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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
Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Investigators said Hunter killed her after a get-together with neighbors at her College Park apartment building and enlisted the party’s unwitting host in moving her car out of the area.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2026
The cozy yet energized seating with mood lighting makes for the perfect background for a get-together with friends, co-workers, or literally anyone.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
There’s even a 50th get-together celebration planned for this summer.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
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Noun
The get-togethers aim to create community, and attendees can purchase tickets online.
—Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Investigators said Hunter killed her after a get-together with neighbors at her College Park apartment building and enlisted the party’s unwitting host in moving her car out of the area.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2026
The cozy yet energized seating with mood lighting makes for the perfect background for a get-together with friends, co-workers, or literally anyone.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
There’s even a 50th get-together celebration planned for this summer.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get-together
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Harry has previously shared his desire to reconcile with his family, and the meeting triggered speculation the royal family’s rift might be abating.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The San Francisco Board of Supervisors will be discussing this act in next month's meeting.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The best Prime Day clothing deals tend to change day by day, so check back in over the course of the event to shop all the newest and most exciting markdowns.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
23 June 2026
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Boggi Milano, which will also be the official licensee of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027, is a fitting partner to the global sporting event.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
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Page Six speculated the Wednesday gathering was Travis Kelce’s bachelor party.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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Juneteenth's birthplace is celebrating with a daylong gathering at a Galveston park with music and fireworks, a parade, and a worship service in a historic Black church.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
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As the city gears up for America's 250th birthday party, artists at Huddle, a gallery in the Northern Liberties neighborhood, are looking back to the Bicentennial.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Cepeda was the successor to Petro’s Historic Pact party.—
John Boscawen,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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With stages stretching from Freedom Corner to the Point and crowds growing every year, Pittsburgh’s Juneteenth celebration has evolved into a centerpiece of the city’s summer calendar and a living testament to Black culture, commerce and community pride downtown.—
Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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The 23rd annual Sacramento Juneteenth celebration filled William Land Park on Saturday with a parade of 15 contingents and a festival with educational exhibits on Black American history.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
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There was no ticker-tape bash for the New York Jets' 1970 Super Bowl win, which came days after such a parade honored the Apollo 8 astronauts ' historic orbit around the moon.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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But some of his supporters who gathered at a Buffalo Wild Wings here to watch his UFC birthday bash were skeptical.—
Hannah Knowles,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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The sit-down reception is swift, and the flower displays are out of this world.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Even in this setting where the president could reliably expect a warm reception, his entrance was met with a mix of cheers and boos.—
Isaac Arnsdorf,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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“Get-together.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get-together. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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