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
On August 12, the general was greeted in New Haven with patriotic fervor.
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Regina E. Mason, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
Upon entering the Visitor's Center, guests are greeted by life-size models of North Atlantic right whales, dolphins, and manta rays, along with dioramas depicting marshes, sand dunes, and coastal habitats.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
But they are also greeted with a whiff of tension from Capt.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 7 Mar. 2026
When McKinley arrived to the meeting, according to family members, he was greeted by Lightfoot and the school’s director of human resources.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2026
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Regina E. Mason, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
Upon entering the Visitor's Center, guests are greeted by life-size models of North Atlantic right whales, dolphins, and manta rays, along with dioramas depicting marshes, sand dunes, and coastal habitats.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
But they are also greeted with a whiff of tension from Capt.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 7 Mar. 2026
When McKinley arrived to the meeting, according to family members, he was greeted by Lightfoot and the school’s director of human resources.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greet
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Pincé said Macron had addressed this by saying allies would handle all the non-nuclear aspects of the new system.—
Charlotte Reed,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Multiple candidates among the leading contenders represent diverse backgrounds and experiences capable of addressing California’s major challenges.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The team hasn’t clarified, but the players sang the anthem and saluted during the anthem ahead of their 4-0 loss to Australia last Thursday and a 2-0 loss to the Philippines yesterday.—
Yarden Segev,
NBC news,
9 Mar. 2026
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But the players sang the anthem and saluted before their losses to Australia and the Philippines.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Greet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greet. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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