Thesaurus results for GET-TOGETHERS

get-togethers

noun

plural of get-together

as in meetings

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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a social gathering was invited to a neighborhood get-together in the neighbors' backyard

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Recent Examples of get-togethers From sharing hearty soups and stews at potlucks to baking gooey cookies and spiced pies for holiday get-togethers, fall recipes are a large part of what makes the season so cozy and magical. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2026 Featuring an elastic waistband, side slit, and fun floral print, this maxi skirt suits everything from summer trips to fall family get-togethers. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026 Nancy Guthrie’s active social life Friends who’ve shared tidbits about Guthrie since her abduction have described her social life as highly active, involving frequent get-togethers, meaningful discussion and even gameplay. — Taylor Seely, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026 The business, which opened in downtown Lee’s Summit last fall, offers a mobile charcuterie service for off-site gatherings ranging from small get-togethers to large events. — Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 In other words, local get-togethers that form relationships – like community gardens – can better ignite the natural impulse to give than groups simply asking for a donation to a cause. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 30 July 2026 These get-togethers happened about as often as a presidential election cycle—though usually in the summer and, believe it or not, never as emotionally taxing. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 30 July 2026 Members gather for occasional get-togethers at local bars and restaurants to share their love of tiki culture. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026 This is the perfect size microwave for large families and big get-togethers. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

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Here’s a closer look at the remaining meetings between division contenders.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Every single practice, right after the position meetings, Coach Reid and his staff come back.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of meetings

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With household budgets under pressure, consumers are searching harder for value — shopping earlier, comparing prices across retailers and spreading purchases across multiple promotional events.

— Jill Standish, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Signs quickly piled up at his roadside memorial blaming Bustillos for the chain of events and telling other drivers to slow down.

— Jacob Sisneros, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of events

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The Gloria Steinem Foundation now exists to maintain her New York City residence as a permanent site of the feminist movement, having housed many formative gatherings that contributed to women’s liberation.

— Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
In recent years, Steinem had expanded her community in New York, hosting a steady stream of gatherings of women in her living room.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of gatherings

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Davis directed the parties to treat discovery materials as protected from public disclosure while the litigation continues.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
Freiden, who’s also the CEO of children’s toy brand Constructive Playthings, said changing interests in children’s birthday parties and a spike in rent contributed to the closure.

— Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026

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The strike hit the room where the women were due to be served dinner, but at the time, celebrations were only just getting started, Mallahi said.

— Amir Vahdat, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
The eveningwear collection is designed for red carpets, galas, black-tie celebrations and other memorable occasions.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of celebrations

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And for a girl who is known for her epic Fourth of July bashes, wearing a gown by the designer for her wedding celebration (that just so happens to fall over the holiday weekend) seems like a perfect fit.

— Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
This big-batch watermelon punch is great for summer bashes.

— Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 June 2026

Definition of bashes

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Plus, Smith was the Chiefs’ favorite pass-receiving target out of the backfield with 25 receptions for 172 yards and a touchdown.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Despite being a sizable market, the Rendez-Vous is a fairly intimate affair, as acquisition and sales execs mingle on the main floor, but also at receptions, screenings and drinks.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of receptions

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But that’s downright quaint compared to the opulent shindigs and fabled debauchery of the home’s previous owner.

— Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 8 June 2026
Curators, art lovers and fellow artists are coming by for studio visits and show openings, which have gained a reputation as real shindigs.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026

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