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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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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
Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Situated where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, the charming seaside town has miles of beaches, nature and bike trails, and bird sanctuaries in Cape Henlopen State Park.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Ahead of January 2027, when the Texas Legislature next meets, Abbott told the Public Utility Commission to take action to ensure data centers’ interconnections to the state’s power grid result in reduced residential electric bills.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
The wonder of the World Cup meets Texas hospitality when the tournament officially starts on Thursday.
—Dawn White, CBS News, 10 June 2026
As Laviolette meets current staffers and decides whom to bring in, Holland is managing the phones to reach out to assistant coaches and players.
—Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Sixteen years later, The Social Reckoning sees Strong, 47, portray Zuckerberg in the late 2010s and 2020, as then-The Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz (Jeremy Allen White) meets with a Facebook employee named Frances Haugen (Mikey Madison) regarding a potential story.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
The original was described as Catfish-meets-Black Mirror.
—Peter White, Deadline, 10 June 2026
If the market's score meets a certain level, traders will then have to verify their employment.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 June 2026
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
Korean cushions are known for their innovative skin care-meets-makeup formulas.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 9 June 2026
Cole spent February driving around the country for impromptu fan meets, peddling CDs from the trunk of his pre-stardom Honda Civic.
—John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 9 June 2026
Right now, her farmhouse-meets-vintage styles are on super sale at Wayfair.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Gray and White Geometric Backsplash Choose a geometric white and gray backsplash tile paired with a contrasting marble countertop for a modern-meets-traditional space.
—Lauren Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
Custom furnishings, convenient technology, and an Asian-meets-European style (reflected in touches like textured paneling and silk-thread wallpaper) give the accommodations an intimate, residential feel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
At those meets Funk won the Outstanding Female Pilot Award, the Flying Aggie Top Pilot Award, and the Alfred Alder Memorial Trophy (twice).
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 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
Verb
Argentina plays the first game in Kansas City on June 16, and Ecuador meets Curacao here on June 20.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Situated where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, the charming seaside town has miles of beaches, nature and bike trails, and bird sanctuaries in Cape Henlopen State Park.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Ahead of January 2027, when the Texas Legislature next meets, Abbott told the Public Utility Commission to take action to ensure data centers’ interconnections to the state’s power grid result in reduced residential electric bills.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
The wonder of the World Cup meets Texas hospitality when the tournament officially starts on Thursday.
—Dawn White, CBS News, 10 June 2026
As Laviolette meets current staffers and decides whom to bring in, Holland is managing the phones to reach out to assistant coaches and players.
—Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Sixteen years later, The Social Reckoning sees Strong, 47, portray Zuckerberg in the late 2010s and 2020, as then-The Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz (Jeremy Allen White) meets with a Facebook employee named Frances Haugen (Mikey Madison) regarding a potential story.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
The original was described as Catfish-meets-Black Mirror.
—Peter White, Deadline, 10 June 2026
If the market's score meets a certain level, traders will then have to verify their employment.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Noun
But the 1993 prehistory-meets-futuristic technology thriller was already edging into darker territory as dazzling scientific innovation collided with corporate greed, hubris and industrial sabotage, and awe made way for fear.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
Korean cushions are known for their innovative skin care-meets-makeup formulas.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 9 June 2026
Cole spent February driving around the country for impromptu fan meets, peddling CDs from the trunk of his pre-stardom Honda Civic.
—John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 9 June 2026
Right now, her farmhouse-meets-vintage styles are on super sale at Wayfair.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Gray and White Geometric Backsplash Choose a geometric white and gray backsplash tile paired with a contrasting marble countertop for a modern-meets-traditional space.
—Lauren Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
Custom furnishings, convenient technology, and an Asian-meets-European style (reflected in touches like textured paneling and silk-thread wallpaper) give the accommodations an intimate, residential feel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
At those meets Funk won the Outstanding Female Pilot Award, the Flying Aggie Top Pilot Award, and the Alfred Alder Memorial Trophy (twice).
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meets
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Anyone who encounters a shark is also asked to remain calm.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The group, with help from local experts, encounters numerous massive makos and shares what this beefy population of sharks could mean for the mako species.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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What the science converges on is neither dietary maximalism nor minimalism, but diversity.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Rue escapes, but the DEA converges on Laurie's compound.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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Kerry Lenihan, another long-standing England fan, finds the whole thing entertaining.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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With the United States preparing to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, American soccer finds itself in a position that once seemed impossible.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
Verb
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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
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Meanwhile, José Arcadio Segundo fulfills the patriarch's dream of connecting Macondo to the outside world.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Los Angeles County Judge Robert Draper, who faces misconduct allegations and health concerns, lost his bid for reelection in a rare defeat for an incumbent.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Saturday is a Gridlock Alert Day in New York City as Brazil faces Morocco in the first FIFA Men's World Cup match in New Jersey.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Instead of combing through dozens of forecasts, users see clear guidance that matches the dates, cities, and timing of their own trip.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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The Amazon Essentials Fit-and-Flare Midi Dress is a light and airy option that matches most of the summer shoes and sandals already in my closet.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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This device also stands for that in a certain way.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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On a pedestal at the foot of an impressive cantilevered helical staircase stands the ornate Taca de Portugal.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Ohio pays nursing homes a daily rate for Medicaid residents and provides additional payments to facilities that meet certain quality benchmarks.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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At the end of the evening all guests received a copy of the stunning new book Santo Domingo, published by the prestigious Assouline publishing house, which pays homage to the country’s vibrant capital city, its rich history, and its exhilarating future.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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“Meets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meets. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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