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
Diners are greeted by marigold garlands, murals reminiscent of South Asian truck art, and a playlist that’s a rotation of '80s Bollywood hits.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Upon his arrival, Valle entered the interior of Fort Point and was greeted by members of the National Park Service.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
In 2024, both Laturno and Ryan took to Reddit to seek out fellow players, and they were greeted with less than ideal results.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
As mourners arrived at Middleton High School, they were greeted by a three-story flag billowing from the outstretched ladder of Middleton Rural Fire Department’s Engine 51.
—Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
The robots greeted customers, added a bit of entertainment and helped with simple service tasks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Let every new person, every new opportunity be greeted with neutrality, then observation, then placement.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
Hourslong airport waits and crowds overflowing the terminal and spilling out onto the sidewalk greeted travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport early Monday morning, as a partial government shutdown leaves airport security checkpoints understaffed.
—Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The event, organized by the Shelby County Republican Party, turned out a small crowd and was greeted by some supportive honks from motorists, but also some cursing at Trump from people in at least two cars passing by.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Upon his arrival, Valle entered the interior of Fort Point and was greeted by members of the National Park Service.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
In 2024, both Laturno and Ryan took to Reddit to seek out fellow players, and they were greeted with less than ideal results.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
As mourners arrived at Middleton High School, they were greeted by a three-story flag billowing from the outstretched ladder of Middleton Rural Fire Department’s Engine 51.
—Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
The robots greeted customers, added a bit of entertainment and helped with simple service tasks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Let every new person, every new opportunity be greeted with neutrality, then observation, then placement.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
Hourslong airport waits and crowds overflowing the terminal and spilling out onto the sidewalk greeted travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport early Monday morning, as a partial government shutdown leaves airport security checkpoints understaffed.
—Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The event, organized by the Shelby County Republican Party, turned out a small crowd and was greeted by some supportive honks from motorists, but also some cursing at Trump from people in at least two cars passing by.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greeted
Verb
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Roan addressed the incident in an Instagram Story and criticized the security guard.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Roan also pushed back against the part of the athlete’s statement that addressed her directly.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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An honor guard saluted, marking the arrival of an honorary procession of city police, fire and public works fleet vehicles.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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Valladares saluted the farmworker movement but also said the labor movement brought its own social complexities.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Greeted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greeted. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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