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

Listen to song after song and his funny quirks turn repetitive, with an overreliance on bass-heavy Detroit-meets-Memphis Young & Turnt 2 type beats that sound straight off the CMG assembly line. —Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 15 Apr. 2026

As passengers take their seats, crew members keep an eye on each row to ensure everyone meets the requirements. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026

Raising your leg beyond 30° toward full extension (0°) can put excess stress on the patellofemoral joint (PFJ), where the kneecap meets your femur. —Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 15 Apr. 2026

At a time when, even before the perils of war, thousands of Iranians were killed for demanding liberty, his work meets the moment with honesty and urgency. —Nazanin Boniadi, Time, 15 Apr. 2026

As the moon meets Mercury, your restless mind latches on to an idea or task. —Usa Today, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026

If none of the submissions meets the threshold, the one that receives the highest will be given the Emmy. —Clayton Davis, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026

The resolution is on the agenda for the State Budget Committee, which meets Thursday afternoon in Indianapolis. —Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026

Also, the group meets outside of The Fleet Science Center for a night of stargazing every first Wednesday of the month. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026

Noun

It’s filled with 120 recipes, many of which require a smoker and/or a grill, though some — such as their salads, curry pastes, fish sauce cheddar bay biscuits, Vietnamese-meets-Cajun seafood boil and calamansi bars — do not. —Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026

Actress Jodie Foster was just photographed toting the perfect hands-free carryall—sort of like a hybrid, crossbody-bag-meets-bum-bag. —Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026

The Rounded is a barrel-meets-balloon fit with a rounded yet structured silhouette. —Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 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, 8 Apr. 2026

The 2,650-passenger vessel has a kids club, a 14-story atrium with live music, stunning stage shows, and many activities that families can do together, including pickleball and the world’s first cornhole-meets-mini-golf course at sea. —Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026

A lot of school districts try to avoid starting meets during the day on school days, Binning said at the time, but that is unavoidable for many district meets. —Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026

Mother Mary casts Hathaway as the title character, who was previously described as a Lady Gaga-meets-Swift hybrid who flees a tour and winds up seeking out an old friend and fashion designer (Michaela Coel) who helped shape her public persona. —Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026

The Terra combines aluminum legs and a teak table top for an organic-meets-sophisticated display. —Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026