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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
Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 20 Mar. 2026
The approval comes as the parties are fighting bitterly over the policies of the Department of Homeland Security, leading to a funding lapse that is now in its 34th day.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Mar. 2026
Democrats briefly held one in 2009, but that required two consecutive blue-wave elections and a Republican switching parties.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Easier said than done when both parties leave a swarm of paparazzi in their wakes.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026
At the time, sources told THR that because alcohol was involved, it was questioned if one or both parties were too intoxicated to give consent.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
The probes are the latest in a long-running dispute between the political parties on how to interpret a provision, known as the Weldon Amendment, that's included in federal spending laws each year.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Georgia lawmakers of all parties are racing to suspend the state’s gas tax as oil prices continue to climb.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Political parties in Lebanon are all based on religion.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
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Although the Commission did a U-turn after the parties sweetened the deal, the episode underscored that merger outcomes can bind companies with social taxes that may undermine their commercial merits.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 20 Mar. 2026
The approval comes as the parties are fighting bitterly over the policies of the Department of Homeland Security, leading to a funding lapse that is now in its 34th day.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Mar. 2026
Democrats briefly held one in 2009, but that required two consecutive blue-wave elections and a Republican switching parties.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 20 Mar. 2026
Easier said than done when both parties leave a swarm of paparazzi in their wakes.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026
At the time, sources told THR that because alcohol was involved, it was questioned if one or both parties were too intoxicated to give consent.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026
The probes are the latest in a long-running dispute between the political parties on how to interpret a provision, known as the Weldon Amendment, that's included in federal spending laws each year.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Georgia lawmakers of all parties are racing to suspend the state’s gas tax as oil prices continue to climb.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Political parties in Lebanon are all based on religion.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parties
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Such events hurt both stocks and bonds in the short term.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
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The sequence of events that led to Wilson’s murder, and ultimately, Armstrong’s conviction, is told through interviews with Austin police detectives and Travis County prosecutors, and by myself and others who became immersed in the tragedy through our work.—
Ian Dille,
Outside,
13 Mar. 2026
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Boko Haram has since become stronger, with thousands of fighters and different factions, including the Islamic State West Africa Province, which is backed by the Islamic State group.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Assassin’s Creed is a high-octane thriller centered on the secret war between two shadowy factions — one set on determining mankind’s future through control and manipulation, while the other fights to preserve free will.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Nuggets have been fighting one battle after another for the last week, facing four Western Conference playoff teams in four different cities.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Heat, which has needed to qualify for the playoffs through the NBA’s play-in tournament in each of the last three seasons, needs to finish among the East’s top six teams to clinch a playoff spot and avoid the play-in tournament.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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The Natural Resources Defense Council, the Southern Environmental Law Center and other environmental groups have filed a lawsuit to block the exemptions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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The President has seized upon the claim by right-wing groups that white South Africans, particularly farmers, are victims of an ongoing genocide.—
Boyce Upholt,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Designers such as Mark Gong, Oude Waag, and Garçon by Garçon are among the participants this season.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Research found that eating one avocado daily for 12 weeks improved participants' attention.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
16 Mar. 2026
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Check out the full list of this year’s biggest bashes.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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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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Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, has come under tremendous fire from all sides.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Japanese officials say the two sides will work to deepen cooperation in regional security, critical minerals, energy and dealing with China.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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Outfield requires far more starting spots, and most of those available later in drafts are locked in platoons.—
Dalton Del Don,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 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 21 Mar. 2026.
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