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as in to encounter
to come upon face-to-face or as if face-to-face
we never once met another car on that lonely country road
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as in to converge
to come together into one body or place
we'll meet for dinner, with a discussion to follow, next week
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as in to find
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
met her future husband at a party
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as in to fulfill
to do what is required by the terms of
a financially struggling city trying to meet its loans
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as in to match
to produce something equal to (as in quality or value)
I'll meet your bet, nay, I'll even raise it
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as in to tolerate
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
trying to meet the challenge of going to college while working at a full-time job
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as in to pay
to give what is owed for
I paid a portion of the long-distance bill to keep my carrier from cutting off service until I can meet the remainder of the charges
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as in tournament
a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize
a swim meet
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as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
in this case, splitting the winnings of the contested lottery ticket seems like a meet solution
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Recent Examples of meet
Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 21 June 2026
The pro athlete and the model first met as children in their native Rosario, Argentina.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 21 June 2026
Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
In a genre often dominated by fluffy, feel-good meet-cutes, Voicemails for Isabelle stands apart.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Liam Tharme, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
But the 52-year-old agent and meet director rebounded and paid those debts.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Adrian Chiarella wrote and directed the low-budget film, which follows two teen boys who meet at conversion therapy.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 21 June 2026
The pro athlete and the model first met as children in their native Rosario, Argentina.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 21 June 2026
Noun
Across five days every June, some 300,000 visitors descend on Ascot Racecourse, just west of London, for the race meet, which dates back to 1711.
—Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
In a genre often dominated by fluffy, feel-good meet-cutes, Voicemails for Isabelle stands apart.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Adjective
The next day was literally pre-meet.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
But the 52-year-old agent and meet director rebounded and paid those debts.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meet
Verb
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An activity that may seem leisurely, such as swimming in a river, could end up more dangerous if someone encounters an unexpected rip current.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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One common problem growers encounter is the wilting of plants and foliage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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Built by brothers William and Charles Bent in 1833, the original fort thrived for 16 years as a hub where fur traders, Native Americans and Mexican merchants converged to do business.—
Kevin Strong,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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When the two AIs eventually merge, what converges is identity.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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After her grandmother died, the family found letters Smith had written home during the war.—
Nick Lunemann,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The sixth skydiver could not exit the plane and was found fatally injured inside.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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The operators of Sakura Market hope to fulfill the numerous grocery and dining needs of people downtown.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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Making savings while fulfilling our mission means a doubly difficult time for everyone.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
17 June 2026
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Negotiators face a 60-day deadline to reach a final deal.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Calmus knows firsthand what NICU families face.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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In the British social calendar, no event quite matches the prestige, pageantry and formal dress protocols of Royal Ascot.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Investigators also matched Mangione’s fingerprints to those found on a water bottle and a protein bar wrapper near the scene of the killing, officials said.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The conduct and behavior associated with the party were unacceptable and will not be tolerated in Birmingham neighborhoods.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Days later, Major League Baseball issued a warning to the players stating that similar behavior will not be tolerated in the future.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Leslie, Milton-Jones and Dixon discussed the WNBA’s 30-season landmark before the game, paying tribute to Ogwumike and reflecting on what the WNBPA has achieved.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Recipients born between the 11th and 20th are paid on the third Wednesday, and those born after the 20th are paid on the fourth Wednesday.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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“Meet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meet. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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