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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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as in event
a social gathering
was invited to a neighborhood get-together in the neighbors' backyard
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get together
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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
Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
Beat the seasonal shopping rush and grab our picks ahead of your next spring get-together.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The Cafe at Hotel 1928 has an all-day menu with sandwiches, pastries, and espresso drinks for casual get-togethers and meetings.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
Top with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert that's perfect for big family get-togethers.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Yes, the soccer game was merely a pretense for a get-together.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
Beat the seasonal shopping rush and grab our picks ahead of your next spring get-together.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
The Cafe at Hotel 1928 has an all-day menu with sandwiches, pastries, and espresso drinks for casual get-togethers and meetings.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
Top with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert that's perfect for big family get-togethers.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get-together
Noun
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Vrabel then asked players to resist pulling sweatshirt hoodies over their heads during meetings.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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An Arkansas House of Representatives committee voted down on Wednesday a bill that would define a public meeting as when more than two members of a state or local governing board meet.—
Josh Snyder,
Arkansas Online,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These events devastate local communities not just as the tragedy unfolds but in its aftermath.—
Shoshi Parks,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Volunteering with professional organizations or at industry events is another powerful way to demonstrate your skills, initiative, and passion for your field.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Though smaller than usual, the gathering here offers a sample-size glance at the types of crowds Abrams has been drawing.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
17 Apr. 2025
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That’s because like many new boutique hotels, the lobby of the Moxy is designed more as a gathering place than one of arrival.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the Kirk podcast interview, Newsom broke with many in his party on the issue of transgender women in sports.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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The parties banded together in the face of Trump’s designs on the territory.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Chatterjee is trying to unite her capital neighbors through drag dance parties, happy hours, bracelet-making bashes, and drum circles.—
Julia Angwin,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2025
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Michele, 38, shared photos of the bash on Instagram, including a shot snapped as the actor blew out candles on his birthday cake.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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In the scrimmage, Kitt-Denton warmed up with a 10-yard reception from Denegal on the opening play of the sixth drive.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Wind Creek expects the second-floor ballroom, just under 7,000 square feet with seating for up to 500 people when laid out in a banquet format, to be popular for special events such as wedding receptions.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Get-together.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get-together. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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