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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
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
As Mercury meets Jupiter, avoid allowing potential blind you to reality!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Paul meets Fox's character in the waiting room of what appears to be a doctor's office.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Regarding his character, who meets Zendaya’s Rue at an NA meeting and becomes her sponsor, Domingo said Season 3 would mine the depths of Ali Muhammed’s backstory.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
District title teams and runners-up gather Thursday for FHSAA state duals region meets.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
The Senate Committee on Banking meets Thursday to establish a framework for crypto oversight between the SEC and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
Alice Oseman, Heartstopper (graphix/Scholastic) Charlie, a shy, openly gay teenage boy, meets Nick, a popular rugby player.
—Literary Hub, 13 Jan. 2026
Though mostly reachable by car, none of the rooms meets ADA standards.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Find a Moon Pie on your bedside table after turndown, a wink and nod to Austin’s breezy sense of humor that also fuels the brand’s old-meets-new sentiment.
—Kathryn Streeter, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 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, 8 Jan. 2026
In wrestling, Winter Springs and East River won district dual titles while Ocoee girls and Hagerty boys won big meets.
—Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Expect modern equestrian, American revival, natural materials, and classic-meets-modern styles.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026
The league leaned into the fire-meets-ice-esque theme that was natural for its southernmost outdoor game.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
While Hangzhou heavyweights like Alibaba and DeepSeek are hard at work on cutting-edge AI, a leafy, hipster-meets-hacker suburb called Liangzhu has become ground zero for AI's quirkier side.
—Elaine Yu, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
Enamel Serving Set Keaton’s own kitchen could be described as classic-meets-modern, and this enamel serving set fits perfectly into both categories.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
Lockheed Martin revealed that the NGSRI offering is being developed as a 21st Century Security solution that meets all soldier safety and performance needs.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
As Mercury meets Jupiter, avoid allowing potential blind you to reality!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Paul meets Fox's character in the waiting room of what appears to be a doctor's office.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Regarding his character, who meets Zendaya’s Rue at an NA meeting and becomes her sponsor, Domingo said Season 3 would mine the depths of Ali Muhammed’s backstory.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
District title teams and runners-up gather Thursday for FHSAA state duals region meets.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
The Senate Committee on Banking meets Thursday to establish a framework for crypto oversight between the SEC and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
Alice Oseman, Heartstopper (graphix/Scholastic) Charlie, a shy, openly gay teenage boy, meets Nick, a popular rugby player.
—Literary Hub, 13 Jan. 2026
Though mostly reachable by car, none of the rooms meets ADA standards.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
Opened in June in the former AJ’s Pit Bar-B-Q space, Riot BBQ is known for its Texas-meets-Northern Mexico style.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Find a Moon Pie on your bedside table after turndown, a wink and nod to Austin’s breezy sense of humor that also fuels the brand’s old-meets-new sentiment.
—Kathryn Streeter, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 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, 8 Jan. 2026
In wrestling, Winter Springs and East River won district dual titles while Ocoee girls and Hagerty boys won big meets.
—Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Expect modern equestrian, American revival, natural materials, and classic-meets-modern styles.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026
The league leaned into the fire-meets-ice-esque theme that was natural for its southernmost outdoor game.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
While Hangzhou heavyweights like Alibaba and DeepSeek are hard at work on cutting-edge AI, a leafy, hipster-meets-hacker suburb called Liangzhu has become ground zero for AI's quirkier side.
—Elaine Yu, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
Enamel Serving Set Keaton’s own kitchen could be described as classic-meets-modern, and this enamel serving set fits perfectly into both categories.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meets
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Years later, Jake encounters an older Sadie at an event where she's being honored as Texas Woman of the Year.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, who hopes to return home to his wife (Anne Hathaway) after the Trojan War, but (famously), encounters a few obstacles.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 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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The patient thriller finds Agnes lonely in her seedy motel, with a phone that often rings, though the person on the other end of the line never speaks.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Don’t miss out on fuzzy socks, best-selling makeup, clever home organizing essentials, and more under-the-radar finds starting at $4.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Alcohol even today fulfills an important function to provide what some people describe as social fitness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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Leo 2026 Love Horoscope Love in 2026 is not about proving anything, but about finding what genuinely fulfills you, Leo.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Charlotte region faces a harsh night on Thursday, including dangerous wind chills, according to the National Weather Service.—
Mark Price
January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Savage was arrested and now faces one charge of child abuse.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte’s Angel Tree program matches children in need with anonymous donors who buy them presents for Christmas, and provides senior citizens with gifts.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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This Hermes Kelly Bag Craie matches the COS scarf coat but brings back a little structure to the look.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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The rider represents our conscious reasoning, while the elephant stands for our intuitive emotional side.—
Gwen Faulkenberry,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
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Chicano Park stands as the epicenter of all things Logan.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Skandalakis, meanwhile, warns that the hourly rates being requested by defense attorneys far surpass what Georgia typically pays when appointing conflict counsel.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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His most recent Instagram post is from 2024 and pays tribute to his deceased bandmate, Liam Payne.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Meets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meets. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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