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as in event
a social gathering
we're all invited to the big party to celebrate the end of the year
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as in faction
a group of people acting together within a larger group
a small party got together to protest the new chairman's decision
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as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
for parties of more than six people the restaurant automatically adds a 15% service charge to the bill
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as in participant
one who takes part in something
a party to the agreement
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as in person
a member of the human race
my grandfather's a determined old party, so don't underestimate him
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Recent Examples of party
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Considering Perry will be working hard in Australia while Bloom is partying it up at a wedding Perry would have probably loved to attend, that remains to be seen.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 23 June 2025
Collin Binkley, Arkansas Online, 26 July 2025
In 1992, Epstein joined Trump for a party at Mar-a-Lago, where a video shows Trump chatting and laughing next to Epstein.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 25 July 2025
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Noun
This recent attack highlights the need for travelers to be aware of spiking risks while partying abroad.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Considering Perry will be working hard in Australia while Bloom is partying it up at a wedding Perry would have probably loved to attend, that remains to be seen.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 23 June 2025
Verb
The funding freeze was challenged by several lawsuits as educators, Congress members from both parties and others called for the administration to release the money.
—Collin Binkley, Arkansas Online, 26 July 2025
In 1992, Epstein joined Trump for a party at Mar-a-Lago, where a video shows Trump chatting and laughing next to Epstein.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for party
Noun
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At the end of the day, Brown and the event participants and attendees agreed the summit was a success.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
21 July 2025
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Crashing out can stem from big or small stressors, and are likely to occur in those who do not have developed coping skills, are under a lot of stress, or experience emotional dysregulation (being unable to control and cope with life’s negative events).—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
20 July 2025
Noun
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In the preceding weeks, various factions in the Administration had pitched different tariff-implementation schemes.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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The results paint a picture of a highly fragmented Democratic primary, with no single figure consolidating majority support and multiple ideological factions vying for influence.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
Noun
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The team began as a pilot project with limited service hours in August 2023.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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The group is no stranger to events that benefit local charities.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
22 July 2025
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McAffrey is a co-founder of Students for Freedom, a student group that pushes the university to continue standing up to the federal government.—
Elissa Nadworny,
NPR,
21 July 2025
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General Catalyst led the latest round, with participants also including CoreWeave, Khosla Ventures, and Y Combinator. Moonvalley last week launched Marey, a video offering based on licensed IP and built in collaboration with subsidiary Asteria Film Co.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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According to the organization’s annual report, the initiative expanded into new regions such as Turkey, and scaled to include more than 100,000 farmer participants in its Farm Program across India, Pakistan and Turkey.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Initial report: The intersection of Interstate 70 and North Post Road is closed as officials investigate a fatal crash that killed one person in east Indianapolis, Indianapolis police said.—
Matthew Cupelli,
IndyStar,
21 July 2025
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For every year before age 13 that a person acquired a smartphone, their mental health and well-being were likely to be lower, the study found.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
Verb
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And there are the neighbors who revel at the many nicknames coined for the spot.—
Lauren Brensel,
Sun Sentinel,
17 July 2025
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Milan’s Chukwueze revelled on this stage, exciting fans further with a number skilful runs on the ball.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
Noun
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The second wedding ceremony, per The Sun, will be a destination wedding, requiring the newlyweds to travel abroad for the bash.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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So many lives, in fact, that more than 100 people showed up for her birthday bash at her son's home in Brentwood.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
4 July 2025
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“Party.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/party. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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