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as in events
a social gathering
we're all invited to the big party to celebrate the end of the year
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as in factions
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 people
a member of the human race
my grandfather's a determined old party, so don't underestimate him
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as in groups
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 participants
one who takes part in something
a party to the agreement
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Recent Examples of parties
Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
In other words, Visit KC is betting heavily on people choosing to come to Kansas City for everything happening around the matches — Fan Fest, watch parties and the broader atmosphere — not just the games themselves.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Plus, its water-resistant casing is perfect for poolside parties or light rain.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Cassel, a former Democrat, switched parties in late 2024.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
The unit cannot be sublet by the renter or used for commercial purposes, weddings, receptions, big parties or sales events.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Meta had previously signed a $2 billion takeover plan with the AI firm in December, which the Chinese government is now asking both parties to withdraw.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 30 Apr. 2026
But how does that work with political fundraising parties?
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Because compromise between the two parties is off the table, Senate Republicans are turning to a budget tool called reconciliation, which would enable them to fund immigration enforcement agencies without the need for Democratic support.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
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There’s no guarantee that new maps across the country will play out the way two parties hope.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
In other words, Visit KC is betting heavily on people choosing to come to Kansas City for everything happening around the matches — Fan Fest, watch parties and the broader atmosphere — not just the games themselves.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Plus, its water-resistant casing is perfect for poolside parties or light rain.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Cassel, a former Democrat, switched parties in late 2024.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
The unit cannot be sublet by the renter or used for commercial purposes, weddings, receptions, big parties or sales events.
—Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Meta had previously signed a $2 billion takeover plan with the AI firm in December, which the Chinese government is now asking both parties to withdraw.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 30 Apr. 2026
But how does that work with political fundraising parties?
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Because compromise between the two parties is off the table, Senate Republicans are turning to a budget tool called reconciliation, which would enable them to fund immigration enforcement agencies without the need for Democratic support.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parties
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Watch all of the day’s events here, including Abel’s first question-and-answer session with insurance chief Ajit Jain, and a panel with the heads of Berkshire’s other businesses.—
Yun Li,Alex Harring,Sarah Min,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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The events that unfolded in Tiananmen Square during those intervening months—which reached a violent crescendo on the night of June 3, 1989—form the work’s painful subtext.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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In the years since, the cartel's two warring factions have ravaged the northern Mexican state in their struggle for territorial control.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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New Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has endorsed the talks but his relative silence and non-visibility have created space for Iran’s various internal factions to disagree over the way forward.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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During their time together, Snead and McVay built teams that have played in two Super Bowls, winning one, and made eight playoff appearances.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Name the three teams without mascots.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Want to listen to jazz or bluegrass groups or house DJs at an outdoor concert?—
Fritz Hahn,
Washington Post,
1 May 2026
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In Pictures | Getty Images A global base oils shortage is starting to filter through to drivers of luxury cars, with analysts and industry groups warning that stocks could soon run dry if the Iran war drags on.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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But the message is simple from the firefighters and participants alike; when a wildfire starts, there won't be time to prepare, so now is the time to act.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Ukraine, which also returns to the Venice Biennale this year, has sanctioned five individuals associated with the Russian pavilion and has lobbied to have the participants’ visas revoked.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Check out the full list of this year’s biggest bashes.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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The result Saturday was a mid-winter party that felt different than any of their previous bashes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Bauman used a modern technique to move healthy hair from the back and sides of Fisher’s head to the areas with hair loss in the front, using a newer instrument called follicular unit extraction.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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Some of Europe’s biggest men’s sides are also starting to invest more in their women’s teams, which could spur new opportunities for investors and advisors alike.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Rays were also at the forefront of other innovations and/or adjustments, such as defensive shifts, lineup platoons, matchup bullpens, star-quality super-utility players and putting a numbers nerd (technically a process and analytics coach) in the dugout.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Outfield requires far more starting spots, and most of those available later in drafts are locked in platoons.—
Dalton Del Don,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Parties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parties. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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