get-togethers

plural of get-together

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Recent Examples of get-togethers The man is Fred Miller, then a 57-year-old Air Force veteran who was looking to buy property in his Virginia hometown for his large extended family's frequent get-togethers. — Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 6 Sep. 2026 Flat Our editors are currently inseparable from our Rothy’s flats and sneakers, donning them from work to happy-hour get-togethers and every life happening in between. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026 Think baking dishes for holiday get-togethers, serveware for birthday celebrations, and even a new, more spacious dining table. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 From sharing hearty soups and stews at potlucks to baking gooey cookies and spiced pies for holiday get-togethers, fall recipes are a large part of what makes the season so cozy and magical. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2026 Nancy Guthrie’s active social life Friends who’ve shared tidbits about Guthrie since her abduction have described her social life as highly active, involving frequent get-togethers, meaningful discussion and even gameplay. — Taylor Seely, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026 The business, which opened in downtown Lee’s Summit last fall, offers a mobile charcuterie service for off-site gatherings ranging from small get-togethers to large events. — Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 In other words, local get-togethers that form relationships – like community gardens – can better ignite the natural impulse to give than groups simply asking for a donation to a cause. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 30 July 2026 These get-togethers happened about as often as a presidential election cycle—though usually in the summer and, believe it or not, never as emotionally taxing. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get-togethers
Noun
  • Few investors have broad appeal like Buffett At the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of business, trips for students to Berkshire’s annual meetings were always a hot ticket.
    — Josh Funk, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • At the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of business, trips for students to Berkshire's annual meetings were always a hot ticket.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Fiery rookie Young-il (Lee Min-ho) — the younger brother of a connected official — is assigned to cover the prime minister’s Liberation Day speech when the shooting goes awry, leading him to witness the events first-hand.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
  • When the Farmer destroys the flock’s beloved pumpkin patch, Shaun turns mad scientist to fix the problem, only for events to spiral out of control as a wild beast roams the woods of Mossingham.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • These days, the gatherings have moved up to their place in Woodstock.
    — Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 19 Sep. 2026
  • From the office to autumn weddings and holiday gatherings, these versatile styles can be paired up with heels or boots or worn casually with sneakers or loafers.
    — Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Supported by both major political parties, and Presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and Jimmy Carter, the Equal Rights Amendment was sent to the states for ratification.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Lawmakers in both parties are expected to introduce legislation to establish a federal film & TV tax incentive as soon as Thursday, according to sources familiar with the plans.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • They have frequently been seen at Swift’s side — at Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs games, out to dinner, at Swift’s birthday celebrations, Este’s New Year’s Eve wedding, and Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Bergdorf Goodman isn’t going to let its 125th anniversary celebrations pass by without some fancy shoes.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • And for a girl who is known for her epic Fourth of July bashes, wearing a gown by the designer for her wedding celebration (that just so happens to fall over the holiday weekend) seems like a perfect fit.
    — Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • This big-batch watermelon punch is great for summer bashes.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • Harrison led the Cardinals in touchdown receptions with eight as a rookie in 2024 and finished second in total targets with 116.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Receivers Asaad Waseem and Xavier Townsend combined for 14 receptions, 311 yards and two touchdowns.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Curators, art lovers and fellow artists are coming by for studio visits and show openings, which have gained a reputation as real shindigs.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026

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