tea party

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Recent Examples of tea party Frank faced his toughest reelection campaign in years in 2010 as the tea party wave swept over American politics. Steven Sloan, Fortune, 20 May 2026 In 2010, Frank faced an unexpectedly strong challenge from Sean Bielat, a Republican tea party candidate. Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 20 May 2026 After their arrival, which notably includes zero fighting over rooms given that there are 29 of them in the castle, the women change and gather outside for a tea party. Tom Smyth, Vulture, 4 May 2026 Group multiple chairs together for a whimsical display that looks like a tiny garden is having a tea party. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tea party
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tea party
Noun
  • Five people were shot at a DeKalb County house party following a fight Monday night, and so far, police say no arrests have been made.
    CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 16 June 2026
  • How about a house party or gathering at a local bar?
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • Dress it up with heels and statement jewelry for a cocktail party, or keep things casual with a pair of cute sneakers and a denim jacket.
    Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
  • Set out a bowl at your next cocktail party with crudité (or french fries!
    Georgina Hayden, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • One hen party group nearly brought the roof down.
    Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 2 June 2026
  • Scottish hen parties were deemed to contain ritualistic profanation.
    Victor J. Blue, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Southern Grandmas know that fried potatoes aren't just for supper.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
  • At supper the guides exchanged significant glances across the fire and acted like a couple of guys who have picked a lame horse.
    Fred Bear, Outdoor Life, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • Mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies meet and greet us on Monday.
    Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 15 June 2026
  • After finishing her set, Grimmie hosted a meet and greet with fans.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • Dried khat leaves are also boiled to create a stimulant tea.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
  • While the pastries and afternoon tea are nice, this would not be my pick to spend your time when the view just outside is so spectacular.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • Prior to our conversation earlier this year, Ayala and Mose-Vargas had both attended a symposium celebrating the 40th anniversary of David Montejano’s Anglos and Mexicans in the Making of Texas, a foundational text on class and race in the Southwest.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
  • Some research suggests other benefits, too, according to a recent symposium from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.
    Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • Mastodon’s Bill Kelliher recently followed the band on socials.
    Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 10 June 2026
  • Othership’s sauna events range from comedy nights and singles socials to tarot readings and a shabbat social schvitz.
    Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026

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“Tea party.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tea%20party. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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