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
Afterward, Lendeborg gingerly plucked his way through a packed locker room, carefully stepping over an open duffel bag to sit at his locker and greet the media swarm.
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
Easter, the holiest day on the Christian calendar, was greeted on beaches, in parks, in cemeteries, on mountain trails, along Skid Row and, oh yes, in churches all over Los Angeles County on Sunday.
—Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
Even in defeat, Edgecombe returned to the court postgame to greet some of those who made the trip.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Zendaya stops to greet fans outside of Good Morning America in New York City on April 1.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
Easter, the holiest day on the Christian calendar, was greeted on beaches, in parks, in cemeteries, on mountain trails, along Skid Row and, oh yes, in churches all over Los Angeles County on Sunday.
—Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
Even in defeat, Edgecombe returned to the court postgame to greet some of those who made the trip.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Zendaya stops to greet fans outside of Good Morning America in New York City on April 1.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greet
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The Interfaith Advisory Commission would help to coordinate religious services, address the needs of at-risk communities, and provide a platform for education and awareness on integrating different traditions.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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East Sacramento Partnerships for a Livable City sued Sacramento after the council approved the McKinley Village project, alleging city officials violated CEQA by failing to disclose and make efforts to address air quality, public health, traffic, and other issues.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Ivy Tech Day planned April 21 On April 21, Hoosiers will salute Ivy Tech campuses, including Valparaiso, in the fourth annual Ivy Tech Day.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Like all other private and public enterprises in Germany, these guilds now began their meetings with anthems and Hitler salutes.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Greet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greet. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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