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
Presidents Day was greeted by thick gray clouds and rainfall across the Bay Area Monday as the first of three back-to-back storms brought minor flooding to some parts of the region, with steady rain expected to continue Tuesday and even the possibility of mountaintop snow by Wednesday.
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Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
Upon entering the lobby, you’re greeted by a grand staircase, roaring fireplaces, and an assortment of Western art and photographs.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Cooksey misses the social aspect of visiting the café, where baristas greeted her by name.
—Matt Sedensky, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
However, when their audience arrived at the Angel Orensanz Center on the Lower East Side, they were greeted with a wedding ceremony officiated by Broderick's sister, Janet Broderick Kraft.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
As the pair walk towards the arena together, Dunk is greeted by several smallfolk who pat him on the back and wish him luck in the upcoming trial by combat.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
Visitors will be greeted by a welcoming front porch and door that leads to an entry foyer.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Cooksey misses the social aspect of visiting the cafe, where baristas greeted her by name.
—Matt Sedensky, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Prepare to be greeted by freezing temperatures and piles of grimy snow and slush crowding the sidewalks.
—Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
Upon entering the lobby, you’re greeted by a grand staircase, roaring fireplaces, and an assortment of Western art and photographs.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Cooksey misses the social aspect of visiting the café, where baristas greeted her by name.
—Matt Sedensky, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
However, when their audience arrived at the Angel Orensanz Center on the Lower East Side, they were greeted with a wedding ceremony officiated by Broderick's sister, Janet Broderick Kraft.
—Elle Meier, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
As the pair walk towards the arena together, Dunk is greeted by several smallfolk who pat him on the back and wish him luck in the upcoming trial by combat.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
Visitors will be greeted by a welcoming front porch and door that leads to an entry foyer.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
Cooksey misses the social aspect of visiting the cafe, where baristas greeted her by name.
—Matt Sedensky, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Prepare to be greeted by freezing temperatures and piles of grimy snow and slush crowding the sidewalks.
—Hilary Milnes, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greeted
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Wickham, who welcomes Mottley’s commitment to electoral reform, said there is an issue with electoral voter lists throughout the region that needs to be addressed.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Van Der Beek also addressed the matter of residuals amid the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Yet while Alfa Romeo recently saluted its magnum opus with a new 33 Stradale based on sibling marque Maserati’s MC20 supercar, the R33 from Automotive Artisans is far closer to the original.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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Filmmakers Chris Columbus, Tim Burton and Martin Scorsese also saluted the late star.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Greeted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greeted. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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