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as in meetings
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 events
a social gathering
was invited to a neighborhood get-together in the neighbors' backyard
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Recent Examples of get-togethers
As leaders go, Dynevor (Bridgerton) is recessive and inscrutable, at least in the family get-togethers that form the narrative.
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Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
During the past two years, his ex-wife and daughter have controlled most of the get-togethers, saying that I was not invited to join them for a Christmas Eve dinner.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Between all the football-watching get-togethers, holiday parties, and more, fall always brings a wealth of hosting opportunities that can quickly turn into one big mess without the right tools nearby.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Many talked about holding picnics and other get-togethers to build community.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 17 Oct. 2025
At this price, buy it by the case for fall family get-togethers; you won’t be disappointed.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Are other people at these get-togethers or in these professional situations not seeing this?
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
The on-site fitness center includes state-of-the-art equipment, while the saltwater pool and spa boasts nearby lounge seating and the outdoor barbecue has enough seating for get-togethers.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
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
Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
During the past two years, his ex-wife and daughter have controlled most of the get-togethers, saying that I was not invited to join them for a Christmas Eve dinner.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Between all the football-watching get-togethers, holiday parties, and more, fall always brings a wealth of hosting opportunities that can quickly turn into one big mess without the right tools nearby.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Many talked about holding picnics and other get-togethers to build community.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 17 Oct. 2025
At this price, buy it by the case for fall family get-togethers; you won’t be disappointed.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Are other people at these get-togethers or in these professional situations not seeing this?
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
The on-site fitness center includes state-of-the-art equipment, while the saltwater pool and spa boasts nearby lounge seating and the outdoor barbecue has enough seating for get-togethers.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get-togethers
Noun
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In the end the meetings produced no substantive breakthrough for either side.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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In those meetings, our would-be bosses told us to make mock phone calls to prospective clients to gauge our ability to convince strangers about the merit of an imaginary product.—
Snigdha Poonam,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
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But whether Vanity Fair can strike a balance between meaningful journalism that reveals the inner workings of power — while also convincing the powerful to pose for its covers and attend its Hollywood events — remains an open question.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Between camps and commercials and league and Team Canada events, he’s gotten to know just about everybody at least a little bit.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Just as the group’s base as increased to more than 100 people, its gatherings have evolved too beyond BTS visits to the Met.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Aside from the falling leaves and family gatherings, my favorite part of fall is cozying up to candles.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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The three-day Nashville event (like the position) has grown in popularity and recognition — especially so after Taylor Swift, the most famous pop star on the planet who also happens to be engaged to Kelce, gave an impromptu performance at one of its parties last summer.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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His victory ended nearly a decade of Democratic control in Richmond and underscored the state’s potential to swing between the parties.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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And while one-off gifts the likes of a new shoulder bag or a fleece jacket are great options, sometimes dragging out the celebrations, in the form of the top advent calendars of 2025, is the best way to ensure your giftee has a holiday to remember.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even in San Andrés Mixquic, known for its traditional celebrations, some wear the sort of spooky Halloween costumes sold in the United States, although local families themselves do not dress up.—
Rocío Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There are Christmas stalls at the beloved farmers’ market each Saturday this month, as well as bashes like the New Year’s Eve party called Glitter & Grooves at Coyote Sonoma.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
20 Oct. 2025
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This legendary German restaurant is throwing three Oktoberfest bashes.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The China Room houses the collection of official state china, glassware, and silverware used by presidents, and is primarily used by the first lady for smaller receptions.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Tigers were kept afloat by a stellar individual showing by wide receiver Zion Robinson, a Michigan pledge, who finished with 141 yards and 2 touchdowns on 6 receptions.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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Modern day parties have nothing on the classic shindigs starring finger foods that were hard to resist.—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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Then there were those epic Pac-12 shindigs, when Harbaugh was trying to resurrect the Stanford program and Carroll was pulling the levels during one of USC’s glory eras, with the advantage going to Harbaugh, 2-1.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Get-togethers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get-togethers. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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