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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
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
Israeli media reported the investigation is related to suspicions that records of sensitive cabinet and security meetings were allegedly changed.
—Tara John, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz and potential first gentleman Doug Emhoff were seen just offstage, bonding over the historic Bon Jovi/R.E.M. rock summit meeting.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
He is also known for peppering election officials with questions at county meetings.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Which is why Bezos tried to distance himself from the meeting between Trump and executives in his space-exploration company Blue Origin on the very day the no-endorsement was made public.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
Israeli media reported the investigation is related to suspicions that records of sensitive cabinet and security meetings were allegedly changed.
—Tara John, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz and potential first gentleman Doug Emhoff were seen just offstage, bonding over the historic Bon Jovi/R.E.M. rock summit meeting.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
He is also known for peppering election officials with questions at county meetings.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meeting
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Celebration turned into tragedy According to Talley, people were gathered in the parking lot for the school’s annual block party, which marks the final large gathering of homecoming weekend.Marquise Francis, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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According to the Daily Mail, La Toya Jackson and Marlon Jackson were at the gathering, as well as two of Jermaine Jackson's children, Jaafar Jackson and Jermajesty Jackson.Jack Irvin, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Spartans opened up with two passing touchdowns for a 14-0 lead to immediately put the Mountain West conference leaders on edge.Andrew Hartley, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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There’s almost no doubt the Pioneers will hear their names on Monday as one of 26 at-large bids in the 48-team field with quality wins over top programs and a narrow conference title-game loss.Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Just as in science, where breakthroughs often arise from the convergence of seemingly unrelated ideas, the world of art and music is transformed by those who dare to transcend singularity and embrace multiple disciplines with the fullness of their spirit.Anto Dotcom, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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The convergence of these three fronts has made this year for me and for many Israelis close to unbearable.Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2024
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When encountering one of these gaps, the migration job must be helped along manually.Mike Waas, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Doing so decreases likelihood of encountering a rival whitetail, and so, the buck can focus on tending the doe.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024
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Russian and Chinese foreign policy tactics are converging in new and synergistic ways.Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2018
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First, Russian and Chinese foreign policy tactics are converging in new and synergistic ways.Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2018
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Promoting competencies like understanding emotions, achieving positive goals and building relationships is key to a fulfilling life.Hashim Hayat, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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In March 2023, the city auditor said the market's management company was charging below-market leases and not fulfilling its mission as a small-business incubator.Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
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Floodwaters and mudslides almost entirely wiped out some communities such as Asheville, North Carolina, where residents have remained without electricity and cell service while facing water, gas and food shortages.Peter Aitken, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Gaga, perhaps strategically, has been put into three films that already had prestige Oscar-facing male actors attached to them, which elevates her stardom, but also dims her light in each.Samantha Allen, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
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Country music superstar and Tennessee native Dolly Parton is donating $1 million to Hurricane Helene relief efforts, with her Dollywood Foundation and other businesses matching the amount.Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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What is the Mega Millions payout on matching 2 lottery numbers?Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Meeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meeting. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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