parties 1 of 2

plural of party
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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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parties

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verb

present tense third-person singular of party

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of parties
Noun
Lawmakers in both parties agree more guardrails are needed, but even narrow attempts at regulation have fallen apart and a certain skepticism has set in. Steven Sloan, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026 The parties have requested oral argument and await the 10th Circuit’s decision on whether to grant and schedule one. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Now lawmakers in both parties are discussing human extinction. Ian Duncan, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2026 Californians are deeply pessimistic about the direction of the state and nation, expecting tough economic times and are sour on both major political parties, according to a new poll. Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026 Traveling to screenings, parties, country side chef cookouts. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026 In one case, the justices scrapped a 50-year-old rule that capped how much political parties could spend in coordination with candidates. Bart Jansen, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 According to children’s program manager Fedeline Julien, who has worked for Beaches since 1999, the area where Treasure Beach stands used to be dedicated to beach parties, team member residences, and the jerk truck. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 The Mateos used the ground floor as a painting studio, lived on the third floor with their 5-year-old son, and would occasionally venture onto the roof for small summer parties. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parties
Noun
  • Fiery rookie Young-il (Lee Min-ho) — the younger brother of a connected official — is assigned to cover the prime minister’s Liberation Day speech when the shooting goes awry, leading him to witness the events first-hand.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
  • When the Farmer destroys the flock’s beloved pumpkin patch, Shaun turns mad scientist to fix the problem, only for events to spiral out of control as a wild beast roams the woods of Mossingham.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026
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  • Aldermen tested their chances of improving the deal for months, an effort first reported by the Tribune that saw various City Council factions pledge to reject a sale for a host of reasons.
    Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The result is a fractured country, with the Houthis controlling the capital and the northwest, and the government and allied factions holding much of the south and east.
    Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • These two teams are pretty evenly matched, but give the Cowboys with their receivers a slight edge in their home opener.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • District play for many Texas high school football teams starts Thursday or Friday.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Another 13 people were wounded on downtown Sacramento’s K Street and 10th Street, in what became the deadliest mass shooting in the city’s history.
    Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
  • Organizers say more than 125,000 people are expected throughout the event, bringing in millions of dollars for the local economy.
    Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • For groups of six to 10, the library offers a private dining space that can be booked ahead.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The $177 billion finding represents nearly 10% of federal discretionary spending, the groups said.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Like all the other participants in the beginning class, Bugumba also has an artistic bent, bringing a tumbler artistically decorated with cat logos and a phone case covered with feline pictures.
    Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Time therefore became a critical factor, as market participants first needed to understand the role and implications of partnering with a public investor that shared both risks and returns.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • And for a girl who is known for her epic Fourth of July bashes, wearing a gown by the designer for her wedding celebration (that just so happens to fall over the holiday weekend) seems like a perfect fit.
    Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • This big-batch watermelon punch is great for summer bashes.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
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  • Room for Disagreement For Oman, Qatar, and Pakistan, these economic and security costs may add urgency in their push to press all sides to a resolution.
    Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Also high on the agenda is a trade truce that saw both sides lower tariffs and export restrictions, which is set to expire in November.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026

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“Parties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parties. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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