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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 Margolis, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Foster a culture of inclusion, for example, by arranging monthly or quarterly get-togethers between your in-house team and your freelancers.
—Jessica Wong, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
If using real flowers, make sure to assemble them the day of your fall get-together.
—Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Giberson said the trade group has been successful hosting smaller networking get-togethers for its membership, such as casual coffees in Connecticut, Texas and Las Vegas, while also working on larger-scale events.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
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Yet there are still some states where these casual get-togethers are forbidden – and they're not tied to one region.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Foster a culture of inclusion, for example, by arranging monthly or quarterly get-togethers between your in-house team and your freelancers.
—Jessica Wong, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
If using real flowers, make sure to assemble them the day of your fall get-together.
—Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Giberson said the trade group has been successful hosting smaller networking get-togethers for its membership, such as casual coffees in Connecticut, Texas and Las Vegas, while also working on larger-scale events.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get-together
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The meeting came less than a week after investigators said 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford of Burton, a former Marine, crashed a pickup truck into the Grand Blanc ward of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints before firing an assault-style rifle inside.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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More meetings meant more people.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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This event will be the first of three supermoons in 2025, with others in November and December.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Top 10 events in Cincinnati this weekend – Lions and pumpkins and beers (oh my).—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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When the photographer Mary Ellen Mark arrived in New York City, in 1966, one of her strategies for finding arresting images was to attend parades and other large gatherings, seeking out subjects not in the main flow of the action but on the periphery.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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Select pieces from Gaines’ Target collection are marked down, including this wooden tray that’s perfect for serving appetizers and snacks at upcoming holiday gatherings.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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Despite the risks, Democratic strategists like James Carville believe the party is better positioned politically, noting that Republicans control both the House and the Senate, as well as the White House.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Public opinion has historically played a decisive role in shutdown fights, with voters often blaming the party seen as most intransigent.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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Then the tone shifted immediately to one of celebration.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The shootings occurred during homecoming celebrations following an annual football game, WRDW reported, citing officials.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Ahead of their wedding, Gomez celebrated her bachelorette party in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, while Blanco had his own bash in Las Vegas.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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But VIPs got a sneak peek at the minimalist haven at a private invite-only bash Thursday night as travel aficionados flocked to the new address to check out the wares in the space which spans more than 3,000-square feet.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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Blades, who missed the Delaware game due to a foot injury, could be crucial in checking star UConn wide receiver Skyler Bell, who leads the nation in receptions.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Through four games, the true freshman has just four receptions for 51 yards.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Get-together.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get-together. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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