1
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 research team says the meetings to review their National Institutes of Health grant funding have been canceled twice.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
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Tip 2: Review the agendas and attend the meetings of the school’s governing board to learn what options are under consideration.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 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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View the full list of honorees below and find more details and purchase tickets for the 2025 Billboard Women In Music event on the official website.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
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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The individual houses can also be booked exclusively for larger gatherings, making for a practical way for different generations of family or groups of friends to holiday together.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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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 election will see Carney face off against a sharp career politician, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, whose party has lost its huge lead in opinion polls in recent weeks.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
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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Across six seasons, Brown has 322 receptions for 3,735 yards and 28 touchdowns in 74 career games.—
Ryan Canfield,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Get-together.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get-together. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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