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
Mickey Gasper led off the seventh with a single and Andruw Monasterio, pinch-hitting for Seigler, greeted left-hander Brent Headrick with a one-out single.
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
Despite his remarks, thousands of young Catholics turned out to greet the pope.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
Reptiles, birds, and a touch tank are all found inside the center; at the entrance, you’re greeted by a tortoise and a pig.
—Dyana Lederman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
The song's end was greeted by long applause from the guests, who included Charli XCX, Mark Ronson, Troye Sivan, Joe Alwyn, Grace Gummer, and George Daniel.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
Despite his remarks, thousands of young Catholics turned out to greet the pope.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
Reptiles, birds, and a touch tank are all found inside the center; at the entrance, you’re greeted by a tortoise and a pig.
—Dyana Lederman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
The song's end was greeted by long applause from the guests, who included Charli XCX, Mark Ronson, Troye Sivan, Joe Alwyn, Grace Gummer, and George Daniel.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greet
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At a 2024 event hosted by the Miami Host Committee, committee President and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo addressed the temporary name changes and signage requirements that the venue would face under FIFA rules.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Bass also accused Raman of repeatedly opposing efforts to address encampments near schools and increase police staffing.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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As Broadway star Avery Wilson sang the National Anthem, the camera faded to a shot of Trump saluting the flag, and MSG erupted into boos.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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The biggest sports celebration Every World Cup champion is saluted in its home country.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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“Greet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greet. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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