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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
Greg Cote
february 1, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Families meet educators, nonprofits, first responders, artists and service organizations that reflect the richness of our region.
—Jennifer Cook, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
New this time around will be Taste of Tokyo, a Japanese car showcase with the vibe of an underground car meet.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 4 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
Meanwhile 26-24 Miami and Chicago have split first two of three straight games and meet again in Miami this evening.
—Greg Cote
february 1, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Families meet educators, nonprofits, first responders, artists and service organizations that reflect the richness of our region.
—Jennifer Cook, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
Flowing wool and cashmere pair well with leggings and fashion-meets-performance snow boots for a chic and sporty-enough sideline look.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
New this time around will be Taste of Tokyo, a Japanese car showcase with the vibe of an underground car meet.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 4 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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meet
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Trinity is, moreover, where Beckett first encountered Proust’s writing as an undergraduate studying modern languages, prior to arriving at the École Normale in Paris.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Viewers encountered only the residue of the performance, in the form of an empty black stage and salt casts of the band’s gear, arranged around a pile of black shards.—
Rachel Wetzler,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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The question isn't whether AI capabilities will converge.—
Steven Wolfe Pereira,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Protests continue Protesters continued to converge at the scene of the shooting despite dangerously cold weather.—
Jack Brook,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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Excavators digging at Sizewell C found 321 silver coins last year, dating back between 1036 and 1044.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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These recommendations are based, in part, on studies that have found higher relapse rates among those who stop taking the medication versus those who do not.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Without a next generation in line, who will take care of these childless Americans, ensure their dying wishes are fulfilled and oversee where their assets will go after death?—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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This mixture has it all to fulfill both salty cravings and a sweet tooth.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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Both the juvenile and the 19-year-old who were arrested are facing felony assault and disorderly conduct charges, according to the police.—
Jack Perry,
The Providence Journal,
7 Feb. 2026
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From the beginning, a mayoral run would have been a risky move for Horvath, who is not expected to face any major challengers to her own bid for reelection.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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According to the researchers, even a few kilometers of difference allows interior models of Jupiter to better match both gravity data and atmospheric observations.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Heading into 2026 the Red Sox look capable of at least matching last year’s club, which finished third in the AL East, made the playoffs and lost to the New York Yankees in the AL Wild Card Series.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Plastic wrap that's safe to use in the microwave is formulated to tolerate heat without melting or breaking down, while those that aren't may melt, warp, or leach chemicals into your dishes.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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Vrabel does not seem like an individual who tolerates stickiness.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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In this Gothic fantasy debut, Leena Al-Sayer bargains her ability to see the dead in order to pay for the expensive medicine her brother Rami needs to live.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the legislature should act on the report’s recommendations with actions to strengthen reporting, enforce existing laws, prevent further abandonment of wells and ensure polluters pay for cleanup.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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