GET-TOGETHER Synonyms: 179 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈget-tə-ˌge-t͟hər

Definition of get-together

as in meeting

a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose promised to meet friends for lunch after that morning's get-together for sales reps

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Relevance

as in event

a social gathering was invited to a neighborhood get-together in the neighbors' backyard

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get together

2 of 2

phrase

as in gather

to come together into one body or place We all have busy schedules, but we try to get together at least once a month.

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as in collect

to bring together in one body or place They got together enough signatures for the petition.

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Recent Examples of get-together

Noun

Chaparro held wine and pasta nights with his friends as a student at Fordham University, but says those types of casual get-togethers don’t seem to happen as frequently anymore. — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 29 June 2026 Provide Outdoor Games and a Movie A classic outdoor summer get-together requires classic outdoor summer activities. — Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026

Phrase

But regardless of the curfew, this community still plans on getting together and rallying behind their homeland. — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 2 July 2026 The pair first got together in 2018 and successfully raised chicks in 2019 and 2022. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for get-together

Recent Examples of Synonyms for get-together

Noun

An explosion went off near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus on Tuesday, where French President Emmanuel Macron had spent the night ahead of a meeting with his Syrian counterpart, according to French and Syrian media.

— Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
The build-up to this meeting has been tense, with defense spending remaining a contentious topic.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 7 July 2026

Definition of meeting

Noun

Political conventions are typically massive gatherings reserved for presidential election years, where parties formally nominate their candidates for the general election.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 1 July 2026
See how designer Hattie Sparks Collins gave her in-laws' new build to a sunny dose of gathering-place nostalgia.

— Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 30 June 2026

Definition of gathering

Noun

In movies, friendships end with a big blowup after there has been a significant betrayal by one party.

— Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
Another climber, who was not part of the woman's party, happened to be nearby and was able to help the woman, remaining with her group until responders arrived, per the Forest Service.

— Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Definition of party

Noun

According to The New York Times, Swift and Kelce's plans allegedly include a smaller gathering of about 100 people on July 2, as well as a larger celebration with around 1,000 guests on July 3.

— Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
All of which sent the sellout crowd into jubilant celebrations, some jumping, others breaking out World Cup chants.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

Definition of celebration

Noun

With her tight security, especially after the wedding, Lawrence doubts the public would even know if the couple was throwing their first Fourth of July bash as husband and wife in Rhode Island.

— Bella DeCrescenzo, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Those who were spotted entering MSG for the bash included Ed Sheeran, Bradley Cooper, Zoë Kravitz, Jack Antonoff, Gigi Hadid, Dakota Johnson, Ethan Hawke, MGK, Jason Sudeikis, Hugh Grant and Camila Cabello.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 July 2026

Definition of bash

Noun

This warm reception highlighted the deep bond Bichette forged with the franchise and its supporters, proving that a lasting positive impact can lead to fond memories, even after a player moves on.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
At the time of its release, Smith took Morbius' subpar reception in stride.

— Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026

Definition of reception

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