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
Each week, the harbor greets a ferry connecting Iceland to Denmark and the Faroe Islands.
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Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026
Peter greets the arrival of this boy, named Arlo (Reggie Absolom), with just that kind of panic.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
From patio containers to entryway gardens, Jubilation™ makes a striking specimen that greets guests with inviting fragrance and provides a relaxing environment to unwind.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
An expansive front lawn with unobstructed views of Lake Huron greets visitors and guests.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
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.
—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
Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2026
Peter greets the arrival of this boy, named Arlo (Reggie Absolom), with just that kind of panic.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
From patio containers to entryway gardens, Jubilation™ makes a striking specimen that greets guests with inviting fragrance and provides a relaxing environment to unwind.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
An expansive front lawn with unobstructed views of Lake Huron greets visitors and guests.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greets
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Several residents at the City Council meeting spoke in support of the program, including Steve Burrell, a community volunteer who often addresses the council on issues related to senior citizens and the unsheltered.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Critics of California’s voter ID initiative, including many legal scholars, say the ballot measure addresses a problem that does not exist.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Why not run it up the flagpole to see if anyone salutes?—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 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
Verb
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Exec produced and co-showrun by Liz Hannah (The Girl from Plainville) and author Moore, The God of the Woods hails from Sony Pictures Television.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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The aviary on Wednesday introduced its new female juvenile harpy eagle named Dariéna, who hails from the Miami Zoo.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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“Greets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greets. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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