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as in encounters
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 converges
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 finds
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
met her future husband at a party
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as in fulfills
to do what is required by the terms of
a financially struggling city trying to meet its loans
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as in matches
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 stands
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 pays
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 tournaments
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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Recent Examples of meets
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
Pokémon meets Animal Crossing Although a new mainline entry in the Pokémon series is due out this year, Nintendo isn’t letting that stop them from pushing out more games next year timed to the series’ 30th anniversary in Japan.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
Global ambition meets tangible, day-one benefits Alaska’s network has rapidly globalized—Tokyo, London, Seoul, Rome—and Atmos Rewards is matching pace.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Investors are hoping that this morning’s data won’t throw cold water on their hopes for an interest rate cut when the Federal Reserve meets next week.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
But, as a new image from the Hubble Space Telescope reveals, there is far more going on in this galaxy than meets the eye.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
But, vaccine access could change after the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meets later this month.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Projections show a 'dire' future for the river Worst-case hydrology could also reduce the river's flows to a point where the water received by Lower Basin states and Mexico no longer meets the amount required by a century-old compact governing water use on the river.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Confidence falters as the moon meets Venus.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Marci Robin, Allure, 10 Sep. 2025
Pumpkin Tortilla Chips Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Tortilla Chips are the ultimate salty-meets-seasonal snack.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Rising through a manhole in the middle of a dark New York alley populated with drag queens and the colorful characters of Lower Manhattan, the ever-blond Carpenter sank into her daffy-meets-sultry routine.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
The corporate environment can be plagued by burnout, disconnection and uncertainty, and Everyday Rockstar offers an inspiring science-meets-show solution with measurable outcomes.
—Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The Xt-6s really nail that balance of fashion-meets-function, with plush cushioning for long travel days and a sleek design that pairs well with everything from jeans to dresses.
—Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
TikTok may be divided, but this marshmallow-meets-orange-blossom fragrance deserves a second sniff.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
The India-meets-NYC brand borrows from Burmese women’s sacred and millennia-old beauty regimens, promising numerous skin benefits like brightening, smoothing, and deep-cleaning.
—Abby Dupes, StyleCaster, 5 Sep. 2025
Fibber McGees is a popular spot, not only for its ample outdoor seating, but for its Irish pub-meets-fish shack menu.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Although the crushed velvet exteriors are the most eye-catching details of the shoes, there’s more to them than what meets the eye.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
Pokémon meets Animal Crossing Although a new mainline entry in the Pokémon series is due out this year, Nintendo isn’t letting that stop them from pushing out more games next year timed to the series’ 30th anniversary in Japan.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
Global ambition meets tangible, day-one benefits Alaska’s network has rapidly globalized—Tokyo, London, Seoul, Rome—and Atmos Rewards is matching pace.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Investors are hoping that this morning’s data won’t throw cold water on their hopes for an interest rate cut when the Federal Reserve meets next week.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
But, as a new image from the Hubble Space Telescope reveals, there is far more going on in this galaxy than meets the eye.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
But, vaccine access could change after the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meets later this month.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Projections show a 'dire' future for the river Worst-case hydrology could also reduce the river's flows to a point where the water received by Lower Basin states and Mexico no longer meets the amount required by a century-old compact governing water use on the river.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Confidence falters as the moon meets Venus.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
The perfectly imperfect artsy-meets-preppy plait was secured with elastics at both the base and the ends, because who has time to do the whole hair-wrapping thing?
—Marci Robin, Allure, 10 Sep. 2025
Pumpkin Tortilla Chips Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Tortilla Chips are the ultimate salty-meets-seasonal snack.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Rising through a manhole in the middle of a dark New York alley populated with drag queens and the colorful characters of Lower Manhattan, the ever-blond Carpenter sank into her daffy-meets-sultry routine.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
The corporate environment can be plagued by burnout, disconnection and uncertainty, and Everyday Rockstar offers an inspiring science-meets-show solution with measurable outcomes.
—Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The Xt-6s really nail that balance of fashion-meets-function, with plush cushioning for long travel days and a sleek design that pairs well with everything from jeans to dresses.
—Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
TikTok may be divided, but this marshmallow-meets-orange-blossom fragrance deserves a second sniff.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
The India-meets-NYC brand borrows from Burmese women’s sacred and millennia-old beauty regimens, promising numerous skin benefits like brightening, smoothing, and deep-cleaning.
—Abby Dupes, StyleCaster, 5 Sep. 2025
Fibber McGees is a popular spot, not only for its ample outdoor seating, but for its Irish pub-meets-fish shack menu.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meets
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The kid version of Mabel encounters the middle-aged versions of Oliver and Charles.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Harding presented a slide showing this year’s bird encounters substantially below the long-term average at some of those circuits.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Others argue that over the long term sustainability at the system level converges with sustainable value creation.—
Robert G. Eccles,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Guadalajara currently finds itself in 11th place in Liga MX standings and has just one win in its last three matches at home.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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In my interview with, Nancy Levine Stearns, founder of Impactivize, a nonprofit journalism project, finds that the majority of corporations remain steadfastly committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Sniffing fulfills a major part of a canine's sensory needs, one just as important as play and physical and mental exercise.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Tesla’s board proposed a compensation package for CEO Elon Musk that would catapult the tech entrepreneur’s wealth above $1 trillion if the company fulfills a set of rigorous benchmarks over the next decade, according to a securities filing on Friday.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Trump is a man of many hats Immigration has become the dominant political issue in Britain, eclipsing concerns over a faltering economy, as the country faces a record number of asylum claims.—
Vitalii Yalahuzian,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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As Israel mobilizes an additional 60,000 reservists for its Gaza City offensive, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a showdown over mandatory military service for the Ultra-Orthodox community, a debate sharpened by the strain on reservists pulled from their families for months at a time.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Authorities are trying to see if the person in custody matches the person in the security footage, Mason said.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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In the latest video, the rapper shows off a new box set edition of the album—including a bright yellow vinyl, which perfectly matches her hair color.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
11 Sep. 2025
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Critics on Rotten Tomatoes are 96% fresh from 27 reviews, while the audience score stands at 99%.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
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The grandiose home that now stands on the property was envisioned by the Grammy winner in collaboration with Canadian designer Ferris Rafauli, combining Beaux-Arts style with a contemporary sensibility.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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Whelan said that a costuming Easter egg in the play pays tribute to original Love Boat captain Gavin MacLeod.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Sep. 2025
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For professionals seeking meaningful work that pays well and makes a difference, the opportunities in 2025 are both diverse and enduring.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Meets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meets. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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