as in event
a social gathering
we're hosting a little shindig this weekend for some friends
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Recent Examples of shindig
Obviously, Moira did not want to be at this shindig.
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Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 19 Jan. 2025
Biden can raise a ton of campaign cash from big-bucks donors at these shindigs.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 14 May 2024
Disney employees, along with Marine Corps service members and Toys for Tots reps, are poised to collect toy donations at the charitable shindig.
—Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
Read: Thanksgiving should be in October Attending a less-than-thrilling shindig, anyway, isn’t necessarily a noble sacrifice.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 19 Jan. 2025
Biden can raise a ton of campaign cash from big-bucks donors at these shindigs.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 14 May 2024
Disney employees, along with Marine Corps service members and Toys for Tots reps, are poised to collect toy donations at the charitable shindig.
—Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
Read: Thanksgiving should be in October Attending a less-than-thrilling shindig, anyway, isn’t necessarily a noble sacrifice.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shindig
Noun
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The Commission’s recent Enforcement Advisory to the radio industry as a whole stated that manipulating airplay based on artist participation in station events without proper disclosure violates federal laws.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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Now, the hunt is on for more answers The scientists reported that major glaciation events took place at least twice between 720 million and 635 million years ago.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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Post Malone, country music’s latest groundbreaker, has announced Travelin’ Tailgate, a 10-date parking lot party that will take place on select dates of his North American Tour.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
4 Mar. 2025
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Laura Avila doesn’t eat eggs herself but promised to whip up a batch of deviled eggs for her granddaughter’s birthday party over the weekend.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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The soon to be mom would like a courthouse wedding versus a big bash as the planning element is turning out to be stressful.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
27 Feb. 2025
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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds stopped by Chris Rock's 60th birthday bash to help the comedian celebrate in style — and posed for photos with a few celebrity friends.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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The developer backed away after getting a chilly reception from Chesterton’s Advisory Plan Commission in November 2022.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Trump acknowledged the celebratory month in January, and hosted a reception honoring the occasion last week at the White House, despite his own executive orders rolling back DEI––parts of which a federal judge has blocked.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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According to data provided by the Broadway League, in its 31 weeks on Broadway so far, Oh, Mary! has played to full capacity for 27 — a rare fete for a play, and even more for a new title that's not a long-running hit like Wicked, The Lion King or Hamilton.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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The duo were all smiles for the fete, which has drawn industry heavyweights from across the entertainment world, including Saturday Night Live cast members and writers past and present, superstar musicians and A-List actors, directors and producers.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Shindig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shindig. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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