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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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as in event
a social gathering
was invited to a neighborhood get-together in the neighbors' backyard
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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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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
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025
In 2020 when Covid was still a major determinant regarding indoor get-togethers, our family regularly met outside on our deck.
—Sheriff Ahmed, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Telework together or have a get-together to get work done.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Feb. 2025
Shook His Head According to the OP's post, which has drawn 10,000 upvotes, they were blocked in while sitting on a couch at one point during the get-together.
—Robert Read, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The season saw Noreen returning to nursing with a mobile clinic and Annie, CeCe & Lily doing a Magnolias-style get-together (sans tequila).
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025
In 2020 when Covid was still a major determinant regarding indoor get-togethers, our family regularly met outside on our deck.
—Sheriff Ahmed, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Telework together or have a get-together to get work done.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Feb. 2025
Shook His Head According to the OP's post, which has drawn 10,000 upvotes, they were blocked in while sitting on a couch at one point during the get-together.
—Robert Read, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get-together
Noun
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As legislative interns, Guajardo and Alexanderson track and analyze bill data, provide constituent services, staff Senate committee hearings and meetings, and conduct legislative policy research, the release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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Again, an update at May’s annual meeting will be crucial.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The Commission’s recent Enforcement Advisory to the radio industry as a whole stated that manipulating airplay based on artist participation in station events without proper disclosure violates federal laws.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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In fact, the season 2 premiere will begin a year after the events of the season 1 finale.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Adams delivered the heated remark while speaking at an event at Brooklyn’s Rehoboth Cathedral — a gathering billed as a rally for his reelection in June’s Democratic mayoral primary — and he was introduced by a handful of clergy members who sang his praises.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2025
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Marocco initially demurred, an official said, before finally acknowledging the gathering.—
Brett Murphy,
ProPublica,
16 Feb. 2025
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McConnell, the Kentucky Republican who turned 83 on Thursday, is the longest-serving Senate party leader in history.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Bowery’s party costumes and body of work across fashion, music and performance is being recognized in an exhibition at the Tate Modern that will open on Feb. 27.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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The soon to be mom would like a courthouse wedding versus a big bash as the planning element is turning out to be stressful.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
27 Feb. 2025
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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds stopped by Chris Rock's 60th birthday bash to help the comedian celebrate in style — and posed for photos with a few celebrity friends.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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The developer backed away after getting a chilly reception from Chesterton’s Advisory Plan Commission in November 2022.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Trump acknowledged the celebratory month in January, and hosted a reception honoring the occasion last week at the White House, despite his own executive orders rolling back DEI––parts of which a federal judge has blocked.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Get-together.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get-together. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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