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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
Senate Transportation Committee meets to consider House Bill 1230, which would prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft systems over places of incarceration.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The story unfolds in Enoshima, Japan, where a middle-aged salaryman, unable to submit his resignation letter, meets a heartbroken young Korean man at a ramen shop.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Stability meets performance gains The material also demonstrated strong resistance to real-world conditions.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2026
Nemesis is the story of two men on either side of the law, the tale of what happens when an unstoppable force, expert criminal Coltrane Wilder (Y’lan Noel), meets an immovable object, brilliant police detective Isaiah Stiles (Matthew Law).
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
McGee meets one of a clumsy TURF intern Pete, who is revealed to be Olivia's 18-year-old son, Matteo (Patrick Keleher) under interrogation.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
February 19 – March 20 When compassion meets structure, your path steadies.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Authentic connection happens when consistency meets cultural intelligence.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2026
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
In the Himalayas of Ladakh, India, a group of rural villagers runs a homestay-meets-stargazing package known as Astrostays.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
The hybrid bond repair-meets-frizz-fighter is my favorite way to add shine to my fine strands without weighing them down.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Pineapple casserole is the ultimate sweet-meets-savory dish, doubling as both a tangy side tish and a buttery dessert.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
But not everyone who calls 988 meets that bar.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
Tulum, Mexico Tulum has become a full destination in its own right, with a stunning stretch of white sand beach, boutique jungle hotels, and a wellness-meets-nightlife vibe that draws a global crowd each spring.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
These erotic novels are part of the romance-meets-fantasy genre known as romantasy.
—Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2026
With two meets left in the regular season — against Stanford on Saturday and Utah on March 14, senior night at Pauley Pavilion — Alipio is just going to have fun competing.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
Head over early or book a reservation—you’ll feel the pull of its moody lighting, Baja-meets-Pacific-Rim menu, and views.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2026
Senate Transportation Committee meets to consider House Bill 1230, which would prohibit the operation of unmanned aircraft systems over places of incarceration.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The story unfolds in Enoshima, Japan, where a middle-aged salaryman, unable to submit his resignation letter, meets a heartbroken young Korean man at a ramen shop.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Stability meets performance gains The material also demonstrated strong resistance to real-world conditions.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Mar. 2026
Nemesis is the story of two men on either side of the law, the tale of what happens when an unstoppable force, expert criminal Coltrane Wilder (Y’lan Noel), meets an immovable object, brilliant police detective Isaiah Stiles (Matthew Law).
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
McGee meets one of a clumsy TURF intern Pete, who is revealed to be Olivia's 18-year-old son, Matteo (Patrick Keleher) under interrogation.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
February 19 – March 20 When compassion meets structure, your path steadies.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
Authentic connection happens when consistency meets cultural intelligence.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
The Parent Trap-meets-Zootopia flick Hoppers debuted to an impressive $46 million at the domestic box office $88 million abroad last weekend.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
In the Himalayas of Ladakh, India, a group of rural villagers runs a homestay-meets-stargazing package known as Astrostays.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
The hybrid bond repair-meets-frizz-fighter is my favorite way to add shine to my fine strands without weighing them down.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Pineapple casserole is the ultimate sweet-meets-savory dish, doubling as both a tangy side tish and a buttery dessert.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
But not everyone who calls 988 meets that bar.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
Tulum, Mexico Tulum has become a full destination in its own right, with a stunning stretch of white sand beach, boutique jungle hotels, and a wellness-meets-nightlife vibe that draws a global crowd each spring.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
These erotic novels are part of the romance-meets-fantasy genre known as romantasy.
—Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2026
With two meets left in the regular season — against Stanford on Saturday and Utah on March 14, senior night at Pauley Pavilion — Alipio is just going to have fun competing.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meets
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Katherine McKenzie, the director of the Yale Center for Asylum Medicine, which conducts physical evaluations of people who are applying for asylum, said her organization typically encounters one or two cases a year of female genital mutilation.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
12 Mar. 2026
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This tree encounters few diseases, and most issues are resolved by increasing airflow.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
11 Mar. 2026
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New Mexico’s Gila Wilderness, where the Chihuahuan Desert converges with the Rocky Mountains, was the first to receive a formal wilderness designation in 1924.—
Clare E. Boerigter,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2026
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After hosting America's allies, Xi Jinping will host the American president, reinforcing China's narrative that global diplomacy still converges on Beijing.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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That decline in leadership shows up in surveys like the Pew Research Center’s benchmark poll, which finds that trust in government to do what’s right is hovering near historic lows.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2026
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The series once again finds itself in a prescient position with the industry on the precipice of an extinction-level event, and Valerie once again rises to the occasion with a message worth hearing, delivered with a smile that’s improbably radiant.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
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After-dark travel also fulfills the growing demand for novel adventures, because these days, a pristine night sky is especially rare.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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Libra September 23 – October 22 What sort of art fulfils your soul?—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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The driver, 21-year-old Joel Gandarilla, was hospitalized and faces a charge of evading detention with a vehicle, according to the Police Department’s online arrest records.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
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The move comes as the administration faces backlash and legal challenges over other major construction projects in Washington including construction of the White House ballroom, a two-year renovation of the Kennedy Center, and the possible construction of a triumphal arch.—
Emma Nicholson,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Colorado voters will decide whether transgender children can play sports with the gender that matches their gender identity or whether they'll be forced to play with other children of the same gender they were assigned at birth.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Further, the act requires the full name on your valid photo ID matches your birth certificate or naturalization card.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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Saturday’s record is also 91 degrees, set in 1952, and Sunday’s record stands at 96 degrees, set in 1971.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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For now, As Deep As the Grave stands as a high-profile test.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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The sequel strips Grace of what made her special and merely pays lip service to the first one’s worldview, representing the antagonists as generically incompetent hedonists.—
Michael Ordoña,
San Francisco Chronicle,
18 Mar. 2026
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That comparison can be misleading, however, because insurance rarely pays that price and even people without insurance typically get discounts.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
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