1
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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2
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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3
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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2
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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3
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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6
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
Saleen Martin, USA Today, 4 July 2025
Festival attendees sought out shady areas in the gardens for al fresco meetings.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 4 July 2025
With everything Gonzalez has going on, after a long day of activities and meetings, during the evening of July 1, Gonzalez was still excited to talk about foods that will be enjoyed in her community over the holiday weekend.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 4 July 2025
Investors plan to vote on the three proposals at a virtual shareholder meeting at 3 p.m. Mountain Time on Aug. 7.
—Angela Palermo
july 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 July 2025
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Noun
His uncle was taken to a meeting office for umpires, where his shirt was removed to cool him down, Delonta said.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 4 July 2025
Festival attendees sought out shady areas in the gardens for al fresco meetings.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 4 July 2025
With everything Gonzalez has going on, after a long day of activities and meetings, during the evening of July 1, Gonzalez was still excited to talk about foods that will be enjoyed in her community over the holiday weekend.
—Scott Talley, Freep.com, 4 July 2025
Investors plan to vote on the three proposals at a virtual shareholder meeting at 3 p.m. Mountain Time on Aug. 7.
—Angela Palermo
july 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meeting
Noun
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July Fourth and your wallet Classic Fourth of July barbecues will cost a little more this year: $130 for food and drinks for a gathering of 10 people, a 2.2% increase from last year.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Moore gave a prime-time speech on Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention last summer and was one of the most in-demand speakers at the gathering in Chicago.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Atop the to-do list: Create a football schedule and determine whether the conference will stage a championship game.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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Pierce, a pro-Trump investor and billionaire, threw the fundraiser for Adams while the mayor was on the island for a cryptocurrency conference.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2025
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The company’s recovery will likely require a convergence of favorable conditions, including improvements in net metering policies and access to more affordable financing options as interest rates potentially decline.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Trump and his team may also believe that the convergence of Chinese, Iranian, North Korean, and Russian power is of such magnitude that European resistance would prove futile without American heft.—
KORI SCHAKE,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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April 3 after a resident in the 9400 block of Parkside Avenue reported encountering an armed individual in his backyard.—
Dennis Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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Today, vaccine coverage is widespread enough that unvaccinated children can easily live to adulthood without ever encountering the virus, but not uniformly high enough to prevent outbreaks altogether.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
7 Apr. 2025
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Their collision at the Austrian GP, an inevitable result of their converging performance, was disappointing.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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In short, these converging trends point toward a future where connectivity is not just pervasive but also secure, efficient and environmentally conscious.—
Max Silber,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Leaders should focus on outcomes, not hours, ensuring that in-office mandates drive tangible benefits rather than fulfilling outdated management preferences.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Elizabeth Lilly started her own asset management firm in 2017, fulfilling a dream three decades in the making.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Many of the mobile clinics work in silos and Medi-Cal resources can be restrictive, with clients facing difficulties meeting criteria.—
Emma Hall,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
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Cleveland isn’t facing Utah (16-56).—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Merely matching expectations last season was good enough for the Yankees to win their division and claim home-field advantage throughout the AL playoffs.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Lopez's full outfit turned out to be a floor-length skirt with matching embellishments to the abs-baring cropped top.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Meeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meeting. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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