50th get-together celebration planned for this summer.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Welcome to the 1st Wave Hollywood Happy Hour, a monthly get-together hosted by Blade.
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 26 May 2026
Sports events, casual get-togethers, fun activities with kids and celebrations will give you pleasure.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
This classic set is great for small get-togethers with its two-person loveseat and oversized club chairs.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get-together
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Accessibility The property is fully ADA-compliant, with accessible rooms and routes across the property, including to all restaurants, meeting spaces, the spa, fitness center, and business center.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The company recommends using it before sleep, before or during meditation, after sport, between meetings or anytime stress or anxiety hits.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Trump has attended numerous sporting events since beginning his second term, including the Super Bowl in New Orleans two seasons ago, the Daytona 500 and the Ryder Cup.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Although the structure itself has been replaced, the site has been home to community gatherings, events, concerts and celebrations for the past 130 years.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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What began as a small custard shack on West Thomas Street grew into a gathering place where generations of locals have celebrated little victories, cooled off after long days, and made memories over a delicious dessert.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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To further expand the square footage, there are a variety of patio options—choose from a ground-floor terrace or an expansive roof deck, which would allow plenty of space for summer movie screenings, cookouts, and more warm-weather gatherings.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Kelli’s speech at the party isn’t helping Shamea’s case, either.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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That means the top two candidates advance regardless of their party in the nation's most populous state.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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The annual celebration was established by El Centro de Ayuda over 20 years ago as a way to curb gang violence in the 1990s.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Although the structure itself has been replaced, the site has been home to community gatherings, events, concerts and celebrations for the past 130 years.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Andrew Jackson threw open the White House for an 1829 Inauguration Day bash so unruly that staff eventually dispersed the crowd by moving tubs of whiskey and ice cream to the lawn.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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In April, the Grammy winner turned 75 and posted photos on Instagram from a birthday bash showing him surrounded by friends and family.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Such divisions shaped the critical reception of her work, with feminine and delicate being recurring adjectives.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Arriving guests can be greeted by elephants at reception, before taking in tigers, bears, leopards, and hundreds of bird species on game drives.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Get-together.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get-together. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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