Synonyms of meets

meets 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of meet

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• encounters
• confronts
• greets
• catches
• happens (upon)
• runs into
• runs upon
• runs across
• stumbles (upon)
• bumps into
• chances (upon)
• crosses paths (with)
• faces
• accosts
• passes
• salutes
• crosses
• collides (with)
• crisscrosses
• crashes (into)
• hits (upon)
• tumbles (to)
• lights (upon)
• remeets
• reencounters

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avoids
• escapes
• shakes
• eludes
• evades
• shuns
• ducks
• dodges

2

as in converges

to come together into one body or place

we'll meet for dinner, with a discussion to follow, next week

Synonyms & Similar Words

• converges
• gathers
• assembles
• convenes
• joins
• rendezvouses
• merges
• collects
• congregates
• gets together
• concentrates
• collaborates
• cooperates
• clusters
• consolidates
• unites
• concenters
• conglomerates
• forgathers
• clubs
• allies
• couples
• conjoins
• reconvenes
• reassembles
• affiliates
• bands (together)
• federates
• associates
• consorts
• caucuses
• remeets
• gangs up
• regathers
• confederates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disperses
• leaves
• breaks up
• splits (up)
• departs
• disbands
• takes off
• dissociates
• disjoins
• disunites

3

as in finds

to come upon unexpectedly or by chance

met her future husband at a party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• finds
• encounters
• happens (on or upon)
• runs against
• comes across
• runs into
• hits (upon)
• tumbles (upon)
• runs across
• discovers
• lights (on or upon)
• pitches (upon)
• confronts
• stumbles (on or onto)
• chances (upon)
• runs upon
• faces
• bumps into
• turns up
• lucks (out, on, onto, or into)
• strikes

4

as in fulfills

to do what is required by the terms of

a financially struggling city trying to meet its loans

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fulfills
• satisfies
• keeps
• completes
• fills
• answers
• finalizes
• redeems
• complies (with)
• makes good
• achieves
• accomplishes
• concludes
• finishes
• executes
• abides by
• makes
• perfects
• performs
• brings about
• carries out
• consummates
• effects
• commits
• follows through (with)
• brings off
• discharges
• compasses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• violates
• breaks
• transgresses
• breaches
• ignores
• defaults (on)
• forgets
• disregards
• neglects
• overlooks
• passes over
• slights
• overpasses

5

as in faces

to enter into contest or conflict with

the up-and-coming boxer will meet the reigning champ for the first time tomorrow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• faces
• encounters
• engages
• takes on
• contends
• emulates
• fights
• opposes
• battles
• rivals

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• escapes
• eludes
• evades
• retreats

6

as in matches

to produce something equal to (as in quality or value)

I'll meet your bet, nay, I'll even raise it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• matches
• surpasses
• equals
• ties
• approaches
• beats
• touches
• transcends
• tops
• excels
• outstrips
• approximates
• outshines
• outdoes
• amounts (to)
• rivals
• parallels
• eclipses
• outdistances
• overtops
• keeps up
• betters
• measures up (to)
• stacks up (against or with)

7

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stands
• accepts
• endures
• tolerates
• takes
• handles
• sustains
• bears
• absorbs
• supports
• stands for
• abides
• wears
• sticks out
• goes
• swallows
• lives with
• lumps (it)
• bides
• brooks
• suffers
• sweats out
• countenances
• hacks
• pockets
• allows
• stomachs
• toughs it out
• permits
• reconciles (to)
• respects
• acquiesces
• capitulates
• submits (to)
• agrees (with or to)
• yields (to)
• consents (to)
• assents (to)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refuses
• rejects
• dismisses
• spurns
• opposes
• resists
• repudiates
• declines
• turns down
• avoids
• escapes
• fights
• misses
• eludes
• evades
• combats
• bypasses
• contests
• circumvents
• refrains (from)
• dodges
• abstains (from)
• forbears

8

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pays
• settles
• stands
• balances
• pays off
• pays up
• liquidates
• foots
• clears
• springs (for)
• quits
• discharges
• antes (up)
• recompenses
• ponies up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repudiates

meets

2 of 2

noun

plural of meet

as in tournaments

a competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize

a swim meet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tournaments
• matches
• events
• games
• competitions
• sports
• championships
• contests
• bouts
• matchups
• tourneys
• sweepstakes
• runs
• athletics
• struggles
• heats
• semifinals
• battles
• races
• skirmishes
• tussles
• nationals
• sets
• conflicts
• finals
• field days
• outings
• scrimmages
• rallies
• tugs-of-war
• marathons
• rounds
• derbies
• triathlons
• pentathlons
• sudden deaths
• gymkhanas
• rubbers
• volleys
• decathlons
• runoffs
• heptathlons
• play-offs
• seesaws
• nightcaps
• classics
• photo finishes
• biathlons
• round-robins
• dead heats
• ultramarathons

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of meets

Verb

For example, my husband meets either in person, on Zoom or by phone with more than 10 people weekly. —Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026

The campaign unfolds as a romantic American pop star fantasy, where soft vintage femininity meets Western Americana and melodic storytelling. —Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 13 May 2026

Michael Nagle / Bloomberg via Getty Images Interest rate targets are set not by the Fed chair, but by the Federal Open Market Committee, which meets eight times a year. —Joe Walsh, CBS News, 13 May 2026

From million-dollar meetings to midnight diaper runs, think Kardashian-level glam meets relatable, messy modern parenting. —Michael Schneider, Variety, 13 May 2026

Jason Esteves meets with young professionals in Midtown on May 4, 2026 at a campaign event during his bid for governor. —Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 13 May 2026

Think Brokeback Mountain meets La Belle Noiseuse but with both lesbians and gays and a more hopeful ending. —Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026

Trade, Taiwan and the war in Iran will all be items on the agenda when the president meets with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. —Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 13 May 2026

As the Capricorn Moon meets Saturn, relationship pressure or expectations may feel more defined. —Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026

Noun

So In Love, she’s been twirling around in the loose, fluttering silhouette, a signature of her preppy-meets-edgy style. —Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026

For example, the Green Goddess Cobb Salad or Caesar Salad can be stuffed into an Italian roll for a fluffy-meets-crunchy bite. —Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026

Big Cedar Lodge Ridgedale, Missouri For a luxury-meets-rustic escape, head to Big Cedar Lodge overlooking Table Rock Lake. —Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 May 2026

Amodei invoked two competing laws of physics-meets-economics to describe what AI might do to human labor. —Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 6 May 2026

These meets are taking 4 to 4 1/2 hours. —Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026

Everyone has their own take, from our market editor’s maximalist approach to seasonally appropriate florals to our executive director’s minimalist-meets-Art Deco twist on silky separates. —Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 4 May 2026

Their debut album expands on their pop-meets-Panorama Bar ethos, landing on a blissful medium that will please casual heads and die-hard Front Left-ers alike. —Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026

The five sophisticated rooms channel a Switzerland-meets-Ibiza vibe, with plush bedding, soothing gray accents, and funky graphic art. —Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026