GET-TOGETHER Synonyms: 179 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈget-tə-ˌge-t͟hər

Definition of get-together

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

2 of 2

phrase

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

Noun

In the mid-1960s, the festival expanded from an intimate get-together among church members to a cultural exchange for the greater Sacramento community. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Nancy Guthrie’s active social life Friends who’ve shared tidbits about Guthrie since her abduction have described her social life as highly active, involving frequent get-togethers, meaningful discussion and even gameplay. — Taylor Seely, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026

Phrase

Her partner, Ant Anstead, has three children that have become part of her life since the couple got together in 2021. — Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026 Also make sure your child participates in extracurricular activities and has unstructured time to get together with friends, both steps that will strengthen their relationships with classmates. — Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for get-together

Recent Examples of Synonyms for get-together

Noun

Former Obama aide and Pod Save America host Tommy Vietor was among the most outspoken against Jeffries over the meeting.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 Aug. 2026
During Monday’s meeting, Councilwoman Flor Alvidrez said the bridge was needed in that community long before the stadium plan.

— Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of meeting

Noun

Several schools were competing at the track event when Anthony sat under the Memorial High School tent that was perched in the bleachers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Another aspect for King Charles and Prince William to consider is whether to fold the Sussexes into private family events – such as Easter in Windsor or Christmas at Sandringham.

— Max Foster, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of event

Noun

Unfortunately, pandemic restrictions on public gatherings meant there was no championship parade, and the title proved to be the lone triumph of James’ Lakers era.

— Law Murray, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Pat is a little bit like an inappropriate uncle at a family gathering in the 1970s.

— Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of gathering

Noun

Lines for both food and school supplies were long within the first hour of the event’s opening, which gave many like Ivan Ribas of Aurora time to reflect on the change of venue as well as the importance of the bash.

— David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
On December 20, 2025, Eliza and Millerd celebrated their engagement in a beachfront rooftop bash in Cape Town, South Africa.

— Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026

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