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Synonyms

throw a party

Idioms  
  1. Put on or hold a social gathering, as in They're throwing a party to introduce their nephew to the neighbors, or She threw a party every Saturday night. [Colloquial; first half of 1900s]


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You could even throw a party around it.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

With two new albums involving both styles arriving imminently, he arranged to throw a party, and invited dozens of friends and colleagues to play.

From New York Times • May 29, 2024

Contemplating some anniversary festivities, the siblings realized that with all the crew from over the decades and the legions of devoted patrons, there wasn’t a way to throw a party big enough.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 3, 2024

S.P. and Zapata throw a party for every collaboration, every anniversary.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2022

A people who came up with any excuse to throw a party and danced with their hips and shoulders in full swing.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

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