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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
Todd Spangler, Variety, 21 July 2025
Up to $1,500 is paid for group gatherings such as retreats, barbecues, ice cream socials, coffee chats, book clubs, game nights, hikes, and beach get-togethers.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 18 July 2025
With summer in full swing, backyard barbeques and neighborhood get-togethers are cropping up around Louisville.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 July 2025
Skip the ice cream parlor and whip up these nostalgic desserts for your next backyard barbecue, picnic, or swimming pool get-together.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
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Noun
The team at Critical Role, which started as a D&D get-together among friends a decade ago, has talked about producing a video game featuring their characters for years.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 21 July 2025
Up to $1,500 is paid for group gatherings such as retreats, barbecues, ice cream socials, coffee chats, book clubs, game nights, hikes, and beach get-togethers.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 18 July 2025
With summer in full swing, backyard barbeques and neighborhood get-togethers are cropping up around Louisville.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 July 2025
Skip the ice cream parlor and whip up these nostalgic desserts for your next backyard barbecue, picnic, or swimming pool get-together.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get-together
Noun
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The Little Rock Board of Directors is scheduled to take up a resolution on Aug. 5 authorizing a contract with Carson & Associates Inc. for the construction of the community center, according to the agenda for the meeting.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
30 July 2025
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The chair then reports such concerns to UT administration, including the provost and president, in a monthly hour and a half meeting with the faculty council executive committee.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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At the end of the day, Brown and the event participants and attendees agreed the summit was a success.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
21 July 2025
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Crashing out can stem from big or small stressors, and are likely to occur in those who do not have developed coping skills, are under a lot of stress, or experience emotional dysregulation (being unable to control and cope with life’s negative events).—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
20 July 2025
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One such gathering was the Texas Digital Economy Convening in Fort Worth last February, which featured over 60 stakeholders, including IREN.—
Andy Tonsing,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The entire district, near Ruoff Music Center, will have through streets, sidewalks, open space and sections for community gatherings, such as a nature center, arboretum, community center, outdoor theater and library.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
22 July 2025
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The funding freeze was challenged by several lawsuits as educators, Congress members from both parties and others called for the administration to release the money.—
COLLIN BINKLEY,
Arkansas Online,
26 July 2025
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Earlier on in the evening, Jenner was spotted leaving West Hollywood celebrity sushi joint fave Sushi Park, heading to the party.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 July 2025
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The second wedding ceremony, per The Sun, will be a destination wedding, requiring the newlyweds to travel abroad for the bash.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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This nation needs to heal, and as 1976 demonstrated, a big birthday bash can indeed help to inspire a national reconciliation.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2025
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The new Dairy Building also can be rented as an event space for receptions and galas.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
18 July 2025
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One package includes a ticket, a four-night hotel stay, entrance to a Chiefs party inside the stadium, a kickoff reception and transportation to and from the game.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
18 July 2025
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“Get-together.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get-together. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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