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as in encountered
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 gathered
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 found
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
met her future husband at a party
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as in fulfilled
to do what is required by the terms of
a financially struggling city trying to meet its loans
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as in matched
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 accepted
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 paid
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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Recent Examples of met
If these issues can be addressed/met, then this new battery could have some legs.
—
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Alongside peace talks conducted over the past year, the head of Russia’s state fund has frequently met with Witkoff to discuss massive economic deals including the acquisition of Russian energy assets and rare-earth mines, in exchange for bringing Russia sanctions relief.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
For each discipline, 13 countries were drawn, which then had 10 days to nominate judges who met required experience criteria.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The conflict, known as the Troubles, began after civil rights protestors in Northern Ireland were met with hostility by authorities in 1969.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
Comments that once elicited antagonistic barbs are met with calm acceptance.
—Jon Wiederhorn, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The couple met in 2003 and married in 2004.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Eric Dane was married to Rebecca Gayheart As People reported, the actors first met in 2003 and got married in Las Vegas in 2004.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
The transitional committee, made up of Palestinian administrators, has met in Egypt but has not yet entered Gaza.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Alongside peace talks conducted over the past year, the head of Russia’s state fund has frequently met with Witkoff to discuss massive economic deals including the acquisition of Russian energy assets and rare-earth mines, in exchange for bringing Russia sanctions relief.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
For each discipline, 13 countries were drawn, which then had 10 days to nominate judges who met required experience criteria.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The conflict, known as the Troubles, began after civil rights protestors in Northern Ireland were met with hostility by authorities in 1969.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
Comments that once elicited antagonistic barbs are met with calm acceptance.
—Jon Wiederhorn, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The couple met in 2003 and married in 2004.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Eric Dane was married to Rebecca Gayheart As People reported, the actors first met in 2003 and got married in Las Vegas in 2004.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
The transitional committee, made up of Palestinian administrators, has met in Egypt but has not yet entered Gaza.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for met
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Some people taking part in recent walkouts and demonstrations have encountered police skirmish lines, arrests.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Yet beyond the headline cities and endlessly recycled itineraries lies a quieter, deeper continent; one that’s best encountered through patience and a willingness to detour from the obvious itinerary.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Investigators are analyzing biological evidence found at Guthrie's residence, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department, which previously said that DNA gathered at the scene could potentially belong to the suspect.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Close to 100 people gathered in the large basement at the Schofield home, where Coyne Schofield’s husband — former Super Bowl-winning Denver Broncos guard Michael Schofield — led the party efforts.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Pietro Loro Piana founded the company as a wool mill in 1924 in the country’s Quarona.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Film and Music Entertainment was founded by Taylor in 2000 and has produced over 75 features with over 120 European production companies, winning multiple awards at Venice, Berlin, Sundance and Cannes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
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Companies are also betting big on humanoid robots, which could eventually take over many tasks currently being fulfilled by humans.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
19 Feb. 2026
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The show was providing legal guidance that the broadcast could trigger the FCC equal time rule for two other candidates, including Representative Jasmine Crockett, and presented options for how equal time for other candidates could be fulfilled.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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In the weeks since, NYC and the surrounding areas have faced frigid temperatures, which has allowed for the white stuff to linger.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Brazil, which faced duties as high as 50%, along with Canada, China, India, Indonesia, Mexico and South Africa, would face lower rates, noted Joe Brusuelas, chief economist at RSM US.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Edwards matched up well, finishing with 32 points across three games for the winning team.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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Harmon wasn't the only Longhorn who scored six points in the first quarter since Madison Booker and Teya Sidberry matched that offensive effort.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Feb. 2026
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Applications are now being accepted through Locarno Pro until May 6, 2026.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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Applications are being accepted through Wednesday, March 4.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Although he did not get paid time and a half for playing 27 holes instead of the normal 18, a healthy check will come his way Sunday afternoon if Penge can hold his position.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The ad is the first produced and paid for by Stratton’s own campaign, though her candidacy has been bolstered by millions of dollars in ads from an allied political action committee largely funded by Pritzker, the billionaire heir to the Hyatt Hotels fortune.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Met.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/met. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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