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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
Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
Regular team events or informal get-togethers can motivate this youngest generation.
—Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Hosting summer get-togethers or holiday meals becomes effortless in the formal dining room with fireplace, while the living room, sunroom, and cozy library nook provide welcoming spaces for unwinding after a day on the beach.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 15 May 2025
Austin doesn't even seem to register his witless neighbor's lack of social skills until Craig punches his lights out—supposedly in fun—during a guys' night get-together.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 9 May 2025
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Noun
Let your inner florist shine at the next get-together.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
Regular team events or informal get-togethers can motivate this youngest generation.
—Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Hosting summer get-togethers or holiday meals becomes effortless in the formal dining room with fireplace, while the living room, sunroom, and cozy library nook provide welcoming spaces for unwinding after a day on the beach.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 15 May 2025
Austin doesn't even seem to register his witless neighbor's lack of social skills until Craig punches his lights out—supposedly in fun—during a guys' night get-together.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get-together
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And several Democrats, including Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Ro Khanna of California, have captured headlines by hosting town-hall meetings in battleground states far from home.—
Lisa Lerer,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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An emergency board meeting is called and everyone votes no except for Taylor.—
Olivia Crandall,
Vulture,
18 May 2025
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Implement Real-Time Security Observability • Employ real-time logging and monitoring in cloud environments to track security events.—
Harini Shankar,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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This year’s event will be headlined by R&B heartthrob Mario and Hip-Hop vet Jadakiss with additional performances by house music icons and more.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
21 May 2025
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Some simple steps will improve food safety at your gatherings.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Events are often held at its stores, with brands or individuals welcome to use the retail space as a venue for cultural gatherings.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Cunha now has too much baggage and a fresh start is regarded as the best option for all parties.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Every other party in college sports wants help against these two bodies to have a decent shot at continuing to play, to win, and to remain employed.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2025
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Hadera and Pierce also attended the bash, as did boldfaced names like Guillaume Thevenin, Diamant Blazi, Sally, Paola Locatelli, Mateo Sinet and Netflix’s Albert Tello, among others.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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The concert — actually Nelson’s third recent visit to the Bowl after his 90th-birthday bash in 2023 — was part of the annual traveling Outlaw Music Festival, which will keep Nelson, now 92, and Dylan, who’ll turn 84 next week, on the road through mid-September.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2025
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That includes last year when Wilson finished with 101 receptions for 1,104 yards and seven touchdowns in 17 games.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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If the reception for Eleanor the Great is any indication, that second nom could be in the mail.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2025
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“Get-together.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get-together. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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