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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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2
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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3
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
ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
The idea, Sekrhi said, was to have all kinds of enrichment activities at a vendor-style event where families can meet different organizations, sign up for various programs and just come together.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
The center hosts events ranging from yoga to breathwork to a weekly Saturday swap-meet marketplace, continuing its legacy as a gathering place for growth.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Brian Lowry, CNN, 27 Jan. 2023
Silvera teams up with YA author Becky Albertalli for this meet-cute romance novel.
—Leah Campano, Seventeen, 13 Jan. 2023
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Verb
The teams meet for the second time in conference play this season.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
The idea, Sekrhi said, was to have all kinds of enrichment activities at a vendor-style event where families can meet different organizations, sign up for various programs and just come together.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
Noun
Upon first sniff you’re met with a bright, effervescent citrus-meets-floral scent with a sparkly element.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
The center hosts events ranging from yoga to breathwork to a weekly Saturday swap-meet marketplace, continuing its legacy as a gathering place for growth.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Yet the story unfolds in fits and starts, jumping forward to get to the most fertile comedic territory while montage-ing its way through the central relationship after its meet-cute origins.
—Brian Lowry, CNN, 27 Jan. 2023
Silvera teams up with YA author Becky Albertalli for this meet-cute romance novel.
—Leah Campano, Seventeen, 13 Jan. 2023
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They’re typically encountered at ports of entry by federal agents, and receive notices to appear in immigration court, usually in one to three years.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
22 Feb. 2026
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The gold also caps off a four-year cycle during which Gu struggled with panic attacks and encountered online trolling in both the United States and China, where some citizens see her as a privileged interloper.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
22 Feb. 2026
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Video footage shared with the Tribune shows the three trucks converge on a dark street.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Western Wall stands as one of the holiest sites in Jerusalem, where Judaism, Christianity and Islam converge.—
Steven Burg,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2026
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Ukrainians, ever resilient, have found some ways to cope with the cold.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2026
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Worshippers arriving for the day's first prayers found the damage and a smoldering fire that spewed black smoke across the entrance of the Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Mosque in the town of Tell, near Nablus, and stained the ornate doorway.—
AREF TUFAHA,
Arkansas Online,
24 Feb. 2026
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These are the growing number of young men who are dropouts, do not work or have meaningful or fulfilling jobs, do not marry, have no children, few friends, and live in the basement of their parents’ home.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Sifford, who is currently the retailer’s vice chairman of the board, will fulfill the CEO responsibilities while the company commences a search for a permanent successor.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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But now, with the bloodless spectacle of a button being pushed to prompt a computer to decide the league-phase fixtures, then variables for the knockouts limited to deciding which of two pre-determined teams the winners of the play-offs would face, the old way actually seems quite diverting.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Tourists in trouble Japan is facing a sharp rise in ski and snowboard accidents involving foreign tourists this season.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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Wearing matching leather coats, the two chatted constantly, pointing at parade formations and singing along with performers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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Even with the game result finalized at this point, the anticipation to see how Maura would react to Rob’s betrayal was almost sky high, and the result matched the moment.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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City leaders in Miami Beach have laid out their plans for incoming Spring Break crowds in a matter of weeks, saying that chaos this year will not be tolerated.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Property owners who tolerate habitual nuisances will have to meet certain standards set by the city and pay fees to reimburse the city for enforcement resources.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Feb. 2026
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The reality, however, will likely prove more complicated as the administration weighs its next moves and how — or whether — to issue refunds for tariffs already paid.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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French President Emmanuel Macron called for calm on Saturday as some 3,000 people joined a march in Lyon organized by far-right groups to pay tribute to Deranque.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Meet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meet. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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