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
The three-day shindig opened in triumphant fashion on Friday with a bill highlighted by legendary saxophonist Charles Lloyd and the multi-talented Don Was.
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Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
Photograph: Jeff Chiu/AP Newsroom Google just held its big I/O developer shindig and product announcement event today in California.
—Boone Ashworth, Wired News, 20 May 2025
Based in the 1930s, the main characters, Smoke and Stack (both played by Michael B. Jordan), return to the small city from Chicago to start a juke joint when unwelcome blood thirsty guests ruin their shindig.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 7 May 2025
Sanders’ lavish shindig came after a days-long wait to be drafted into the NFL, as the former Colorado quarterback was ultimately selected in the fifth round with the 144th pick by the Cleveland Browns after initially being projected as a first-round pick.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 16 June 2025
Photograph: Jeff Chiu/AP Newsroom Google just held its big I/O developer shindig and product announcement event today in California.
—Boone Ashworth, Wired News, 20 May 2025
Based in the 1930s, the main characters, Smoke and Stack (both played by Michael B. Jordan), return to the small city from Chicago to start a juke joint when unwelcome blood thirsty guests ruin their shindig.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 7 May 2025
Sanders’ lavish shindig came after a days-long wait to be drafted into the NFL, as the former Colorado quarterback was ultimately selected in the fifth round with the 144th pick by the Cleveland Browns after initially being projected as a first-round pick.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shindig
Noun
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The new smart glasses are a bridge between the company's audio-only Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and the experimental Orion augmented reality glasses that the company revealed at last year's Connect event.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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In the wake of Kirk’s shooting, both Democrats and Republicans have expressed concerns about holding outdoor events.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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American Clean Power's Grumet said that energy policy has become a core aspect of each party's political base, leading each party to campaign and then govern based on energy ideology rather than pragmatism which, in turn, creates instability.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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As a result, both parties will continue a power-sharing agreement that Hortman brokered after the 2024 elections in which Democrats lost their majority, the Associated Press reported.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Black Rabbit begins in medias res with an audacious jewelry robbery at a loud, underlit bash at the Brooklyn eatery that gives the show its name.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
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In The Club With DJ Snake—World-famous DJ Snake makes a cameo in the film and brings the party to life in the disco bash scene.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Her kids were at the celebration with flags and traditional Mexican shirts.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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As Emmy celebrations peppered the town on Saturday night, a starkly differently occasion left attendees shaken, tearful and reminded of the immersive power of cinema.—
Stacey Wilson Hunt,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Sep. 2025
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Tight end Dae’Quan Wright added 9 receptions for 99 yards and 2 touchdowns as Ole Miss tied its highest point total ever against an SEC opponent while dealing Arkansas one of the most painful home losses of the Coach Sam Pittman era.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kraft’s most impressive play, though, might have been a 17-yard reception in the right flat midway through the second quarter.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The fete will be held at Le Méridien Beach Plaza in Monaco, and is by invitation only.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The heads of some of the world’s leading film fetes gathered Tuesday at the Sarajevo Film Festival to discuss the role of festivals, broaching topical issues such as audience development and how growing political tension is affecting both curatorial and strategic decisions.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Shindig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shindig. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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