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
Hosting a Super Bowl watch party can be as simple as having a few friends over with bowls of chips and dips to watch the game together or planning an even more elaborate shindig.
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
This comes after a week of awards season events where the likes of Hacks co-creator Paul W. Downs and DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter stumped for the campaign at high-profile shindigs.
—Peter White, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
Obviously, Moira did not want to be at this shindig.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 19 Jan. 2025
Biden can raise a ton of campaign cash from big-bucks donors at these shindigs.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 14 May 2024
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Nora Colomer, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
This comes after a week of awards season events where the likes of Hacks co-creator Paul W. Downs and DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter stumped for the campaign at high-profile shindigs.
—Peter White, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
Obviously, Moira did not want to be at this shindig.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 19 Jan. 2025
Biden can raise a ton of campaign cash from big-bucks donors at these shindigs.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 14 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shindig
Noun
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Infantino confirmed in an address to UEFA’s annual congress in Belgrade that the U.S., probably alongside other Concacaf members, had a clear path to stage the event.—
Samindra Kunti,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Starting in 1995, the military games is one of the largest multi-sporting events, second to the Olympic Games.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Recruit followed Owen Hendricks (Centineo), a CIA lawyer, who becomes involved in massive international conflicts with dangerous parties after an asset tries to expose their relationship to the agency.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
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The outlet reported that Sanchez had two engagement parties – one in Beverly Hills and another in Positano, Italy.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Bridgerton-level bash complete with tiaras, ballgowns, military uniforms and sashes took a storybook turn when a guest left a single sparkling shoe reminiscent of Cinderella, which prompted courtiers to have some fun finding its owner.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The fact Waltz had Goldberg’s number in his phone in the first place has also raised difficult questions for the national security adviser, particularly as Trump and others in the White House bash Goldberg as a partisan hack.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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April 5 through July 27, with an exhibition reception from 5-7 p.m. May 3.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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Britt has been targeted on 56 passes in his career and allowed 46 receptions for 453 yards (a 9.8 average), with no interceptions but just one TD allowed.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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The event was the first major fete since Trump took over the venue, but O’Brien was selected by the previous regime, then led by its chairman, David Rubenstein and president, Deborah Rutter, both ousted by Trump.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2025
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Hot on the heels of his Fashion Week fete, Kors was clinking glasses this time around due to his brand making its official debut on Amazon earlier that day.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Shindig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shindig. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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