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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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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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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
Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
There are classes and get-togethers and unofficial groups in which people celebrate literature or music or spirituality.
—Daniel Drake, The New York Review of Books, 16 May 2026
Like with any true friendship, there’s an air of familiarity and a certain level of chaos to coordinating these get-togethers, with guests expected to arrive fashionably late—giving Jacobsen some wiggle room for styling the tablescape on time.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2026
The pack also comes in red, white, and blue ombré—perfect for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day get-togethers.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
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Noun
Wakita also hosts an annual get-together for storm chasers and extreme weather enthusiasts.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
There are classes and get-togethers and unofficial groups in which people celebrate literature or music or spirituality.
—Daniel Drake, The New York Review of Books, 16 May 2026
Like with any true friendship, there’s an air of familiarity and a certain level of chaos to coordinating these get-togethers, with guests expected to arrive fashionably late—giving Jacobsen some wiggle room for styling the tablescape on time.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2026
The pack also comes in red, white, and blue ombré—perfect for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day get-togethers.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get-together
Noun
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Across the half mile that separated us, the stern gaze of the villagers was an impediment to our meeting.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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This is the first year that the Nationals have engaged in formal meetings like these.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The team analyzed five auroral events recorded between June 2024 and March 2025, combining observations from Hokkaido with satellite data and photographs captured by citizen scientists across Japan.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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While attending the Ronda Rousey-Gina Carano event at the Intuit Dome, Pratt spoke with OutKick about his campaign and reform plans.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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An iconic gathering place for South Florida soccer fans, Fritz & Franz Bierhaus, is preparing to leave Coral Gables after a two-decade history following a dispute with city officials over the use of a public plaza for World Cup watch parties.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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Ituri Province previously banned funeral wakes and large gatherings after attackers in another town after residents burned another treatment center on Thursday after they were refused access to the body of a person who died from the disease.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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The article explores the 1991 United States Supreme Court case that involved the rights of new political parties following the death of Chicago Mayor Harold Washington.—
Jim Dudlicek,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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In many cases, the more valuable contribution is the ability to step back, recognize where interests overlap, and help create outcomes that benefit more than one party.—
Henrik Totterman,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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With more than eight minutes remaining in the fourth quarter of Game 4, Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson pulled his starters, effectively conceding the series as the Knicks turned the final minutes into a celebration.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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But the celebration in Colorado’s dugout was premature because the Dodgers scored four runs in the bottom of the frame.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
26 May 2026
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And then, whoops, everyone forgot Nora’s co-workers were invited to this bash, too.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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Click this link to have a bash.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Insider tip If you’re booked in the MGM Tower at the Borgata, use the dedicated MGM Tower check-in desk instead of the main lobby reception.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 May 2026
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The lamps, with bases resembling ancient Greek horse statues, that now sit on the reception desk once lit up every guest room.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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“Get-together.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get-together. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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