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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
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Feb. 2026
The class meets Monday nights for nearly three hours, which is a lot, even if your teacher is a high-profile coach who brings good guest speakers to class.
—Kevin Sherrington
feb. 4, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Noem doubled down on her agency’s determination in November that Haiti no longer meets the statutory requirement for its TPS designation, which was granted by President Barack Obama after the country’s devastating 2010 earthquake.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
In a post-credits scene, Dean (Xelia Mendes-Jones) meets with the leader of the Brotherhood of Steel, Quintus (Michael Cristofer).
—Barry Levitt, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Cautious approach The central bank next meets on Thursday and is expected to hold its benchmark interest rate at 2%.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Bay Bridge protections The Bay Bridge's existing pier protection meets federal standards, according to the MDTA, but the state is looking to add more protection and safety for those who travel on the bridge.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Despite some assumptions, Levich says every Family Match client also meets their surrogate.
—Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
In November, shareholders approved a pay package that could eventually award him up to $1 trillion if the company meets a series of ambitious targets.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
Amazon’s end-of-January clothing deals are packed with cozy-meets-chic finds that make travel days feel like a win, from bestselling matching sets (yes, including Amazon-favorite Anrabess) to sweaters and trousers that secretly feel like sweatpants.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
He’s found a way to scramble enough of the structure of a boy-meets-girl romantic drama to thrill, if not leave a deep impression.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2026
The result is a sense of medieval-meets-millennial nostalgia—cozy, a little chaotic, and oddly comforting.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
That said, Katie Holmes makes a compelling case for classic-meets-court jester as a modern twist on the old argyle sweater routine.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
In Chicago, there’s a caviar, cucumber, and hazelnut milkshake on the menu at dinner-party-meets-fine-dining restaurant Class Act.
—Charlie Kolodziej, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Sure, the clubhouse-meets-coffeehouse catchphrase itself emerged as a viral TikTok, shorthand for a polished, preppy look.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Only the women compete in indoor meets.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
Dominic Sessa appears as her 24-year-old attorney, Kevin Eggers — while Ariana DeBose, Demi Lovato, and Octavia Spencer play women Amanda meets at a local shelter.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Feb. 2026
The class meets Monday nights for nearly three hours, which is a lot, even if your teacher is a high-profile coach who brings good guest speakers to class.
—Kevin Sherrington
feb. 4, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Noem doubled down on her agency’s determination in November that Haiti no longer meets the statutory requirement for its TPS designation, which was granted by President Barack Obama after the country’s devastating 2010 earthquake.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
In a post-credits scene, Dean (Xelia Mendes-Jones) meets with the leader of the Brotherhood of Steel, Quintus (Michael Cristofer).
—Barry Levitt, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
Cautious approach The central bank next meets on Thursday and is expected to hold its benchmark interest rate at 2%.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
Bay Bridge protections The Bay Bridge's existing pier protection meets federal standards, according to the MDTA, but the state is looking to add more protection and safety for those who travel on the bridge.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Despite some assumptions, Levich says every Family Match client also meets their surrogate.
—Sarah Jones, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
In November, shareholders approved a pay package that could eventually award him up to $1 trillion if the company meets a series of ambitious targets.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
Guest rooms and suites feature coastal-meets-modern decor and complimentary mini bars and snacks in the rooms.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
Amazon’s end-of-January clothing deals are packed with cozy-meets-chic finds that make travel days feel like a win, from bestselling matching sets (yes, including Amazon-favorite Anrabess) to sweaters and trousers that secretly feel like sweatpants.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
He’s found a way to scramble enough of the structure of a boy-meets-girl romantic drama to thrill, if not leave a deep impression.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2026
The result is a sense of medieval-meets-millennial nostalgia—cozy, a little chaotic, and oddly comforting.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
That said, Katie Holmes makes a compelling case for classic-meets-court jester as a modern twist on the old argyle sweater routine.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
In Chicago, there’s a caviar, cucumber, and hazelnut milkshake on the menu at dinner-party-meets-fine-dining restaurant Class Act.
—Charlie Kolodziej, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Sure, the clubhouse-meets-coffeehouse catchphrase itself emerged as a viral TikTok, shorthand for a polished, preppy look.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Only the women compete in indoor meets.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meets
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When a kid encounters a difficult teacher, a parent might want to intervene.—
Russell Shaw,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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Every few years, usually in December, the system encounters a Dunkelflaute — an energy drought lasting a week or two, with little wind and little sun.—
Alex Pavlak,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Feb. 2026
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The challenge was further complicated by the building’s location on the edge of campus, where the school converges with the surrounding residential area.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
23 Dec. 2025
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In her memoir, the story of her life converges with the story of her country—a tale at once triumphant and tragic.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
10 Dec. 2025
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In a situation where a company finds substantiated evidence of either type of violation carried out by an indirect supplier, they are mandated to perform an ad hoc risk assessment of that body, too.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Feb. 2026
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Hearts are on course to upend the Old Firm duopoly that has held since 1985 — leading Celtic and Rangers by six points with 14 games remaining — and Wilson finds himself behind Pierre Kabore, Elton Kabangu, Claudio Braga and new signing Rogers Mato in the pecking order.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Madeline, with her background in marketing and event management, oversees operations, fulfills orders and manages social media — no easy feat for an Instagram account that boasted 10,000 followers well before opening day.—
Julianna Chen,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Spectre also notably opens with a terrific Day of the Dead set piece — and finally fulfills Monica Bellucci’s Bond girl destiny.—
Sezin Devi Koehler,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Jan. 2026
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The designation has since been renewed multiple times as the country faces a host of crises, including widespread violence by armed gangs, food insecurity, displacement and a leadership vacuum after the president was assassinated in 2021.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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As is customary when any White House official faces heat, discussion of potential replacements has been rampant.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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My personal favorite part is how versatile the style is—between the simple details and mid-tone brown, this rack matches most aesthetics.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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Make sure to choose the best dimmer switch that matches your needs, type of room, and type of light bulbs.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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Behind this philosophy stands the alchemy of glass itself.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2026
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And thus Patty García stands alone on the Democratic primary ballot.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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And that gets you mad, which pays my bills.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The bungalow is outfitted with a dishwasher and washer and dryer; Adams pays $2,340 in rent including utilities.—
Lina Abascal,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Meets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meets. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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