as in addresses
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 greets
As the women — plus Ty Jessick of Santa Monica, a friend of Ford’s and the lone man at the event — settle into their seats, Ford greets them again, recounts the Yacht Girls’ early days and her vision for the book club’s next chapter.
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Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Pearl Hotel greets guests with coastal charm and a warm aesthetic, plus a gulf view.
—Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Brockman himself is one of a few employees who greets his guests.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Rebecca Morin The first thing that greets you inside the International Ballroom at the Washington Hilton?
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Liz’s Where Y’at Diner Downhome cooking takes center stage at Liz’s Where Y’at Diner, where owner Liz Munson buzzes between tables and greets customers with a smile and a hug.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi greets Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif upon Sharif's arrival at Doha International Airport, in Doha, Qatar, April 16, 2026.
—April 16, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Beans greets me and actually gets up on bed and lays on my chest, that’s a very happy moment.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Incense greets you in the entrance of the cozy spot, while Ethiopian music plays and artwork from Tedla’s own childhood home line the walls.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Pearl Hotel greets guests with coastal charm and a warm aesthetic, plus a gulf view.
—Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Brockman himself is one of a few employees who greets his guests.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Rebecca Morin The first thing that greets you inside the International Ballroom at the Washington Hilton?
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Liz’s Where Y’at Diner Downhome cooking takes center stage at Liz’s Where Y’at Diner, where owner Liz Munson buzzes between tables and greets customers with a smile and a hug.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi greets Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif upon Sharif's arrival at Doha International Airport, in Doha, Qatar, April 16, 2026.
—April 16, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Beans greets me and actually gets up on bed and lays on my chest, that’s a very happy moment.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Incense greets you in the entrance of the cozy spot, while Ethiopian music plays and artwork from Tedla’s own childhood home line the walls.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greets
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This addresses a critical gap in existing federal law, which guarantees only unpaid leave.—
Kate Perepezko,
The Conversation,
8 May 2026
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My practice addresses the preservation and revival of heritage under threat in the Middle East and across the Arab world.—
Pablo Larios,
Artforum,
7 May 2026
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Like all other private and public enterprises in Germany, these guilds now began their meetings with anthems and Hitler salutes.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
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Each shows a helicopter hovering alongside his swimming pool while the entertainer claps, salutes and raises his fist in the air.—
Travis Loller,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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The victim, who hails from the same town as Wick, had also come to see the show and was hanging out with the rapper beforehand at a party in Wick’s nearby rental, the affidavit said.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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About Szechuan Mansion Hotpot The North Carolina chain, which hails from Cary and has another location in Durham, opened in Charlotte last October.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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“Greets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greets. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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