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
One of the most important considerations when adjusting your party plans for inclement weather is communicating with your guests ahead of the shindig.
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Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
An ensemble piece in the truest sense, Tyler Taormina's film captures the joys and exhaustions of holiday gatherings via a Long Island family's annual Christmas Eve shindig.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Nov. 2025
Her ex-lover (Nina Hoss) is his biggest competition and is also invited to the shindig.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
In hopes of bolstering George’s chances and briefly escaping the stuffy confines of married life, Hedda decides to throw a shindig announcing the couple’s return from their honeymoon.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 28 Oct. 2025
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Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
An ensemble piece in the truest sense, Tyler Taormina's film captures the joys and exhaustions of holiday gatherings via a Long Island family's annual Christmas Eve shindig.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Nov. 2025
Her ex-lover (Nina Hoss) is his biggest competition and is also invited to the shindig.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
In hopes of bolstering George’s chances and briefly escaping the stuffy confines of married life, Hedda decides to throw a shindig announcing the couple’s return from their honeymoon.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shindig
Noun
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During Monday’s event, the company presented a $50,000 donation and pledging 500 volunteer hours to Nourish Up, formerly Fishes & Loaves, a nonprofit addressing food insecurity for Charlotte families.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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The eight-team event begins with quarterfinal games April 1-2 at MGM Grand Garden Arena.—
Laurence Miedema,
Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Much of Sunday night featured a baseball game played in the middle of a concert put on by a dozen marching bands playing at 100 birthday parties.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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The president is fighting against historical headwinds for the party in power and, like President Joe Biden before him, is navigating voter anxiety about the cost of living in America.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Mar. 2026
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Indeed, the morning after the Oscars, some celebrities opted to post chicer shots snapped at Guy Oseary and Madonna’s annual bash rather than the disappointing red carpet pics from VF.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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Step behind the velvet rope with candids from photographer Hunter Abrams, get the scoop from inside the bash with our dishy behind-the-scenes party report, take a bite with an insider view from the dinner Vanity Fair hosted during the ceremony, and much, much more.—
Vanity Fair,
Vanity Fair,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The dugout celebration magnified with each runner that crossed home plate.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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After nearly 100 years, an overdue celebration.—
Ren Clayton,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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In his career, Waddle has 373 receptions for 5,039 yards and 26 touchdowns.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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During his final two seasons with the 49ers, Jennings averaged 66 receptions, 809 yards, and registered 15 touchdowns during that span.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Shindig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shindig. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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