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
Which is why — despite its relatively low average speeds and its reliance on ageing tracks — even the modest debut of Amtrak’s new Acela is being greeted by rail advocates as a small but welcome victory.
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Ben Jones, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro greets supporters during an event in Caracas on September 3, 2025.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Then, when his listeners tuned into his show on Monday, they were greeted by the voice of Andy Cohen, who hosts his own Andy Cohen Live radio show.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
Trump was greeted with cheers and applause from the fans at the stadium.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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Ben Jones, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro greets supporters during an event in Caracas on September 3, 2025.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Then, when his listeners tuned into his show on Monday, they were greeted by the voice of Andy Cohen, who hosts his own Andy Cohen Live radio show.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
Trump was greeted with cheers and applause from the fans at the stadium.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greet
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The country’s Human Rights Commission urged restraint on how the government should address the protests.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Seclusion and restraint The use of restraint and seclusion practices to address disabled students’ behavioral issues has increasingly become a debated issue among education specialists.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
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That was one of many events over four days that included concerts, book signings, food and drink parties, and walking tours that saluted the life and legacy of Buffett on the island that mutually fed the territorial muse and the talented musician-songwriter.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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Disco Divas, Milwaukee Symphony Pops Principal Pops Conductor Byron Stripling continues his reinvigoration of the MSO's Pops series with this program saluting powerhouse voices of the disco era, such as Donna Summer, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle and others.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Greet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greet. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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