as in event
a social gathering
we're hosting a little shindig this weekend for some friends
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Recent Examples of shindig
Photograph: Jeff Chiu/AP Newsroom Google just held its big I/O developer shindig and product announcement event today in California.
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Boone Ashworth, Wired News, 20 May 2025
The local event planner, Gender Reveal Miami, shared footage from the wet and wild shindig on its Instagram.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
There is no live coverage of those shindigs, but there will be plenty of photos to look through on the following day.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 6 May 2025
However, their shindig is turned upside down with the appearance of Irish vampire Remmick (Jack O’Connell) who attacks the partygoers, turning them into new bloodsuckers and adding to his army.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
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Boone Ashworth, Wired News, 20 May 2025
The local event planner, Gender Reveal Miami, shared footage from the wet and wild shindig on its Instagram.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
There is no live coverage of those shindigs, but there will be plenty of photos to look through on the following day.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 6 May 2025
However, their shindig is turned upside down with the appearance of Irish vampire Remmick (Jack O’Connell) who attacks the partygoers, turning them into new bloodsuckers and adding to his army.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shindig
Noun
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Parades; live entertainment; food, drink and merchandise vendors; community resources; and family-friendly activities are central to all of these events.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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Before Emmy voting begins, networks and studios host FYC (For Your Consideration) events to showcase their work, usually through screenings and meet-and-greets with stars in Los Angeles.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Cunha now has too much baggage and a fresh start is regarded as the best option for all parties.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Every other party in college sports wants help against these two bodies to have a decent shot at continuing to play, to win, and to remain employed.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Disneyland has a whole lotta ‘Happy’ going on during 70th birthday bash More than 40 musical acts will perform over 100 shows on eight stages throughout the Disneyland resort as part of Celebrate Soulfully.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
30 May 2025
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Sun Sentinel Le Tub, Hollywood’s kitschy hamburger dive, turns 50 with big weekend bash The iconic waterfront eatery is marking the milestone with a three-day celebration featuring food and drink specials, souvenir tees and live music on a waterfront barge.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Test multiple bundle combinations to determine optimal reception and profitability.—
Joshua Bardell,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Among players with at least 70 receptions last season, McMillan ranked No. 2 nationally in off-target reception percentage at 18.5, more than six points higher than the average in that category.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Tuesday’s awards fete featured strong performances by four of the night’s winners — East, the show-opening Euphoria Brass Band, Matthew Phillips and The Tourmaliners.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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Simultaneously fresh and classically nostalgic, the feel-good fete of decades past bumps, halts, and grinds.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Shindig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shindig. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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