parties 1 of 2

noun

Definition of partiesnext
plural of party
1
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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2
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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3
as in teams
a group of people working together on a task a search party

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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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parties

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of party
as in revels

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parties
  1. events
  2. factions
  3. people
  4. participants
  5. guys
  6. receptions
  7. coalitions
  8. men
Noun
  • Leather opera gloves were a popular red carpet accessory in 2024, with stars including Greta Lee, Selena Gomez and Ciara rocking them at high-profile events such as the Screen Actors Guild Awards and the Baby2Baby Gala.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 5 Jan. 2025
  • From strategic branding to exclusive events like the Red Carpet Gala, Nim ensures every participant maximizes the reach and influence of their work.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of events
Noun
  • Johnson eventually emerged as a dark-horse conservative that multiple factions could support.
    Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Qatar maintained contacts with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and with other Islamist rebel factions in Syria during the civil war.
    Ismaeel Naar, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of factions
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  • Instead, it was mistakenly sent to nearly 10 million people, McGowan said.
    Denise Chow, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Still, several people posted what appeared to be drone photos and videos of the restricted areas online.
    Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of people
Noun
  • According to that survey, 40% of Dry January participants take their first sip of alcohol within the first week of the month, and National Quitters Day when many people decide to ditch their resolutions all together falls on the second Friday of January.
    Jeanette Hurt, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • In particular, participants were given the opportunity to write their representatives regarding the Women’s Global Empowerment, Development and Prosperity Act of 2020, which was under consideration in Congress at the time of the study.
    Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of participants
Noun
  • These guys are paid handsomely, they’re given top-notch amenities and fly all over the continent on first-class charters staying at posh five-star hotels.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • These guys have weeded out the mid-range jumper in favor of ultra-efficiency on and off the ball.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of guys
Noun
  • Only wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has more with eight seasons with at least 90 TD receptions.
    Jordan Greene, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The 2024 season is his seventh with at least 90 TD receptions, the Chiefs said.
    Jordan Greene, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of receptions
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  • Because of their mission and non-partisan nature, EDOs are in a strong position to assemble coalitions around specific opportunities.
    Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Throughout Germany, where the AfD has placed highly in state elections, the other parties have generally refused to form coalitions with it.
    Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of coalitions
Noun
  • The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The third round mirrored the first 10 minutes of the contest, with both men active in the striking department early before returning to their wrestling.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of men
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