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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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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
Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2025
Another cousin, Marie Jones, had organized a get-together with a few other relatives.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2025
Make your next get-together even better with this set of six strings of LED fairy lights that’s 50 percent off right now.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2025
It’s never been easier to stand out while acing any ceremony’s dress code (casual get-togethers and black-tie affairs included).
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Part of Wiley’s recovery took part at Camp Mahomes, the annual offseason passing get-togethers organized by Patrick Mahomes in the spring.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2025
Another cousin, Marie Jones, had organized a get-together with a few other relatives.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2025
Make your next get-together even better with this set of six strings of LED fairy lights that’s 50 percent off right now.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2025
It’s never been easier to stand out while acing any ceremony’s dress code (casual get-togethers and black-tie affairs included).
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get-together
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The latest chapter played out at the Porter Plan Commission meeting Wednesday night, with a request to rezone Ind. 49 property to B-3 for a future hotel/restaurant.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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The ceremony was also tearful, according to the images released by North Korea, with Kim meeting with bereaved family members who were seen sobbing and paying tribute to soldiers’ photos on the wall.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
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In October, the Opry's birthday month, shows will be special birthday performances with photo opportunities, parties in the plaza, and other special events.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
26 Aug. 2025
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Some companies have begun to remove alcohol from events and social occasions.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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But West never made it to the gathering after police caught up to him at the airport.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
28 Aug. 2025
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Olsen will attend the October gathering in the chic Long Island getaway to support the U.S. premiere of the dramedy co-starring Miles Teller and Callum Turner.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
28 Aug. 2025
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Texas Democrats return home Democrats in the Texas House of Representatives returned to Austin on Monday after leaving the state two weeks ago in protest of a Republican plan to redraw congressional maps to help the party gain seats in 2026.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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But DeSantis and the party have had to bat down fringe elements who have embraced Trump’s claims of widespread voter fraud, including with the use of mail-in ballots in Florida.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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Savory with just a hint of spice, sausage balls are a versatile and reliable favorite because they can be served for gatherings any time of day, from a brunch bash to a dinner party.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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Heather also added videos of the family preparing for Brayden's big birthday bash, with sweet glimpses of Tristan playing with Christina's son Hudson.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The ceremony was officiated by the former Los Angeles Lakers player's aunt, Tanisha Upshaw, and her husband, Anthony Upshaw. Guests enjoyed light refreshments during cocktail hour before heading to the reception, where a buffet-style dinner was served.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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The year prior, White hauled in 88 receptions for 1,483 yards and eight scores, good for an average of 16.9 yards per grab.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Get-together.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get-together. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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