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as in event
a social gathering
we're all invited to the big party to celebrate the end of the year
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as in faction
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 group
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 participant
one who takes part in something
a party to the agreement
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as in person
a member of the human race
my grandfather's a determined old party, so don't underestimate him
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Recent Examples of party
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Considering Perry will be working hard in Australia while Bloom is partying it up at a wedding Perry would have probably loved to attend, that remains to be seen.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 23 June 2025
Collin Binkley, Arkansas Online, 26 July 2025
In 1992, Epstein joined Trump for a party at Mar-a-Lago, where a video shows Trump chatting and laughing next to Epstein.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 25 July 2025
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Noun
This recent attack highlights the need for travelers to be aware of spiking risks while partying abroad.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Considering Perry will be working hard in Australia while Bloom is partying it up at a wedding Perry would have probably loved to attend, that remains to be seen.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 23 June 2025
Verb
The funding freeze was challenged by several lawsuits as educators, Congress members from both parties and others called for the administration to release the money.
—Collin Binkley, Arkansas Online, 26 July 2025
In 1992, Epstein joined Trump for a party at Mar-a-Lago, where a video shows Trump chatting and laughing next to Epstein.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for party
Noun
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IndieWire shares details exclusively below ahead of the event taking place August 20-24.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 Aug. 2025
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More Tim Heitman/Getty Images His result at this event gave Charlie 80 points toward the Junior Ryder Cup team's qualifying ranking, bringing his total to 455.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Well, Hamas is a small faction within the Palestinian people.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
1 Aug. 2025
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Max, Hank, and Nora track their rogue family members, until the two factions face off against each other in a full-on battle for the Thundermans’ future.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
31 July 2025
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Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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The team began as a pilot project with limited service hours in August 2023.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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The group has never allowed journalists to visit their sites and Israel's military has barred reporters from independently entering Gaza throughout the war.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Aug. 2025
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By combining authentic passion with genuine care, the group shows inspiration can come from unexpected places—sometimes on four wheels, with a powerful engine and a committed community.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
2 Aug. 2025
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Of all participants, 38% approve of the Trump administration’s immigration policies and 62% disapprove, according to the poll.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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General Catalyst led the latest round, with participants also including CoreWeave, Khosla Ventures, and Y Combinator. Moonvalley last week launched Marey, a video offering based on licensed IP and built in collaboration with subsidiary Asteria Film Co.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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The report cited a person familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity because the details were not public.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Poor air quality can be devastating for a person’s health, especially vulnerable populations.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
2 Aug. 2025
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Those who wish to revel without reservation in good feelings about their country feel threatened by those who note the tragedies and oppression that lay at the heart of this period.—
ANNETTE GORDON-REED,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Dec. 2017
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And there are the neighbors who revel at the many nicknames coined for the spot.—
Lauren Brensel,
Sun Sentinel,
17 July 2025
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At a time when deep state cuts have slashed arts funding, horror movies have proven to be a frighteningly resilient business in South Florida — and the proof is in Popcorn Frights, a defiantly indie horror bash that has inexplicably become Broward County’s biggest film festival.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
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Kansas native Travis Marvin, T-Marv to his country fans, was performing at the pregame Bud Light bash and invited Foil to join him on stage.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Party.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/party. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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