together 1 of 2

adverb

tə-ˈge-t͟hər How to pronounce together (audio)
Definition of togethernext
1
as in concurrently
at one and the same time the two packages, although sent on different days, arrived together

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2
as in jointly
in or by combined action or effort working together, we can get this project done on time

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3
as in collectively
with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time together, the properties are worth more than five million

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4
as in successively
in succession without others coming in between for three days together the stubborn child refused to eat

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together

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adjective

as in composed
free from emotional or mental agitation she's one of the most together people I know

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Recent Examples of together
Adverb
The two swiftwater technicians waded to the Fulchers’ house and retrieved the Fulcher children, who were huddled together on the mattress. — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026 How these 3 ended up together One of the passengers was James Vogan, 29, of Towson, Md. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
Adjective
Schedule a mix of together time and free time to avoid burnout and give everyone space. — Taylor Haught, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Dec. 2025 Ring her own daughter to ask how her day has been and promise some together time. — Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for together
Recent Examples of Synonyms for together
  1. concurrently
  2. jointly
  3. collectively
  4. successively
  5. composed
  6. simultaneously
  7. overall
  8. consecutively
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  • In a September hearing, Judge Davis VanderVelde sentenced Kirkman to 35 years to life for both murders, with the sentences running concurrently.
    — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 24 Oct. 2026
  • That sentence will run concurrently to a 60-year sentence the judge meted out in January because Castro-Arroyo violated the terms of his probation when he was arrested on the murder charge.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of concurrently
Adverb
  • Under the collective bargaining agreement, appeals will be heard by one of four people — former players Derrick Brooks, Jordy Nelson and James Thrash, or former coach Ron Rivera — who were jointly appointed by the NFL and NFLPA.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Marketing and communications should jointly lead a cross-functional review before leaders approve pricing changes, partnerships, launches or policy shifts.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of jointly
Adverb
  • The bugs, collectively called PHP2Shell, could allow attackers to execute code and read memory that could contain sensitive information, like passwords.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Wikis—or modular, collectively edited websites—preceded Wikipedia.
    — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of collectively
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  • Their concentrations then increase at successively higher trophic levels (levels of the food chain) as organisms consume contaminated prey.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Samsung has successively shaved a few millimeters off every year, taking a leap last year with the Z Fold 7.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of successively
Adjective
  • The British singer, 27, composed and co-wrote the lyrics with Bastian Langebæk and Max Wolfgang, according to the song credits on Spotify.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The Emma style, a more composed and sensible block-heel pump, is for Elinor (Edgar-Jones).
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of composed
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  • After all, Apple and Google are sworn frenemies, dragging each other in the press while simultaneously holding multi-billion-dollar entanglements behind the scenes.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The company is using computer simulations and a new engineering approach that allows design, manufacturing and engineering teams to work simultaneously rather than completing their tasks one after another.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of simultaneously
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  • Jaivian Thomas' 7-yard TD run tied it 7-all and Wayne Knight scored on a 1-yard plunge for his 12th TD on the ground — and 13th overall — that put UCLA ahead 14-7 in the second quarter.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • An All-American at San Diego State, he was drafted second overall by the Indianapolis Colts in 1994 and immediately made an impact, rushing for more than 1,000 yards for the first of seven times and being named NFL rookie of the year.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of overall
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  • Chamberlain did it four times — consecutively from 1959 through 1962 — and Jordan did it in 1986, 1989 and 1995.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The court ordered the sentences to be served consecutively, for a total term of 24 years.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026
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“Together.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/together. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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