as in to address
to acknowledge (someone) by means of spoken words
The host cheerfully greeted the party guests at the door.
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Recent Examples of greet
Of course, an extra cup would have been even better, but that won’t deter the huge numbers expected to greet their team anyway.
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Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Returning from Budapest late, PSG players — led by captain Marquinhos, coach Luis Enrique and club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi — were greeted by cheering crowds as the club anthem blared from loudspeakers.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
They were then escorted by Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas City, Kansas police to the Origin Hotel on Berkley Riverfront, where they were greeted by more than 50 passionate fans.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
The miners were greeted with cheers, hugs and a party-like atmosphere, Paasi said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 31 May 2026
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Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Returning from Budapest late, PSG players — led by captain Marquinhos, coach Luis Enrique and club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi — were greeted by cheering crowds as the club anthem blared from loudspeakers.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
They were then escorted by Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas City, Kansas police to the Origin Hotel on Berkley Riverfront, where they were greeted by more than 50 passionate fans.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
The miners were greeted with cheers, hugs and a party-like atmosphere, Paasi said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greet
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Despite undergoing surgery last week to address a broken pinky finger, New York center Mitchell Robinson will play in Game 1 tonight, the team told reporters.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Ohtani was back to a full starter’s workload for the first time since 2023, even mentioning fatigue in his postgame interview after his second start of the season, and before games was working to address his offensive struggles.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Why Vang doesn’t say the Pledge of Allegiance When asked about Vang’s practice of abstaining from saluting the flag, her campaign spokesperson said that her past statements on the matter speak for themselves.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
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Along the journey, sidewalks were lined with people waving American flags and saluting the motorcade.—
Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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“Greet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greet. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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