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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
Paraguayan fans across the United States have been planning barbecues and get-togethers to watch the team's group stage matches.
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ABC News, 9 June 2026
The get-togethers aim to create community, and attendees can purchase tickets online.
—Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Plan the get-togethers, barbecues, golf rounds, etc.
—Bill Kelly, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Sports events, casual get-togethers, fun activities with kids and celebrations will give you pleasure.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
This classic set is great for small get-togethers with its two-person loveseat and oversized club chairs.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
There are classes and get-togethers and unofficial groups in which people celebrate literature or music or spirituality.
—Daniel Drake, The New York Review of Books, 16 May 2026
Like with any true friendship, there’s an air of familiarity and a certain level of chaos to coordinating these get-togethers, with guests expected to arrive fashionably late—giving Jacobsen some wiggle room for styling the tablescape on time.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2026
The pack also comes in red, white, and blue ombré—perfect for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day get-togethers.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
ABC News, 9 June 2026
The get-togethers aim to create community, and attendees can purchase tickets online.
—Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Plan the get-togethers, barbecues, golf rounds, etc.
—Bill Kelly, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Sports events, casual get-togethers, fun activities with kids and celebrations will give you pleasure.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 May 2026
This classic set is great for small get-togethers with its two-person loveseat and oversized club chairs.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
There are classes and get-togethers and unofficial groups in which people celebrate literature or music or spirituality.
—Daniel Drake, The New York Review of Books, 16 May 2026
Like with any true friendship, there’s an air of familiarity and a certain level of chaos to coordinating these get-togethers, with guests expected to arrive fashionably late—giving Jacobsen some wiggle room for styling the tablescape on time.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2026
The pack also comes in red, white, and blue ombré—perfect for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day get-togethers.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get-togethers
Noun
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Maybe someone needs a day without meetings or a desk in a quieter area of the office.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The fracas played out in heated sermons, editorials, and denominational meetings.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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On March 1 of this year, the Qatari soccer federation postponed all matches during the ongoing war between Israel and Iran while other sporting events in the region were also affected.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Alongside the large-scale events, the pope made time for low-key but moments.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Through these gatherings, Charlotte continues to show its commitment to building a community where differences are embraced, individuality is celebrated and inclusion remains at the center of bringing people together.—
Amari Riley
June 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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Anywhere from 100 to 10,000 or more turtles may gather to lay eggs, with the largest gatherings happening in Costa Rica, Mexico and India.—
Pat Mueller,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Noun
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These watch parties are open to the public and do not require a ticket.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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While members of both parties who cite privacy issues have long wanted to limit the authority, there was broad bipartisan support to renew it, especially after Republicans and Democrats recently worked out a compromise bill.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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For the first time since joining international competition, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has qualified for the FIFA World Cup, marking a milestone achievement for the nation's soccer program and sparking celebrations among Jordanians around the world.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Throughout June and into the later summer months, Charlotte’s LGBTQ+ community and its allies are coming together through wellness events, festivals and large-scale celebrations that continue to strengthen the city’s culture of acceptance and belonging.—
Amari Riley
June 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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Go on fungi-finding forays with truffle-sniffing dogs at the Oregon Truffle Festival, or attend epicurean bashes like Alt Wine Fest, Queer Wine Fest, AAPI Food & Wine Festival, and the International Pinot Noir Celebration.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Since 2000, she's reigned as Queen of Halloween with her extravagant bashes.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
7 May 2026
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As a running back and wide receiver, the Trinity League MVP had 137 receptions for 1,797 yards and 20 touchdowns.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
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While his yards per catch went up from 2024 to 2025, the 76 receptions were the lowest total since 2015, essentially his first full season as a starter in Kansas City.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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But that’s downright quaint compared to the opulent shindigs and fabled debauchery of the home’s previous owner.—
Rosemary Counter,
Vanity Fair,
8 June 2026
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Modern day parties have nothing on the classic shindigs starring finger foods that were hard to resist.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Get-togethers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get-togethers. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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