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shindig

noun

ˈshin-ˌdig

Definition of shindig

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 Tearful supporters at a California Working Families Party shindig at the Mission Control bar and arcade in downtown Santa Ana hugged Lopez, gifted her flowers and wished her well. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 Dua and Callum did not disappoint, emerging on Sunday afternoon for the shindig, with Dua wearing a sheer white Chloé dress and carrying a swan clutch bag. — Rebecca Cope, Vogue, 8 June 2026 But that’s downright quaint compared to the opulent shindigs and fabled debauchery of the home’s previous owner. — Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 8 June 2026 Impress with this easy, 3-ingredient appetizer at your next shindig. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for shindig

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Marci McCarthy, second from the right, posted about the event on LinkedIn.

— Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
But in 2024 and 2025, divers captured underwater video of two such events in the Mexican Pacific Ocean and in the Gulf of California.

— Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 23 July 2026

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If the lawsuit had played out in court, the losing party would be responsible for the other party’s attorneys’ fees, along with any other fees or damages awarded by a circuit court judge.

— Ilana Arougheti July 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
But even if party leaders approve a lineup shift this week, there’s no guarantee Georgians will vote early in the nominating contest.

— Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 23 July 2026

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Brazil finally won a first World Cup, inspired by 17-year-old Pele, a player who would do more than anyone else to promote the competition by his final, again victorious, bash at it 12 years later.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 23 July 2026
The actress also shared photos from inside the bash, which was attended by her Scream Queens costar Emma Roberts, her Last Showgirl costars Brenda Song and Kieran Shipka, actor Lukas Gage and model Alex Consani.

— Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

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In that span, Egbuka was WR3 (overall and in fantasy points per game) with 25 receptions for 445 receiving yards and five touchdowns on 38 targets.

— Jake Ciely, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Kaiuway appeared in 10 games last season and produced three receptions for 33 yards and a touchdown.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026

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