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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
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.
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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.
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Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
23 June 2026
Summer get-togethers aren't complete without fresh watermelon.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
These nightly get-togethers as a family encourage us to slow down and spend quality time together.
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Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
16 June 2026
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.
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Sneha Dhandapani,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
Plan the get-togethers, barbecues, golf rounds, etc.
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Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Sports events, casual get-togethers, fun activities with kids and celebrations will give you pleasure.
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Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 May 2026
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
Paraguayan fans across the United States have been planning barbecues and get-togethers to watch the team's group stage matches.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for get-togethers
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At meetings, in the Oval Office, at Mar-a-Lago.
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Seiya Suzuki and Michael Conforto also homered for the Cubs, who moved 6 1/2 games behind the NL Central-leading Brewers, who had won the first four meetings between the teams this season.
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Authors think humans might just be able to leverage a few tools at our disposal to change the course of huge weather events.
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Tickets were still available for purchase on the X Games website as of early Friday evening, ranging from $19 single-day entry tickets to more than $400 premium tickets with access to the concerts on top of the X Games events.
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At fan gatherings, drones are barred within a 1-nautical-mile radius and up to 1,000 feet above ground level.
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Despite the trio's famous parents, the youngest Brodericks have managed to mostly stay out of the spotlight, except for public family gatherings like a January 2026 book launch for composer Marc Shaiman.
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With the passage of Thursday’s law, both sides have agreed to pull their respective measures from the November ballot, halting campaigns that had both parties amassing tens of millions in funding and blanketing the airwaves with ads.
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Fu declined to comment by phone, and CBS News Atlanta had not received responses from the remaining parties by the time of publication.
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The Sussexes are expected to travel across the Atlantic to join celebrations marking the one-year countdown to the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 event, according to the BBC.
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The wedding was extra special because just a few days before the celebrations, Cort returned from deployment.
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This big-batch watermelon punch is great for summer bashes.
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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.
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At Furman in 2023, Pline had 32 receptions for 287 yards and four touchdowns.
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Dress it up for evening receptions, or pair it with wedges and low sandals for more casual outdoor affairs.
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But that’s downright quaint compared to the opulent shindigs and fabled debauchery of the home’s previous owner.
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Modern day parties have nothing on the classic shindigs starring finger foods that were hard to resist.
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“Get-togethers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get-togethers. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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