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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
Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Rooms sleep up to five or six guests, with connecting rooms available for even larger parties.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 19 June 2026
City leaders and entrepreneurs have rushed to embrace the games, staging watch parties, block festivals and bar takeovers.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Last week, New York Knicks owner James Dolan and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani got into a war of words regarding team watch parties.
—Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
There will be no watch parties or areas to congregate outside the stadium.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Windholz is hosting World Cup watch parties at his bar.
—Jenna Thompson
june 18, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
Any partnership needs to benefit both parties.
—Daniela Schardinger, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The jury found that both parties acted with malice, opening the door for punitive damages, Fox 11 reported.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Noun
But thousands still had a chance to celebrate at watch parties across the city, including one in Brooklyn where fans turned an early morning bar crowd into a full-on celebration.
—Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Rooms sleep up to five or six guests, with connecting rooms available for even larger parties.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 19 June 2026
City leaders and entrepreneurs have rushed to embrace the games, staging watch parties, block festivals and bar takeovers.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Last week, New York Knicks owner James Dolan and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani got into a war of words regarding team watch parties.
—Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
There will be no watch parties or areas to congregate outside the stadium.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
Windholz is hosting World Cup watch parties at his bar.
—Jenna Thompson
june 18, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
Any partnership needs to benefit both parties.
—Daniela Schardinger, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The jury found that both parties acted with malice, opening the door for punitive damages, Fox 11 reported.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parties
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Health officials said the risk of exposure could increase as summer travel ramps up and Los Angeles welcomes international visitors for FIFA World Cup events being held in the region.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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Why not invest just as seriously in recreation centers, evening sports leagues, arts programs, neighborhood events and summer employment opportunities designed specifically for teenagers?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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That’s likely to change in Season 3, now that both factions have added key reinforcements.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The universe built for the manga – its characters, factions, and lore – also underpins Azuki TCG, the company’s trading card game, which topped $1 million in direct-to-player presales before its retail release.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 June 2026
Noun
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The ball was flying out of the park early and often, as the two teams combined for five total homers in the contest.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
21 June 2026
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The lopsided defeat spoke loudly to those who believe that tourney’s expansion from 32 to 48 teams was folly.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Noun
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They were written by a bunch of guys in powdered wigs and knee socks.—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
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Your memoir reframed Black Sabbath less as mythology and more as four working-class guys trying to survive life in Birmingham.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
17 June 2026
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Accommodations range from traditional hotel rooms to six-bedroom houses, ideal for larger groups.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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At the same time, progressive and labor groups that often find themselves at odds with the Chamber are avoiding jumping to conclusions, saying the move speaks more to the group’s quest for relevance than Becerra’s politics.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
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According to a report shared first with USA TODAY, as of 2025, among participants who were not yet saving for retirement, 20% of emergency savers began contributing to a 401(k) for the first time after initiating emergency savings.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Last year was the Avalo program’s first commercial season growing cotton, and it’s poised to expand sixfold in acreage in 2026, with all the first-year farmers returning along with additional participants.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Noun
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This big-batch watermelon punch is great for summer bashes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
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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The Targaryen civil war has been a bit of a slow burn so far, though both sides of the family have suffered major casualties.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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But the chances have been few and far between for both sides.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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“Parties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parties. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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