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meeting

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verb

present participle of meet
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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 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
Noun
Swift was initially ensnared in the fight when Baldoni filed a dueling defamation lawsuit against Lively that included claims Swift was present during a pivotal meeting at Lively’s Tribeca penthouse that involved Lively’s efforts to make changes to the movie script. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025 Back in 2016, Armani held a meeting to outline what would happen following his death, establishing new statutes for the group and dictating the principles that would define the future of the company. Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
And that would mean meeting grand claims from a man and company that have often fallen short of their promises. Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025 Baseball teams rely on consistent productivity both on the pitching mound and in the batter’s box during the course of a season, much like business units depend on meeting sales quotas and company objectives throughout the fiscal year. Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for meeting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meeting
Noun
  • Originally built in 1888 as a hunting lodge for the Austrian imperial family, Grand Hotel Fasano has evolved over the decades from a regal retreat into a gathering place for Europe's creative elite.
    Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The gathering will bring together local groups, including CRS, Epic Partners and Coach Core, alongside stakeholders and funders, to highlight their work tackling youth violence and supporting young people through outreach, sports and creative arts.
    Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Bulls look to be the best team in the Group of Five conferences, while the Gators and coach Billy Napier are now under pressure with a difficult SEC schedule ahead.
    Erick Smith, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Eight execs polled before the season slotted Green Bay second behind Philadelphia in the conference (see their votes below).
    Mike Sando, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This convergence occurs as enterprises demand portable solutions that prevent dependence on single cloud providers or database vendors.
    Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • That model shaped business schools, K–12 ideation, and — ironically — today’s generative AI (random recombination plus statistical convergence).
    Big Think, Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Car accidents are statistically more common than encountering a defective medical device.
    Matt Lowe, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Research shows that new experiences—like stepping outside and encountering a new environment while working out—trigger the brain's reward system.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The film, like Altman’s, is a collection of intersecting storylines, all converging on an elaborate Paris Fashion Week show.
    Richard Lawson, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
  • In his novel Netherland, Joseph O’Neill describes the rhythm of fielding in cricket as ‘pulmonary’ — the fielders converging as one as the bowler runs in before reverting to their positions after each ball.
    James Wallace, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Charlotte’s second consecutive 11-play drive halted in the red zone after Harrell led the 49ers down the field with repetitive strikes through the air, finding his favorite target, Javen Nicholas, to set Charlotte up in scoring position.
    Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Assuring the continuation of this gem means finding spots on future schedules to place it.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • If the initial project is successful, another 150,000 cubic yards can be scooped out, fulfilling a chunk of OCTA’s obligations for sand nourishment.
    Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
  • This is the second ALS clinic operated by UAMS, complementing the original Little Rock location and fulfilling a growing need for access to specialty neurological care in the state's rapidly expanding northwest region.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • So, Hilleary will be in the odd position of facing a significant pay cut for getting a big promotion on Capitol Hill.
    David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • An office that helps members of Congress serve Social Security recipients is facing cuts by up to 94 percent.
    Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Meeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meeting. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.

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