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
As Kelsey Luderer rounded third base and headed home Thursday after hitting a game-tying home run that ignited Sherman Oaks Notre Dame to a 6-3 Division 1 softball playoff win over Anaheim Canyon, she was greeted by every teammate at the plate.
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
From a young age, we're taught to greet people, regardless of their age, and even compliment them, so everyone is very accepting and loving.
—Zama Magudulela, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
Trump then arrived at Beijing’s international airport, greeted with a red carpet and an honor guard.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Gunnar Henderson greeted Richard Lovelady with an RBI single that moved the tying run to third.
—ABC News, 15 May 2026
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
From a young age, we're taught to greet people, regardless of their age, and even compliment them, so everyone is very accepting and loving.
—Zama Magudulela, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
Trump then arrived at Beijing’s international airport, greeted with a red carpet and an honor guard.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Gunnar Henderson greeted Richard Lovelady with an RBI single that moved the tying run to third.
—ABC News, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greet
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Miller also addresses contemporary politics, the recent presidential election and how honesty is in flux in our country.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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An edgy confrontation The Rangers were still seething as Keenan attempted to address the team following a demoralizing 3-1 loss, with a few snapping back or muttering under their breath.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The fans who stayed until the end of Thursday’s loudly saluted the Ducks for the roller-coaster ride this club took them on this season.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Hüller was overwhelmed by the praise at the Palais, her trademark stoicism breaking as the crowd saluted her moments of emotional abandon — including a tearjerker of a long-distance phone call and an explosion of rage at her narcissistic patriarch.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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“Greet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greet. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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