Thesaurus results for GET-TOGETHERS

get-togethers

noun

plural of get-together

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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a social gathering was invited to a neighborhood get-together in the neighbors' backyard

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Recent Examples of get-togethers Members gather for occasional get-togethers at local bars and restaurants to share their love of tiki culture. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026 This is the perfect size microwave for large families and big get-togethers. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 Snacks cakes like this are easy little desserts perfect for last-minute get-togethers, bake sales, or an emergency sugar craving. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 July 2026 Chaparro held wine and pasta nights with his friends as a student at Fordham University, but says those types of casual get-togethers don’t seem to happen as frequently anymore. — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 29 June 2026 The four-piece collection includes a sofa, loveseat, coffee table, and side table, creating an inviting setup for everything from morning coffee to evening get-togethers. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 These recipes for nut and snack mixes are perfect for a party snack, road trips, office potlucks, tailgate get-togethers, or food gifts. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 23 June 2026 Summer get-togethers aren't complete without fresh watermelon. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026 These nightly get-togethers as a family encourage us to slow down and spend quality time together. — Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 16 June 2026

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Noun

Newcastle feared an even more punitive settlement and spent months in dialogue and face-to-face meetings with UEFA officials to try to reduce the severity of the punishments.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Bouanga has scored 11 goals in 10 career matches against the Galaxy across all competitions and has scored in the last seven meetings, the longest such streak in the rivalry’s history.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

Definition of meetings

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But taxpayers did foot the bill for those stadiums at one point, presumably with the expectation that they could be used for a wide variety of events – including potential World Cup games.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Club legends Ian Rush, Robbie Fowler, Phil Thompson and Tash Dowie will be on the trip to attend various meet-and-greet events with sponsors and supporters.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of events

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There is an exemption to the gift rules that allows free entry to gatherings that are widely attended and paid for by third parties, but only if certain conditions are met.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
Use music intentionally for transitions, gatherings and shared rituals.

— Bija Bennett, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of gatherings

Noun

The War In times of peace, Odysseus, king of Ithaca, and his wife Penelope (Anne Hathaway) had hosted parties in their palace for all — even beggars were welcome.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026
Co-owner Jeff Lyell closed a block of Morgan Ford Road and rolled in a massive screen, creating one of the city's largest and most authentic watch parties.

— Meredith Nierman, NPR, 17 July 2026

Definition of parties

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

Definition of bashes

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Cordero caught 35 receptions for 539 yards and a touchdown while carrying offers from San Diego State, UNLV and Columbia.

— Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 15 July 2026
Not just enthusiastic crowds, but also, in some cases, the receptions contributed generally to a positive impression by the United States.

— Ted Reed, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of receptions

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
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

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