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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
Reuters 3 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
There are no easy fixes, so figuring out how to cushion the harsh impact will be the basis of negotiations with other parties in the Japanese legislature, the Diet.
—Jeff Kingston, Time, 4 Oct. 2025
That election saw a multitude of opposition parties join forces to form a patchwork administration and oust the LDP for the first time since its formation.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
As synonymous with Kentucky as the mint julep, this dessert was created by George Kern in 1954 for Melrose Inn, a restaurant in Prospect that was known for its Derby parties.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Officials also said that both parties were not local residents.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2025
Unless Labour, the Greens, and Your Party come to an electoral understanding, their candidates will have to compete with one another, and with other parties, over every seat, dividing the left-leaning vote and potentially allowing Reform or the Conservatives to come out on top.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2025
Upon arrival, young guests are treated to a slime smoothie, setting the stage for Nickelodeon character meet-and-greets and impromptu dance parties.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Last week, a filing in the defamation case against Powell also showed the parties seeking voluntary dismissal.
—Olivia Rubin, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2025
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An ally of Hungarian leader Viktor Orban, Babis has teamed up with a number of far-right parties in the Patriots for Europe group in the European Parliament to challenge the mainstream direction of Europe’s policies, including decarbonisation.
—Reuters 3 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
There are no easy fixes, so figuring out how to cushion the harsh impact will be the basis of negotiations with other parties in the Japanese legislature, the Diet.
—Jeff Kingston, Time, 4 Oct. 2025
That election saw a multitude of opposition parties join forces to form a patchwork administration and oust the LDP for the first time since its formation.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
As synonymous with Kentucky as the mint julep, this dessert was created by George Kern in 1954 for Melrose Inn, a restaurant in Prospect that was known for its Derby parties.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Officials also said that both parties were not local residents.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2025
Unless Labour, the Greens, and Your Party come to an electoral understanding, their candidates will have to compete with one another, and with other parties, over every seat, dividing the left-leaning vote and potentially allowing Reform or the Conservatives to come out on top.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2025
Upon arrival, young guests are treated to a slime smoothie, setting the stage for Nickelodeon character meet-and-greets and impromptu dance parties.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
Last week, a filing in the defamation case against Powell also showed the parties seeking voluntary dismissal.
—Olivia Rubin, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parties
Noun
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In celebration of the new store, Primark is planning to host a series of events throughout opening weekend.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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According to research by Groundwork USA, a national network of environmental nonprofits, the amount of rainfall during intense precipitation events in the Midwest has increased by 42% since 1956.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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However, the group said other elements required broader agreement among Palestinian factions.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Despite outward shows of unity, Cuba’s Communist Party is riven with factions that are frequently reported to be at odds.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are players chiseled like stone who support their respective teams.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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And the justices will consider later this term whether states can prevent transgender girls and women from playing on female sports teams.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Approximately 1,400 Palestinians and 13 Israelis died in the operation, which lasted 22 days, according to aid groups.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Most Marxist groups in Britain have spent at least some years inside the Labour Party, hoping to change it from within.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
4 Oct. 2025
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During the 2024-25 school year, participants were capped at 3%.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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Don't miss the Trachten Parade with over 150 participants dressed in authentic German costumes and dances by Donauschwaben and the Enzian dance groups.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This legendary German restaurant is throwing three Oktoberfest bashes.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Even with a series of backyard bashes, the box office returns can be dry.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Those two near-perfect sides just kept on winning every week.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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While the classic pairing elsewhere may be schnitzel with sides of potato and cucumber salads, Gutierrez likes to pair Spätlese with dishes such as oysters with melon granita and halibut with mussel reduction.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
5 Oct. 2025
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Vogt is all but certain to win again, despite Hinch’s deft handling of the Tigers’ tricky platoons across the board.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Trump’s grandiose displays of brute force—the massing of weapons of war and platoons of masked, unidentified combat fighters targeting the very civilian populations they are commissioned to protect—does not bring reassurance.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Parties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parties. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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