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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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2
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
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 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
Nature meets medical robotics This innovative approach allows the microrobots to be tracked in real time and steered accurately within a life-sized anatomical model, marking a breakthrough in medical microrobotics.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Confidence falters as the moon meets Venus.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
That could change if ACIP reverses Kennedy's restriction when the committee meets later this month, but that may be unlikely.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
The tax credits jump the next year to $15 million if the company hires a minimum of 99 full-time employees and meets the capital investment credits.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
But Batista meets that mercy with fury, trying to strangle his enemy/savior until Prater litters him with bullets.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
At the nadir of their isolation after moving to New York City, Jess meets Ruth, a trans woman who reminds them that the only way to survive in the face of transphobia is to rely on each other.
—Quispe López, Them., 29 Aug. 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
Bathsheba successfully forces one woman to kill her child but meets her match in the one-two punch of Lili Taylor and Farmiga.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 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
Nature meets medical robotics This innovative approach allows the microrobots to be tracked in real time and steered accurately within a life-sized anatomical model, marking a breakthrough in medical microrobotics.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Confidence falters as the moon meets Venus.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
That could change if ACIP reverses Kennedy's restriction when the committee meets later this month, but that may be unlikely.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
The tax credits jump the next year to $15 million if the company hires a minimum of 99 full-time employees and meets the capital investment credits.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
But Batista meets that mercy with fury, trying to strangle his enemy/savior until Prater litters him with bullets.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
At the nadir of their isolation after moving to New York City, Jess meets Ruth, a trans woman who reminds them that the only way to survive in the face of transphobia is to rely on each other.
—Quispe López, Them., 29 Aug. 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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Keep scrolling for kitchen finds as low as $5.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps overcome by the beauty of a very blue natural pool nestled in the woods, Cherry finds it in herself to be honest with Daniel.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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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Yes, the grand heist fulfills the ego.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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Now, a grown-up Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) faces new and familiar frights after her equally goth daughter, Astrid (Jenna Ortega), opens a portal to the Netherworld and reawakens everyone's favorite pinstriped ghost.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The massive compensation offer comes as Tesla faces one of its worst sales streaks, with its stock falling 16% this year, driven by rising competition, government cuts to EV subsidies, and Musk’s polarizing politics.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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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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Getty Images Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell stands 6-foot-5 and weighs 265 pounds.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Someone else who walks over 28,000 steps a day and stands on their feet for long periods of time attested to the shoe’s durability.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Its name, Albatross, pays tribute to the massive seabird known for its ability to travel thousands of miles across the open ocean without much wing-flapping.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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This benefits Apple as Google pays the company billions per year to be the default search engine on iPhones.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Meets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meets. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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