as in event
a social gathering
we're hosting a little shindig this weekend for some friends
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Recent Examples of shindig
For the 32nd year, Vanity Fair is hosting the post-ceremony shindig where Hollywood’s brightest stars will converge to drink and dance into the wee hours of the morning.
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Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 5 Mar. 2026
Apparently these White House shindigs are fluid.
—Kevin Sherrington
feb. 27, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
The business of sports is on full display in Davos, Switzerland, where the World Economic Forum’s annual shindig for bigwigs kicked off earlier this week.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 20 Jan. 2026
One of the most important considerations when adjusting your party plans for inclement weather is communicating with your guests ahead of the shindig.
—Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
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Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 5 Mar. 2026
Apparently these White House shindigs are fluid.
—Kevin Sherrington
feb. 27, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
The business of sports is on full display in Davos, Switzerland, where the World Economic Forum’s annual shindig for bigwigs kicked off earlier this week.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 20 Jan. 2026
One of the most important considerations when adjusting your party plans for inclement weather is communicating with your guests ahead of the shindig.
—Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shindig
Noun
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Typical events, like the Super Bowl or large musical acts like Taylor Swift and Beyonce, at either of the venues, have clogged city streets and created a safety issue, Davidson says.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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However, keep in mind that the pools and private event suite (with a huge outdoor patio just a couple floors down) are all on that side, and the noise travels a bit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Crowds were relatively small last month, especially compared to March weekends in the years after the COVID pandemic, when thousands of young people packed Ocean Drive and the party was sullied by shootings, stampedes and curfews.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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It was defeated on a straight party-line vote, and our highly ideological legislature kept the gap between Title IX and Colorado law unresolved.—
Lisa Frizell,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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The magazine’s logo and a team of models from its latest annual swimsuit issue were present at another pre-game bash at the Michelin three-star restaurant Quince.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Organizing such a big bash is, of course, a demanding and absorbing job.—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Mar. 2026
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Multiple street signs were also damaged during the celebration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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In a city rife with steakhouses and flashy openings from around the world, Cantina Contramar is a real celebration of Mexican cuisine and culture.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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This past awards season, Hal & Harper creator Cooper Raiff and his co-star Lili Reinhart crashed a glitzy reception for Song Sung Blue, the biopic for which Kate Hudson went on to receive an Oscar nomination.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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Best of the rest Washington’s Jonah Coleman (5-8, 220) is a three-down back who rushed for 758 yards and 15 TDs, and had 31 receptions for 354 yards and 2 TDs.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Shindig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shindig. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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