get-togethers

noun

Definition of get-togethersnext
plural of get-together
1
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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2
as in events
a social gathering was invited to a neighborhood get-together in the neighbors' backyard

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for get-togethers
  1. events
  2. celebrations
  3. receptions
Noun
  • He is set to embark on a blitz across the battleground states, with several events in the last month before Election Day.
    Nidia Cavazos, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • And on November 15, right before the film’s official November 22 release, Target’s Jersey City store will be transformed into the ‘Land of Oz’ with a whole host of special events and giveaways.
    Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of events
Noun
  • Whereas some adaptations place Scrooge firmly at the center of your focus, this one emphasizes the rewards of being part of a community, ranging from warm celebrations full of dancing, food and games to something as simple as a nod and smile to a stranger on the street.
    Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Homecoming celebrations at Tuskegee University descended into chaos as a shooting broke out last weekend on the Alabama campus.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of celebrations
Noun
  • Verona Sunset, a more vibrant version of this trend, is a welcome change to the wedding palettes that have recently been seen at ceremonies and receptions, reflecting the cozy warmth of being in love.
    Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The former wide receiver had 766 receptions for 11,059 yards and 67 touchdowns in 166 games.
    Ben Morse, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of receptions
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get together

get-togethers

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