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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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2
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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2
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
Julie Kratz, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
According to the Pew Research Center, among Americans who were acquainted with at least some of their neighbors, 58 percent reported never gathering for parties or get-togethers.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Family get-togethers take precedence, friends might not be available, and presents are sometimes combined.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 17 Feb. 2025
Each month Kendra hosts a real-life get-together in her apartment, then passes her expert game plan along to you: the menu, the grocery and prep lists, and all her tips and tricks.
—Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 11 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Instead, proactively look for bridging opportunities in everyday settings like school board meetings, neighborhood get-togethers or in your social circles.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
According to the Pew Research Center, among Americans who were acquainted with at least some of their neighbors, 58 percent reported never gathering for parties or get-togethers.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Family get-togethers take precedence, friends might not be available, and presents are sometimes combined.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 17 Feb. 2025
Each month Kendra hosts a real-life get-together in her apartment, then passes her expert game plan along to you: the menu, the grocery and prep lists, and all her tips and tricks.
—Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get-together
Noun
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The entire coaching staff wasn’t included in the quarterback meetings, according to league sources, but offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and quarterback coach Greg Olson were.—
The Athletic NFL Staff and more,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Much has been written about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s disastrous meeting with President Trump.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Koster previously won silver in the event at the 2015 European Indoor Championships and had finished second in her qualifying race before the incident in the final this weekend.—
Julia Andersen,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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Coordinate Non-Event Marketing Integrated marketing keeps the event benefits going.—
Karolyn Raphael,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The reunion with Moyes will be akin to a separated couple who bump into each other at a social gathering, then spend the rest of the evening avoiding eye contact while discreetly monitoring their every move.—
Roshane Thomas,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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New York banned gatherings of 500 or more people, and Americans began finding new ways to greet one another instead of shaking hands.—
Bret Baier,
Fox News,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Is the issue with your party age or a lack of vision?—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2025
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The party is racked by discord over its position on social issues – especially trans rights and, to an only slightly lesser degree, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025
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In contrast to this year’s bash, Foster and McPhee Foster celebrated Rennie’s birthday last year by going to Disneyland just the three of them.—
Justine Fisher,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Flourishes like these have attracted big-name clients like Brad Pitt, prompted SNL to tap him to plan its 40th-anniversary bash, and led the New York Public Library to ask him to plan their annual Library Lions Gala.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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Gaga concludes by promising to not do Joker 3, referencing the terrible reception to Joker: Folie à Deux, including a recent Razzie Award.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, though, the hostile reception the show received took over in time.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Get-together.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get-together. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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