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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in finds
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
met her future husband at a party
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
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
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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of meets
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Eventually Erica Kane meets Dimitri, and they get married and divorced and married again.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Discover picturesque small towns where medieval architecture meets vibrant local culture and gastronomy, like Les Baux-de-Provence or Eguisheim in the Alsace wine region.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
Standard regular-season meets across all ESPN platforms this season averaged between 200,000-300,000 live viewers, according to Sports Business Journal.
—Hunter Delauder, AJC.com, 3 June 2026
Titanic star Victor Garber meets Titanique star Frankie Grande —who plays Garber on stage—behind the scenes in New York City on June 1.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The Mansfield school board is looking into questions about whether the board president meets district residency requirements following a Star-Telegram report on Tuesday.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
As a result, a large proportion of pay packages consist of stock awards, which the CEO often can’t cash in for years, if at all, unless the company meets certain targets, typically a higher stock price or market value or improved operating profits.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Companion meets that demand while advancing our strategy to build deeper, more recurring consumer relationships across a growing portfolio of subscription offerings.
—Anjalee Khemlani, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 1 June 2026
Kee's, a 71-seat neo-bistro, lures both locals and guests for European-meets-Pan-Asian cooking.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Two, three, four times a year, strangers would come up to Serna at meets, at social functions, in sports bars and bring up that June 1975 day.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
The Colonial-meets-East Coast traditional residence has five bedrooms and six bathrooms in roughly 7,300 square feet across three levels.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 May 2026
The program includes the church ensemble, harpist Destiny Muhammad’s trio, and a North-meets-South Indo-jazz trio with Carnatic saxophonist Prasant Radhakrishnan and percussionist Sameer Gupta (who founded RootStock Arts).
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Breathtaking compositions, David Koepp’s X-FILES-meets-The Bible script is one big high-wire act, Emily Blunt’s most accomplished performance, John Williams’ best score in years.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
Today, the Park Hyatt continues to blend Khmer craftsmanship and Art Deco decor in its public spaces, with modern-meets-minimalist guestroom design.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
The visible grain wood frame and geometric meets plaid upholstery give it a charming feel.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Verb
Think Woodstock lodge meets the French Alps meets Williamsburg, Brooklyn in the winter where classic rock 'n' roll tunes from the likes of Springsteen and The Stones add to its cozy retro vibe.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Eventually Erica Kane meets Dimitri, and they get married and divorced and married again.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Discover picturesque small towns where medieval architecture meets vibrant local culture and gastronomy, like Les Baux-de-Provence or Eguisheim in the Alsace wine region.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
Standard regular-season meets across all ESPN platforms this season averaged between 200,000-300,000 live viewers, according to Sports Business Journal.
—Hunter Delauder, AJC.com, 3 June 2026
Titanic star Victor Garber meets Titanique star Frankie Grande —who plays Garber on stage—behind the scenes in New York City on June 1.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
The Mansfield school board is looking into questions about whether the board president meets district residency requirements following a Star-Telegram report on Tuesday.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
As a result, a large proportion of pay packages consist of stock awards, which the CEO often can’t cash in for years, if at all, unless the company meets certain targets, typically a higher stock price or market value or improved operating profits.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Companion meets that demand while advancing our strategy to build deeper, more recurring consumer relationships across a growing portfolio of subscription offerings.
—Anjalee Khemlani, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Noun
During the summer months, my go-to is Vacation’s Shimmer Oil SPF 30—a gold shimmery body-oil-meets-SPF with a summery coconut scent and dry finish and that doesn’t transfer or feel sticky.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 1 June 2026
Kee's, a 71-seat neo-bistro, lures both locals and guests for European-meets-Pan-Asian cooking.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Two, three, four times a year, strangers would come up to Serna at meets, at social functions, in sports bars and bring up that June 1975 day.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
The Colonial-meets-East Coast traditional residence has five bedrooms and six bathrooms in roughly 7,300 square feet across three levels.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 29 May 2026
The program includes the church ensemble, harpist Destiny Muhammad’s trio, and a North-meets-South Indo-jazz trio with Carnatic saxophonist Prasant Radhakrishnan and percussionist Sameer Gupta (who founded RootStock Arts).
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Breathtaking compositions, David Koepp’s X-FILES-meets-The Bible script is one big high-wire act, Emily Blunt’s most accomplished performance, John Williams’ best score in years.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
Today, the Park Hyatt continues to blend Khmer craftsmanship and Art Deco decor in its public spaces, with modern-meets-minimalist guestroom design.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 May 2026
The visible grain wood frame and geometric meets plaid upholstery give it a charming feel.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meets
Verb
-
Anyone who encounters a moose should give it time and space to move, wildlife officials said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
-
The material encounters massive energy barriers that prevent it from naturally reaching this state.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
26 May 2026
Verb
-
When accounting reality converges with hardware velocity, companies generating real AI revenue will endure.—
Brian Anderson,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
-
The hospitality industry converges on Chicago this weekend for the National Restaurant Show.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Verb
-
The start of the novel finds the family’s patriarch, Tomás, on the Irish peninsula with his son, Liam, engaged in a cartography expedition that is part of the greater Ordnance Survey of 1865 project.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
-
Fashionistas will rejoice at Zingara Vintage, which caters to serious collectors, with racks of Victorian pieces, 1950s cabana wear, and groovy 1970s denim, with prices that reflect the rarity of the choice finds.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
Verb
-
And if some don’t feel like The Mandalorian fulfills that mission,there’s always Starfighter (also greenlit under Kennedy).—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
-
Meanwhile, José Arcadio Segundo fulfills the patriarch's dream of connecting Macondo to the outside world.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
-
Today, Ethiopia faces active insurgencies not only in Tigray but Amhara and Oromia too, driven by disputes over autonomy, borders, and ethnic marginalization.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
-
Doubts take hold, and their relationship faces its biggest challenge yet.—
Rich Heldenfels,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Verb
-
Cities across India observe Holi, but the energy and crowd size vary significantly by region, so travelers should research which destination matches their tolerance for intensity before booking.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
-
The Portugal midfielder would join on a free transfer and is seen as one of those ‘market opportunities’ who also matches their playing philosophy.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
-
It’s been just two years since Bottega Veneta launched its inaugural fragrance collection, in which, much like the Maison’s intricate leatherwork, the sinuous bottles perched atop sculptural marble stands felt like stand-alone works of art.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 June 2026
-
This is meant not as a concerto in which the soloist stands as an individual against the masses but, rather, as a partner.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
Verb
-
Inspired by Portugal’s traditional and contemporary flavors, Baleia also pays respect to the country’s seamen—generations of fishers, sailors and whalers—who traveled the globe and returned with culinary influence, especially from North Africa, China and the Caribbean.—
Jillian Dara,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
-
The city has fallen back on multiple tax measures to draw more money, though spending cuts have also alleviated — for now — yearly deficits in the General Purpose Fund budget, which pays for most salaries and daily operations.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Meets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meets. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
