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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
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026
Some draw big crowds; others feel more like neighborhood get-togethers with loyal followings.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
The Heart Party Favors or Milk Chocolate Heart Candy Canes are ideal for handing out to your child’s class or party favors for your Galentine’s get-together, while the 10-ounce bags are perfect for baking or filling a candy bowl at home or the office.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
In three short years, Hollywood’s grandest get-together could for many be reduced to a tab in a web browser, vying for our attention alongside stickier content like mukbang videos and Barbie unboxings.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Maybe a power breakfast or a get-together for coffee or lunch.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026
Some draw big crowds; others feel more like neighborhood get-togethers with loyal followings.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
The Heart Party Favors or Milk Chocolate Heart Candy Canes are ideal for handing out to your child’s class or party favors for your Galentine’s get-together, while the 10-ounce bags are perfect for baking or filling a candy bowl at home or the office.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
In three short years, Hollywood’s grandest get-together could for many be reduced to a tab in a web browser, vying for our attention alongside stickier content like mukbang videos and Barbie unboxings.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get-together
Noun
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The meeting was canceled because of a lack of a quorum.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Soon Amber began receiving invitations to join leadership meetings alongside her director.—
Chris Lipp,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Ball was depicted on social media attending a Senior Bowl event at a local elementary school on Monday, which was publicized by both the Senior Bowl and UA athletics.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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There were almost no literary festivals or bookstore events.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Your brain on dance In humans, that mix between sensory gathering, pattern recognition, prediction and motion involves regions all across the brain.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Often favoring intimate, nervy tracking shots, Janis Mazuch’s cinematography is fluid and unassuming — save for in one showpiece shot, circling a raucous musical gathering in Pristina’s central town square.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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As Super Bowl Sunday approaches--the second biggest food consumption day of the year--tons of people will ask AI for party recipes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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The crucial crossing, which has been largely closed since Israel seized it in May 2024, underwent a series of preparations on Sunday from the European Union, Egypt and other parties that will be involved in running the border crossing.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026
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The weekend celebration started on Friday with a roller skating party on the smooth arena floor followed by a full schedule on Saturday of performances by local artists, tours and refreshments.—
Doug Duran,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Rangers celebrated their 1994 championship team before the game as part of the franchise's centennial celebration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Here is a list from Players Tailgate of the food-industry stars participating in the 2026 bash.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Many of those groups are equity holders in various Fanatics businesses, and an even greater number feature heavily at events like Fanatics Fest, Rubin’s White Parties and his annual Super Bowl bash.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Shrewdly, Jones opens the film with Davidson, as portrayed by Aramayo, attending a reception, where the late Queen Elizabeth II presents him with an honor, and the ceremony is accompanied by the sound of profanities issued from Davidson’s mouth.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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The comments section features a piquant blend of solemnity, mortification, tastelessness, and transphobia, which accords with Moreschi’s reception in his lifetime.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Get-together.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get-together. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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