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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
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 June 2025
The actress's post contained two photos, with the first selfie featuring her and Culkin sporting bunny ears at an outdoor get-together.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 June 2025
In fact, after a baby shower in North Carolina this past weekend, McLaughlin said the only things on his summer list are to join Bo Nix and Co. for their summer throwing get-together and working out on his own.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 16 June 2025
On the upper level of the bridge, an event venue called American Royal Hall is in the works, currently booking corporate get-togethers, weddings and more.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025
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Noun
Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation operates the PAF, which started as an annual social club get-together where a collection was made for those who may fall on hard times during the upcoming year.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 June 2025
The actress's post contained two photos, with the first selfie featuring her and Culkin sporting bunny ears at an outdoor get-together.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 June 2025
In fact, after a baby shower in North Carolina this past weekend, McLaughlin said the only things on his summer list are to join Bo Nix and Co. for their summer throwing get-together and working out on his own.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 16 June 2025
On the upper level of the bridge, an event venue called American Royal Hall is in the works, currently booking corporate get-togethers, weddings and more.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get-together
Noun
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At a June 12 board meeting, board member Megan O'Halloran asked Cassellius to return to the board with a plan for extracurricular activities in October, when the district adjusts its budget based on state funding levels.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
5 July 2025
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At a neighborhood meeting in Northeast Kansas City during the fall of 2019, some concerned residents shouted and even stormed out over bike lanes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 July 2025
Noun
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The event will begin the evening of Sept. 8 with an industry dinner and cocktail.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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These events have become more frequent in recent years with the proliferation of personal devices powered by lithium-ion batteries, such as laptops, tablets, cell phones, vape pens and portable chargers.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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When a motorcade of DHS agents was executing a search warrant on the property, a massive gathering of protesters waving Mexican flags tried to intercept a part of the convoy by pelting some of the vehicles with rocks and shattering windshields in the process.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
11 July 2025
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Comer Cottrell at a gathering in 1980s New York City.—
Kelli María Korducki,
thehustle.co,
11 July 2025
Noun
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On July 13, Saturn (the planet of karma and lessons) starts its retrograde cycle in the sign of Aries, with Mercury retrograde joining the party a few days later on the 18th.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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The judge also ordered the parties to address whether and how the Supreme Court's recent ruling limiting universal injunctions should apply to her order.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Your next outdoor bash or beachside hang deserves some attention to the cookware and coolers you’re bound up grilling with and using to stuff to the brim with ice and beverages.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
9 July 2025
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This peppy one-day bash also includes lucha libre wrestling, live music, tequila, a 5K taco run and a costume contest.—
Sarah Kuta,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
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Afterwards, Alva Vanderbilt held a breakfast reception for 115 guests for the couple at her townhouse on 72nd Street.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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Prince William placed a bouquet on the memorial and joined the survivors and the families of the victims after the ceremony at a private reception.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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“Get-together.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get-together. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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