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as in gathering
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
there will be another committee meeting next week to discuss the parish fair
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as in conference
a body of people come together in one place
a meeting marked by no consensus of what needs to be done
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as in convergence
the coming together of two or more things to the same point
a meeting of two railroad lines
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as in encountering
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 converging
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 finding
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
met her future husband at a party
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as in fulfilling
to do what is required by the terms of
a financially struggling city trying to meet its loans
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as in facing
to enter into contest or conflict with
the up-and-coming boxer will meet the reigning champ for the first time tomorrow
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as in matching
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 standing
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 paying
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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Recent Examples of meeting
Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Trump has previewed major funding announcements for the meeting, including billions of dollars for Gaza’s rebuilding.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
The issue will likely be addressed further at a Board of Governors meeting next month.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Chair Jerome Powell said after meetings last year that the idea of a rate hike wasn’t on the table.
—Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Trump has previewed major funding announcements for the meeting, including billions of dollars for Gaza’s rebuilding.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
Getting to explore every corner of Boise and meeting the people that live here has me on an endless adventure.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
The issue will likely be addressed further at a Board of Governors meeting next month.
—Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meeting
Noun
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The interiors already feel styled for gatherings, and the common spaces lend themselves naturally to conversation and celebration.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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China’s response, albeit expected, is likely, either directly or indirectly, a form of intelligence gathering on its technical ability to address US and US ally activities in the region.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With an average attendance of over 90,000, the conference will be held in Barcelona from March 2 to March 5.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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Cobb has spoken about mourning, grief, death and dying, in hospices, medical schools, bookstores, conferences and has written for The New York Times, HuffPost, More, House Beautiful & Medium.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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This fever pitch is the product of countless factors, a harmonic convergence of sorts catalyzed by our central location and abundance of state-of-the-art facilities, underscored by about $700 million invested locally in the last 15 years alone.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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In many ways, the convergence was inevitable.—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The short clip, posted on YouTube by COMA — the Chinatown Organization for Media Awakening — depicts director Jia Zhangke encountering an AI version of himself, leading to a conversation that blends humor with philosophical commentary on filmmaking in the age of artificial intelligence.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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It’s been 16 days since Nancy Guthrie was reported missing, and investigators working the case that has captivated the nation’s attention are encountering a unique mix of challenges.—
Elizabeth Hartfield,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Seasonal fuel blend changes, refinery outages, rising summer demand, and grid strain are converging on a system with no margin left.—
Suzette Valladares,
Oc Register,
15 Feb. 2026
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Kevin Hassett, the National Economic Council director who was a finalist to become the next Federal Reserve chair, told CNBC that several factors are converging to keep payroll growth low, at least for the time being.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Eagles missed numerous three-point attempts, while Sierra Canyon was finding different players to contribute.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The two parties have not come to a resolution after a two-day fact-finding session, in which a neutral panel reviews contract disputes.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Instead of fulfilling their contracts, the suspects used the funds for the company’s operating costs and their own personal expenses, the documents state.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Feb. 2026
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Working with Jamie Lloyd and Hayley Atwell on Shakespeare’s most warm-hearted play has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my performing life.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Bruins will honor six graduating players before facing the Badgers.—
Felicia Keller,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The initiative reflects challenges facing rail operators worldwide, including in the United States.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Meeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meeting. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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