Thesaurus results for GET-TOGETHERS

get-togethers

noun

plural of get-together

as in meetings

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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as in events

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

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Recent Examples of get-togethers Years later, the two started experimenting with recipes while hosting get-togethers with family and friends. — Beret Leone, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 The neighborhood has 335 homes from $675,000 to over $1 million, two clubhouses, two swimming pools, a swim team and lots of potluck and other get-togethers. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026 Flat Our editors are currently inseparable from our Rothy’s flats and sneakers, donning them from work to happy-hour get-togethers and every life happening in between. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026 Think baking dishes for holiday get-togethers, serveware for birthday celebrations, and even a new, more spacious dining table. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 From sharing hearty soups and stews at potlucks to baking gooey cookies and spiced pies for holiday get-togethers, fall recipes are a large part of what makes the season so cozy and magical. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2026 Nancy Guthrie’s active social life Friends who’ve shared tidbits about Guthrie since her abduction have described her social life as highly active, involving frequent get-togethers, meaningful discussion and even gameplay. — Taylor Seely, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026 The business, which opened in downtown Lee’s Summit last fall, offers a mobile charcuterie service for off-site gatherings ranging from small get-togethers to large events. — Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 In other words, local get-togethers that form relationships – like community gardens – can better ignite the natural impulse to give than groups simply asking for a donation to a cause. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 30 July 2026

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Noun

Last month, citing anonymous sources, Reuters reported that Solidigm was holding pitch meetings with investment banks for an IPO that could value the company at up to $150 billion.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
The Lakers' healthy second-half lead dwindled to six points down the stretch, but Reaves and Kessler made big players to seal the Lakers' ninth win in the last 13 meetings with their crosstown rivals.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

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The district would install gates on its drives that could be opened or closed as needed during events and school hours.

— Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
The local police department is conducting a criminal investigation into the events leading up to the collision and the actions of those involved, Kinnan said Wednesday.

— Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of events

Noun

Plan low-key gatherings like a cozy dinner or weekend hike to stay socially connected, and try mindfulness practices such as meditation or deep breathing.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Central Florida has been overtaken by frightening fiends and ghoulish gatherings on front lawns of suburban homes as Halloween fast approaches.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of gatherings

Noun

An average of four recent polls puts the two camps at roughly 50 and 53 seats, respectively, leaving Arab parties and smaller factions potentially pivotal.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
The campaign pursues voters from both parties who feel the cost of caring for a child or an aging parent is growing untenable.

— Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of parties

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The weekend would include a lakefront welcome party at Westward, an intimate rehearsal dinner at a private club, a ceremony at a chapel near her home, and the rest of the celebrations in her family’s backyard.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
The Cinema Eye Honors, one of the main bellwethers for the Best Documentary Feature race, began its 20th annual celebrations with a first wave of awards announcements for its 2027 ceremony.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of celebrations

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Gone are the beer bashes, the thrill of invention and any hint that Zuckerberg lusted for something — women, attention, clout — other than a quarterly earnings report.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
More recently, over the summer, FunDimension was World Cup watch party central, hosting bashes for various matches with soccer stars including Paul Pogba in attendance.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of bashes

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Spann-Ford was the only one who got involved in the pass game though, hauling in two receptions for 11 yards.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
McMahan, a senior, had five receptions for 132 yards and a touchdown, blocked a field goal, recovered a fumble, had six solo tackles and intercepted three passes, returning one 60 yards for the clinching touchdown.

— Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of receptions

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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
Curators, art lovers and fellow artists are coming by for studio visits and show openings, which have gained a reputation as real shindigs.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026

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