1
as in encountered
to come upon face-to-face or as if face-to-face
we never once met another car on that lonely country road
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2
as in gathered
to come together into one body or place
we'll meet for dinner, with a discussion to follow, next week
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3
as in found
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
met her future husband at a party
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as in fulfilled
to do what is required by the terms of
a financially struggling city trying to meet its loans
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as in faced
to enter into contest or conflict with
the up-and-coming boxer will meet the reigning champ for the first time tomorrow
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as in matched
to produce something equal to (as in quality or value)
I'll meet your bet, nay, I'll even raise it
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as in accepted
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
trying to meet the challenge of going to college while working at a full-time job
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as in paid
to give what is owed for
I paid a portion of the long-distance bill to keep my carrier from cutting off service until I can meet the remainder of the charges
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Recent Examples of met
Green Hill first met in a school house and then a building along Tate Lane that later became the Masonic Lodge.
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Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025
The couple met on a blind date arranged by friends in May 2022.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
As a result, the 20% quota for women is now expected to be met through the one-third of seats appointed directly by Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa.
—Eyad Kourdi, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
European leaders met in Copenhagen this week to discuss the threats from Russia.
—Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2025
There are conditions that have to be met here.
—ABC News, 5 Oct. 2025
The show's runaway success and growing anticipation for the second season, which releases in December 2025, means revelers will surely be met with a sea of blue jumpsuits, ghoulish face paint and makeshift Pipboys this Halloween season for the second year in a row.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
More than seven years after the two first met, one memory stands out.
—Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
Out of 3,144 counties nationwide, benefits fully met meal costs in only 41.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025
The couple met on a blind date arranged by friends in May 2022.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
As a result, the 20% quota for women is now expected to be met through the one-third of seats appointed directly by Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa.
—Eyad Kourdi, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
European leaders met in Copenhagen this week to discuss the threats from Russia.
—Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2025
There are conditions that have to be met here.
—ABC News, 5 Oct. 2025
The show's runaway success and growing anticipation for the second season, which releases in December 2025, means revelers will surely be met with a sea of blue jumpsuits, ghoulish face paint and makeshift Pipboys this Halloween season for the second year in a row.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
More than seven years after the two first met, one memory stands out.
—Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2025
Out of 3,144 counties nationwide, benefits fully met meal costs in only 41.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for met
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Phillies play reliever roulette Righty David Robertson entered when Cristopher Sánchez encountered trouble in the sixth, putting away pinch hitter Max Muncy, a lefty batter.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Zippers and clasps are built to stand up to daily use—mine has even encountered a few rainstorms—without losing shine or functionality.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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Days after a gunman drove a truck into a Grand Blanc Township church and opened fire on worshippers, killing four people and wounding eight, hundreds gathered in Flint for a community safety briefing focused on crisis response and prevention in houses of worship.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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On Tuesday night, hundreds of people gathered to remember the teenagers, according to CNN affiliate WABC.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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According to its website, the popular pizza chain, which was founded in 1971, operates 61 restaurants in Illinois, six in Indiana, two in Indiana and two in Wisconsin.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Unrivaled was co-founded by WNBA players Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart.—
William Earl,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Ten of Cups encourages breakthroughs in your social and professional relationships by feeling fulfilled first.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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Hart stated that Hulk Hogan never fulfilled that traditional responsibility.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Hundreds of other homes, like Harrington's, faced major damages.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Once again, Weaver faced three batters to start the seventh inning and didn’t get any of them out, allowing a walk to Daulton Varsho before Anthony Santander singled and Andrés Giménez cracked an RBI single.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Rams matched the heavy personnel with six defensive linemen, four linebackers, and just one defensive back.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Like Le Creuset’s cookware, this piece comes in multiple colors, and can be matched with other tools in the set.—
Dena Ogden,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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There is a total of 55 units, 46 of which will be designated as affordable housing with rent starting as low as $469 per month, and Section 8 vouchers are accepted.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Cash is not accepted at Mortgage Matchup Center.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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With the ending of placements at the Civic and city-funded rooms in other CoLEAD shelters, safety ambassadors who were paid to quell the violence on Third Avenue turned to other shelter organizations.—
Ashley Hiruko,
ProPublica,
6 Oct. 2025
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Brighton paid second-tier Dutch club Breda less than £2million for the then 20-year-old in September 2020, with the potential for the fee to rise to nearly £3m with add-ons.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Met.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/met. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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