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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
Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
In three short years, Hollywood’s grandest get-together could for many be reduced to a tab in a web browser, vying for our attention alongside stickier content like mukbang videos and Barbie unboxings.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
These nightly get-togethers as a family encourage us to slow down and spend quality time together.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 5 Jan. 2026
Still, this should not mean that anyone who has a differing view than you on governmental policies should be erased from your contacts list or no longer be invited to family get-togethers.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
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The Heart Party Favors or Milk Chocolate Heart Candy Canes are ideal for handing out to your child’s class or party favors for your Galentine’s get-together, while the 10-ounce bags are perfect for baking or filling a candy bowl at home or the office.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for get-together
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Oliver Contreras | Afp | Getty Images Before the meeting, Denmark announced plans on Wednesday to beef up its military presence in and around Greenland, saying the exercise activities could include guarding national infrastructure, deploying fighter aircraft and conducting naval operations.—
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The risk of an attack had ebbed, but the outcome would ultimately depend on a meeting between the two leaders.—
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The recognition places Atlas among the most notable technology debuts at the annual consumer electronics event, concluding on Friday, and signals growing confidence in humanoid robots moving from demos to real industrial work.—
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From comfort food classics to more elevated plates, several bites stood out at a preview event.—
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Saturday’s massive protest in the Twin Cities took many shapes throughout the day, starting at Powderhorn Park, a historic spot for demonstrations, known as the prime gathering place for the 2020 George Floyd protests.—
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Each movement that takes you deeper into your misfit passion serves two purposes—information gathering and confidence building.—
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Regardless of which party is calling for the impeachment of judges, the outcome is unlikely to result in a conviction by the Senate.—
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Labor strikes are not allowed, the leadership has control over the courts and media, and last but not least, opposition to the party is not allowed.—
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When news of Maduro’s removal first spread on social media early that Saturday morning, many banged pots and pans in celebration.—
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The mother of three has often spoken about the importance of family time, frequently sharing glimpses of celebrations and milestones with her children on social media.—
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Many of those groups are equity holders in various Fanatics businesses, and an even greater number feature heavily at events like Fanatics Fest, Rubin’s White Parties and his annual Super Bowl bash.—
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Rather than the usual palace ballroom festivities, Queen Elizabeth’s only daughter held a birthday bash in the Britannia’s state dining room (per Reader’s Digest).—
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In 88 career games, McMillan rushed for 3,876 yards and 24 touchdowns and added 164 receptions for 1,356 yards with two scores.—
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During his time with Wisconsin, Whitted coached three receivers to an average of 13 yards per reception in 2021, and then three more receivers to an average of 14 yards in 2022.—
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“Get-together.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get-together. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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