as in addressed
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 greeted
Further south, in Staten Island, Cuomo ate margherita pizza and greeted voters.
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Connor Greene, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
Zhang Lu and his crewmates were greeted aboard the three-module Tiangong space station by Chen Dong, commander of the Shenzhou 20 mission, and his two crewmates, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The measures were greeted with relief by many in the global business community, which for months has been ensnared in the uncertainty of up-and-down economic frictions between the world’s two largest economies.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
When the clock hit triple zeroes and the final whistle blew, Allen was greeted by Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo on the field.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The Bills’ pass rush greeted him on 20 of 38 dropbacks in the pocket.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
Jafar also returned and was warmly greeted by locals in Tehran.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
In schools and offices throughout France, the day doesn’t begin until every person has been greeted individually; a head nod won’t suffice.
—Kristy Alpert, Outside, 3 Nov. 2025
And thousands of people in Idaho were greeted with insurance rates that'll cost, on average, $100 more every month.
—ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
Connor Greene, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
Zhang Lu and his crewmates were greeted aboard the three-module Tiangong space station by Chen Dong, commander of the Shenzhou 20 mission, and his two crewmates, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The measures were greeted with relief by many in the global business community, which for months has been ensnared in the uncertainty of up-and-down economic frictions between the world’s two largest economies.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
When the clock hit triple zeroes and the final whistle blew, Allen was greeted by Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo on the field.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The Bills’ pass rush greeted him on 20 of 38 dropbacks in the pocket.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
Jafar also returned and was warmly greeted by locals in Tehran.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
In schools and offices throughout France, the day doesn’t begin until every person has been greeted individually; a head nod won’t suffice.
—Kristy Alpert, Outside, 3 Nov. 2025
And thousands of people in Idaho were greeted with insurance rates that'll cost, on average, $100 more every month.
—ABC News, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greeted
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One of those main areas that needs to be addressed is the bullpen, as the Cubs didn't have much talent at the back end of their bullpen.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Walker, whose tumultuous relationships have been addressed in her music and bled over into tabloid fodder, has been vocal about her newfound attitude towards men, an admission the 29-year-old recently made in a clip that went viral on social media.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Artist David Banner, Pastor Shirley Caesar and business entrepreneur Janice Bryant Howroyd will be saluted at the 2025 HBCU Honors.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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Fire Rescue trucks hung a giant American flag, and officers saluted as Cajuso’s body was carried away in an ambulance.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Greeted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greeted. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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