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
Instead, my friend and I were greeted by a mostly calm experience, which was surprising for a Friday night in South End.
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Evan Moore
november 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2025
Fellow surfers rushed to help him before he was greeted on the shore by shocked swimmers, per the outlet.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Our guide for the antiquing excursion was a veteran of the market, a friendly woman called Mariana who seemed to know every shopkeeper and greeted them all.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
The idea was to step into the subconsciousness of a woman, by ringing her doorbell and being greeted by a woman, who is obsessed with building butter sculptures — including one that was a replica of Baumeister’s head.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
In October, at Cinespia, a full house of 5,000 screaming fans greeted her like a rock star hitting the stage.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
For all the positivity that greeted back-to-back victories against Aston Villa and Real Madrid over the previous eight days, this was in some ways their most chastening defeat so far.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
French Montana, who Max B collaborated with on their 2009 mixtape Coke Wave, was among those who greeted the rapper following his prison release Sunday.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
Deportees reunite with relatives, recall journey In the soccer stadium's parking lot, relatives greeted some deportees.
—Daniel Gonzalez, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025
Evan Moore
november 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2025
Fellow surfers rushed to help him before he was greeted on the shore by shocked swimmers, per the outlet.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Our guide for the antiquing excursion was a veteran of the market, a friendly woman called Mariana who seemed to know every shopkeeper and greeted them all.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
The idea was to step into the subconsciousness of a woman, by ringing her doorbell and being greeted by a woman, who is obsessed with building butter sculptures — including one that was a replica of Baumeister’s head.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
In October, at Cinespia, a full house of 5,000 screaming fans greeted her like a rock star hitting the stage.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
For all the positivity that greeted back-to-back victories against Aston Villa and Real Madrid over the previous eight days, this was in some ways their most chastening defeat so far.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
French Montana, who Max B collaborated with on their 2009 mixtape Coke Wave, was among those who greeted the rapper following his prison release Sunday.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
Deportees reunite with relatives, recall journey In the soccer stadium's parking lot, relatives greeted some deportees.
—Daniel Gonzalez, USA Today, 9 Nov. 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 29 Nov. 2025.
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