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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
Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
When community members have gone to TCU officials complaining about parties, they’ve often been told TCU can’t control what students do off school property, Williamson said.
—Samuel O'Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2026
In all its iterations, the shoe has captivated Hollywood’s most stylish stars like Teyana Taylor, Selena Gomez and Dua Lipa, who have worn them on red carpets to after parties, and for countless TV appearances.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
Can Llambi is an event venue that's equipped to host weddings and parties — and, of course, film shoots — but unfortunately isn't open to visitors day-to-day.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
But just be careful, because hiring parties, HR people might see that as problematic.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
In successful mediations, the parties involved decide the terms.
—Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
All parties involved are still focused on finding a trade resolution.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
This year's midterm elections will test efforts by the emboldened to pull both parties to their edges.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
State lawmakers reconvened for the 2026 legislative session with both chambers and both parties focused on cost of living.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
When community members have gone to TCU officials complaining about parties, they’ve often been told TCU can’t control what students do off school property, Williamson said.
—Samuel O'Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2026
In all its iterations, the shoe has captivated Hollywood’s most stylish stars like Teyana Taylor, Selena Gomez and Dua Lipa, who have worn them on red carpets to after parties, and for countless TV appearances.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
Can Llambi is an event venue that's equipped to host weddings and parties — and, of course, film shoots — but unfortunately isn't open to visitors day-to-day.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
But just be careful, because hiring parties, HR people might see that as problematic.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
In successful mediations, the parties involved decide the terms.
—Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
All parties involved are still focused on finding a trade resolution.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
This year's midterm elections will test efforts by the emboldened to pull both parties to their edges.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parties
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And in between, there are ample other events, tournaments and series that fashion should be watching.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
13 Jan. 2026
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And events are designed around physiological reality.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Instead, the major political factions of the time--from the moderates to the communists to the Islamists to millions of everyday Iranians--put their trust in the mullahs to bring them a free Iran.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
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But no amount of protesting will bring our factions together.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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As of January 7, seven teams are looking for a new coach, including the Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, Las Vegas Raiders, Tennessee Titans, Atlanta Falcons, and Arizona Cardinals.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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That's not to mention the lower ranks where teams like James Madison or Tulane might find their way into the 12-team field, only to get obliterated in the playoff and lose their coaches and half their players to Power Five schools along the way.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Israeli attacks weakened Iran’s regional armed proxy groups such as Hamas and Hezbollahwhile US strikes dealt significant damage to the country’s nuclear program, which the government spent billions to develop.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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In other locations, particularly in southeastern Iran, rights groups said security forces fired directly at protesters in Zahedan after prayers, wounding several people.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The group was tracked for an average of 25 years, during which time 3,208 participants developed dementia.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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This perspective reflects her broader philosophy that people are active participants in their own process, capable of interpreting their internal signals with guidance rather than direction.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
8 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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From school functions to open houses to dinner parties and festive bashes, December tends to be a month full of visiting.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
22 Nov. 2025
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Despite the two sides being engaged in negotiations for months, a deal has been elusive.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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That will mean meetings with investors, and both sides trying to sway the influential shareholder advisory firms like Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass-Lewis (though notably ISS’ recommendation failed to make a dent in the Disney fight).—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Jan. 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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The white officers in the 24 companies overseeing the volunteer platoons were also initially skeptical.—
Time,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Parties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parties. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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