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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
Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
Hoekstra made frequent appearances at Trump rallies in Michigan and was selected to lead the Michigan GOP after a tumultuous period of infighting that plagued the party heading into this year's presidential campaign.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024
The pair — along with some other starlets — would often be photographed while out partying together.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Noun
And then there will always be turmoil in the party.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
Hoekstra made frequent appearances at Trump rallies in Michigan and was selected to lead the Michigan GOP after a tumultuous period of infighting that plagued the party heading into this year's presidential campaign.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
Verb
But one day, Beyer looked at her Facebook page and saw that Finch had posted photos of herself from that time, not in Pittsburgh, but partying somewhere.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024
The pair — along with some other starlets — would often be photographed while out partying together.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Together, the pair built their own ofrenda at home, then picked out costumes and painted their faces before heading to the annual event at the start of November on the city’s Northside.Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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This year the event celebrates 25 years of honoring the best of Latin music in Spanish and Portuguese.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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In groups that employ compartmentalization and cell structures, factions with independent interests and agendas can emerge.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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Berger thought immediately of Tucci for the role of Cardinal Bellini, a progressive American who is the de facto leader of the reformist faction of the conclave.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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Vulture has reached out to Majors and Good’s team for comment.Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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Though Netflix’s team is undoubtedly under pressure ahead of Christmas, many of Netflix’s rivals have already made successful forays in the world of sports streaming with minimal hitches.Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
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The last person to pull that off was Navy’s Roger Staubach in 1963.Sarah Kelly, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Reddish was ruled out an hour before tipoff because of a right peroneal strain – irritation or inflammation in the tendons that run along the outside of a person’s ankle and foot.Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
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Just extending the expiring tax cuts would drive up deficits by $4.6 trillion over 10 years, and all of Trump’s campaign plans would add much as $7.75 trillion, according to estimates by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a nonpartisan fiscal watchdog group.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details various legal proceedings, including a complaint filed by environmental groups challenging lease extensions for the Santa Ynez Unit.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Space is limited and participants must register their interest in the program at the library.Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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On Tuesday, a festival panel whose participants included Cate Blanchett, this year’s main competition jury president, and cinematographer Mandy Walker discussed diversity and inclusion.Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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Cramer noted that Price appeared to revel after Ford had his fingerprints and picture taken during the county’s standard booking process.East Bay Times editorial, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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The org reveled winners for its North America, Global, Latin America and Local competitions on Thursday night at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.Michael Schneider, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
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When the resort held its 10-year anniversary bash in November 2011, the event was a decidedly low-key celebration of employees and local regulars rather than Hollywood celebs.Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Schlotzsky’s: Need catering help for your Halloween bash?Mike Snider, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Party.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/party. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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