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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
Upon navigating to Pornhub, we were greeted by the blockade message.
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Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Guests are greeted by a wrought iron entry gate, courtyard and small forest of mature live oak trees blanketing the front of the home.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
The dog made it through and was greeted by the owner at the other end.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Visitors to the Wasserman agency website were greeted with a message saying the firm, as of Monday, was rebranding as the Team.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Guerrero was greeted in the dugout by teammates ready with the celebration props.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 8 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
The effective end of Wolverhampton Wanderers’ season was greeted by polite applause from a Molineux that was by then two-thirds empty.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Guests are greeted by a wrought iron entry gate, courtyard and small forest of mature live oak trees blanketing the front of the home.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
The dog made it through and was greeted by the owner at the other end.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Visitors to the Wasserman agency website were greeted with a message saying the firm, as of Monday, was rebranding as the Team.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Guerrero was greeted in the dugout by teammates ready with the celebration props.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 8 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
The effective end of Wolverhampton Wanderers’ season was greeted by polite applause from a Molineux that was by then two-thirds empty.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greeted
Verb
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Without proper circulation, any water from leaks or condensation just linger, and if it’s not addressed—which is often the case in a space like the basement—then mold and mildew forms.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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More than a dozen Democratic senators are demanding answers from the Department of the Interior about the removal of signs across national parks—displays that addressed topics including slavery, Native American history, and climate change.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The team later sang and saluted the anthem in two subsequent matches, including ahead of their final match, when they were eliminated by the Philippines.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Players later sang and saluted during the anthem before their remaining two matches.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Greeted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greeted. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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