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as in events
a social gathering
we're all invited to the big party to celebrate the end of the year
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as in factions
a group of people acting together within a larger group
a small party got together to protest the new chairman's decision
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as in people
a member of the human race
my grandfather's a determined old party, so don't underestimate him
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as in groups
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
for parties of more than six people the restaurant automatically adds a 15% service charge to the bill
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as in participants
one who takes part in something
a party to the agreement
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Recent Examples of parties
Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
Many Republican officeholders in the Reaganite mold opposed them, and economists from both parties warned that they were poorly designed to reduce the overall trade deficit.
—David Pozen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Voters from all political parties overwhelmingly see unlimited spending in elections as a threat to our democracy.
—Ramtin Arablouei, NPR, 26 Feb. 2026
Cotidiano also includes an upstairs private space of about 3,500 square feet for private events and parties and offers catering packages.
—Connie Ogle
updated February 26, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
So Old So Young by Grant Ginder Over twenty years and five parties, six college friends reunite again and again, believing their bond will outlast the upheavals of adulthood.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
Others have not, and more parties are interested than has been reported.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Ghost stories, families, births, deaths, parties — all of them.
—Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Mountbatten-Windsor and Giuffre's settlement was confidential, the parties had said in a joint statement in the filing.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
In such arrangements, the parties typically split the payments, with the authorized entity completing the reimbursement paperwork and the ineligible provider ostensibly performing the services billed.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
Many Republican officeholders in the Reaganite mold opposed them, and economists from both parties warned that they were poorly designed to reduce the overall trade deficit.
—David Pozen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Voters from all political parties overwhelmingly see unlimited spending in elections as a threat to our democracy.
—Ramtin Arablouei, NPR, 26 Feb. 2026
Cotidiano also includes an upstairs private space of about 3,500 square feet for private events and parties and offers catering packages.
—Connie Ogle
updated February 26, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
So Old So Young by Grant Ginder Over twenty years and five parties, six college friends reunite again and again, believing their bond will outlast the upheavals of adulthood.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
Others have not, and more parties are interested than has been reported.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Ghost stories, families, births, deaths, parties — all of them.
—Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Mountbatten-Windsor and Giuffre's settlement was confidential, the parties had said in a joint statement in the filing.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parties
Noun
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Seitz’s attorneys, however, argued the video supported their version of events.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The enforcement is unpredictable; a grower may be ordered to conduct a recall and pay fines for a situation that others face without penalty, even when no adverse health events are reported.—
Rino Ferrarese,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
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Over the past several weeks, leaders in the MAHA movement and the GOP have been fighting over how to win the midterms without angering the factions that make up MAHA.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
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Though the agreement was widely celebrated, the prospects for peace were quickly questioned because the deal didn’t include all warring factions.—
ABC NEWS,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Cherry Creek’s boys and girls tennis teams once put up state-title streaks of 19 straight each.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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The group was never broken up into first, second and third teams, nobody dropped out, and a handful of those players ended up turning professional.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Though the groups operate with some autonomy, Iran has provided them with financial support, weaponry such as drones, missiles, and training and intelligence.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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Huitzilin exited his vehicle holding up his own camera phone alongside his wife, and the two groups got into a heated exchange, according to video played in court.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Obama announced that plan, which eventually drew 30,000 participants, during his 2014 State of the Union.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Furthermore, 55% of survey participants view the president's direction for the country as a change for the worse.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The result Saturday was a mid-winter party that felt different than any of their previous bashes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, the 2026 Golden Globes weekend includes pre-and post-show bashes hosted by Universal, Amazon MGM Studios, Netflix and BAFTA.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
2 Jan. 2026
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The two sides have reported differing casualty figures.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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The two sides adjourned after around three hours of talks and resumed the discussions later.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Rays’ current depth chart is extremely left-handed, forcing them to choose two lefty bats who will effectively play every day alongside a heavy set of platoons.—
Derek VanRiper,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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According to the Defense official, the Army plans to ramp up training over the next year, eventually sending in platoons of some 40 soldiers at a time to train.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Parties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parties. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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