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as in event
a social gathering
we're all invited to the big party to celebrate the end of the year
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as in faction
a group of people acting together within a larger group
a small party got together to protest the new chairman's decision
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as in person
a member of the human race
my grandfather's a determined old party, so don't underestimate him
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as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
for parties of more than six people the restaurant automatically adds a 15% service charge to the bill
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as in participant
one who takes part in something
a party to the agreement
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Recent Examples of party
Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
One way to look at Hegseth’s confirmation—despite the concerns among many in the Capitol about the wisdom of putting him in charge of the mightiest military on the planet—is to see it as proof of Trump’s tight grip on his party.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025
Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
About 75% of adults plan to celebrate on Dec. 31, with people ages 30-44 among the most likely to party, according to a poll from the Associated Press and NORC at the University of Chicago.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Hay bales for party guests to sit on had also been covered in pink gingham.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
One way to look at Hegseth’s confirmation—despite the concerns among many in the Capitol about the wisdom of putting him in charge of the mightiest military on the planet—is to see it as proof of Trump’s tight grip on his party.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025
Verb
Frustration turned into self-sabotage—late nights, drinking, and partying to escape the emptiness.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
About 75% of adults plan to celebrate on Dec. 31, with people ages 30-44 among the most likely to party, according to a poll from the Associated Press and NORC at the University of Chicago.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Jan. 2025
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The event comes as an Arctic blast affects more than half the U.S. population.—
Aïda Amer,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
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While Musk was busy rubbing elbows with other billionaires at the event — namely, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Bezos' fiancée, Lauren Sanchez — all eyes were on Musk and Zilis' interaction, as the two keep their exact relationship status private.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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This upcoming Souls-like action RPG is set in the dark realm of Shu, where warring factions and a mysterious monster-spawning plague plunge the world into ruin.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PCMAG,
22 Jan. 2025
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Clashes between rival cartel factions have recently turned the northwest state of Sinaloa into a war zone.—
Simon Romero,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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Our team of cleaning experts shared plenty of tips and tricks over the past year, but there were a few that really stood out.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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Over the past two weeks, the group’s team of five emergency vets — including several others loaned out by other shelters — have been working around the clock tending to the numerous animals injured in the blazes.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Finding someone who can be acutely self-aware while supremely confident says something about the person.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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Chris Perugini’s introduction to whiskey came at a time when Scotch was cheap, bourbon collected dust on liquor store shelves, and the only person drinking Manhattans was your ... Editorial Standards Forbes Accolades Join The Conversation Comments 0 One Community.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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In almost every case, the nation’s leaders have accepted in full the group’s advice on who should get vaccines and when.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2025
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The duo will stop by the lodge to discuss their documentary exploring how out of the underground dance clubs on the South Side of Chicago, a group of friends turned a new sound into a global movement, along with their Academy Award winning executive producer.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2025
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These NPCs are not just passive participants in a storyline but dynamic digital entities with: • Their own on-chain wallets.—
Michele Zanello,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2025
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There was a notable change in inflammation, as well: Blood markers for whole-body inflammation decreased among the participants.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Health,
28 Jan. 2025
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Host Nikki Glaser, fresh from her successful emceeing duties, was seen reveling with fellow comedian Nate Bargatze, both basking in the evening’s triumphs.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2025
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To revel or not to revel:In wake of terror attack, the music is back on in New Orleans FBI provides timeline prior to deadly attack Further investigation revealed that Jabbar stayed at a rental home in New Orleans beginning Oct. 30, 2024, according to Myrthil.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
6 Jan. 2025
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Holt Kramer met Trump at a Mar-a-Lago New Year's Eve bash in 2010.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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The post comes exactly 10 days after the interior designer shared pictures from Swift’s own birthday bash, which Travis Kelce, Patrick and Brittany Mahomes, the HAIM sisters and more friends also attended earlier this month.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Party.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/party. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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