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
Other out-of-towners might be disappointed to arrive in sunny Southern California only to be greeted by storm clouds, but Lilleaas is sanguine about the situation.
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Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Guests to the event who gathered in the East Wing were greeted with sparkling wine and an assortment of hors d’oeuvres.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Guests arriving at the historic oceanfront resort were greeted by a striking performance from the Earth Harp.
—Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Flanked by his third wife Alexis Roderick and their two daughters Della, 10, and Remy, 8, the music legend is seen being greeted by Turnstiles band leader Tony Monaco and shown a sheet of paper.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
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Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Guests to the event who gathered in the East Wing were greeted with sparkling wine and an assortment of hors d’oeuvres.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Guests arriving at the historic oceanfront resort were greeted by a striking performance from the Earth Harp.
—Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Flanked by his third wife Alexis Roderick and their two daughters Della, 10, and Remy, 8, the music legend is seen being greeted by Turnstiles band leader Tony Monaco and shown a sheet of paper.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greet
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The measures, which had been agreed to in writing in mid-November 2023, were intended to address Lively’s concerns about on-set conduct and safety.—
Elizabeth Rosner,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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This trend is not about a specific feature but a broad approach to bath design that addresses individual wellness.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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As Chicago reflects on positive crime trends and looks ahead to an even better year, let’s salute the contributions of everyone involved, including staff, outreach workers and participants in CVI programs.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Julian Franco, president of strategy and operations at Fox Entertainment, saluted the progress that Pansino and her business partner had been able to make as a boutique outfit.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Greet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greet. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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