PARTYING Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

partying

verb

present participle of party

as in reveling

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Recent Examples of partying In fact, Page had been with his girlfriend Emily Brown since at least 2019, when she was spotted partying with the actor at the wrap party for Bridgerton. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026

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Right in the middle of cheering, reveling masses was MARTA — a connective system of veins that efficiently moved the happy throngs.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Mary Murphy, a young reporter from Queens, had been at Shea that night, reveling with her sisters in the upper loge section along the first-base line.

— Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of reveling

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Three sitting rooms are complemented by a further three members’ social spaces for carousing in, concealed behind a subtle screen (here, DJs including Goldierocks make appearances, and mobile snaps are banned; staff politely place a sticker over mobile camera lenses).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
The team were meek in defeat, but after a weekend carousing and communing in central London, Newcastle fans arrived at Wembley with a collective hangover.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026

Definition of carousing

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Care teams monitored them continuously for signs of adjustment, including eating regularly, exploring their habitats and socializing with each other.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Peekachu was blind in one eye and had trouble socializing with fellow whales, the aquarium said in its announcement.

— CYBELE MAYES-OSTERMAN, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of socializing

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Veteran Emari Demercado should start the season as the third-down passing back, with Brashard Smith mixing in as a gadget piece and kick returner.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
Trying to fit Hinduism into Western categories of theisms diverges from the tradition’s diverse history of ideas while mixing internal understandings with European perspectives and categories.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of mixing

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After mingling and enjoying his namesake margarita, Fritz joined revelers on Padel Haus’ state-of-the-art indoor courts for a round of paddle ball to demonstrate some of his best serves beyond the bar.

— Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
The meat is front and center, but mingling a toston or a spoonful of rice in the pork juices with the salsa verde steals the show.

— The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

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