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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
Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
Intentionally or otherwise, the pieces provide a template for a later group get-together between Adnan, Yariel and a gaggle of fellow delivery riders.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 30 May 2025
He was named in a squad by England’s then manager Gareth Southgate in 2019, shortly after his move to Manchester United, but had to leave the get-together because of a back injury and has never made a senior international appearance.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Spring is here, and so is the season of parties, outdoor gatherings, and fun get-togethers.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 29 May 2025
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Noun
With upcoming summer family gatherings, potlucks to attend, and last-minute friend get-togethers, an easy, no-fuss wardrobe is essential.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
Intentionally or otherwise, the pieces provide a template for a later group get-together between Adnan, Yariel and a gaggle of fellow delivery riders.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 30 May 2025
He was named in a squad by England’s then manager Gareth Southgate in 2019, shortly after his move to Manchester United, but had to leave the get-together because of a back injury and has never made a senior international appearance.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Spring is here, and so is the season of parties, outdoor gatherings, and fun get-togethers.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get-together
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Similar discussions are occurring in more than a dozen states, including Maryland, Illinois, California, New York, Minnesota and Colorado, according to interviews with organizers and recordings of the meetings.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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As seen and heard this week at the SEC spring meetings, the whining over that has not ceased.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Parades; live entertainment; food, drink and merchandise vendors; community resources; and family-friendly activities are central to all of these events.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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The International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC), one of the oldest and most prestigious annual global spirit judging events, just released the results for their 2025 event.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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In a largely courteous gathering of a half dozen of California’s top gubernatorial candidates, four Democrats and two Republicans agreed that despite the state boasting one of the world’s largest economies, too many of its residents are suffering because of the affordability crisis in the state.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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National Resistance Brigades spokesperson Abu Khaled claimed on Monday the detonation of an explosive device targeting a gathering of Israeli troops near a bulldozer in the town of Al-Qara, north of Khan Younis.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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To promote the Imagine Benefit on Oct. 22 at the Plaza, where tables are going for as much as $100,000 apiece, a kickoff party was held Wednesday at the East Side home of skin care mogul Peter Thomas Roth.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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This patio will have an outdoor fireplace and will enhance the home’s ability to accommodate both day-to-day activities and entertaining either small or large parties.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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Sun Sentinel Le Tub, Hollywood’s kitschy hamburger dive, turns 50 with big weekend bash The iconic waterfront eatery is marking the milestone with a three-day celebration featuring food and drink specials, souvenir tees and live music on a waterfront barge.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Disneyland has a whole lotta ‘Happy’ going on during 70th birthday bash More than 40 musical acts will perform over 100 shows on eight stages throughout the Disneyland resort as part of Celebrate Soulfully.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
30 May 2025
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Test multiple bundle combinations to determine optimal reception and profitability.—
Joshua Bardell,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Among players with at least 70 receptions last season, McMillan ranked No. 2 nationally in off-target reception percentage at 18.5, more than six points higher than the average in that category.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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“Get-together.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get-together. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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