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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
Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
In reality, the romantic get-together was actually a ruse orchestrated by conservative activist James O’Keefe, according to News Nation.
—Jessica Schladebeck, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
Maybe a power breakfast or a get-together for coffee or lunch.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026
Some draw big crowds; others feel more like neighborhood get-togethers with loyal followings.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Dubrow would love to ramp up the community aspect of OLLI and is brainstorming ideas such as lunch or coffee get-togethers before or after lectures.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
In reality, the romantic get-together was actually a ruse orchestrated by conservative activist James O’Keefe, according to News Nation.
—Jessica Schladebeck, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
Maybe a power breakfast or a get-together for coffee or lunch.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026
Some draw big crowds; others feel more like neighborhood get-togethers with loyal followings.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get-together
Noun
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While major allies like France and the United Kingdom attended the meeting in Washington, Greenland and Denmark, the NATO ally with oversight of the mineral-rich Arctic island, did not.—
DIDI TANG,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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At a January Republican Assembly meeting in Fayetteville, attorney and Senate candidate Don Brown accused Whatley of failing western North Carolina residents.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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Ball was depicted on social media attending a Senior Bowl event at a local elementary school on Monday, which was publicized by both the Senior Bowl and UA athletics.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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There were almost no literary festivals or bookstore events.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Washington’s inaugural critical minerals summit this week — bringing together officials from 54 countries including several from Africa — was, on the surface, a diplomatic gathering.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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As one of the most influential gatherings in the beauty and fragrance industry, Cosmoprof provides an ideal platform to showcase a perfume that prioritizes emotional resonance over fleeting trends.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the federal government’s one-time contribution, several parties may contribute to a child’s account.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Very few voters have favorable opinions of political leaders in the other party.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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The weekend celebration started on Friday with a roller skating party on the smooth arena floor followed by a full schedule on Saturday of performances by local artists, tours and refreshments.—
Doug Duran,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Rangers celebrated their 1994 championship team before the game as part of the franchise's centennial celebration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the ad, Yang and Hamm appear to be a bit salty that they weren’t invited to a party on Ritz island, though The Avengers star quickly shifts their mood, and the three jet ski through the sands of the bash.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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But any good bash kicks off with a good drink, in a cocktail hour here where the varied roster of names mingled in an ancillary room at the swank Beverly Hilton, munching on lobster salad and sliders.—
Rob LeDonne,
Rolling Stone,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Epstein files also revealed that Taymor was in contact with Ghislaine Maxwell in 2003 regarding a reception in Taymor and Elliot Goldenthal’s honor, hosted by Bob Balaban and Robert Altman.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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Diggs has had modest production this postseason, tallying just 73 yards on 11 receptions with one touchdown across three games.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Get-together.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get-together. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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