as in addresses
to acknowledge (someone) by means of spoken words
The host cheerfully greeted the party guests at the door.
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Recent Examples of greets
Liz’s Where Y’at Diner Downhome cooking takes center stage at Liz’s Where Y’at Diner, where owner Liz Munson buzzes between tables and greets customers with a smile and a hug.
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Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi greets Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif upon Sharif's arrival at Doha International Airport, in Doha, Qatar, April 16, 2026.
—April 16, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Beans greets me and actually gets up on bed and lays on my chest, that’s a very happy moment.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Incense greets you in the entrance of the cozy spot, while Ethiopian music plays and artwork from Tedla’s own childhood home line the walls.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Vertix has worked on multiple projects at the zoo since 2020, starting with an African penguin exhibit that greets visitors at the entrance.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
Narendra Modi, India's prime minister, center, greets Li Qiang, China's premier, right, ahead of a family photo at the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
The sight of a heated and jet-equipped hydrotherapy pool greets you at check in, and is flanked by relaxation day beds, a sauna, and a steam room.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Abid Malik, owner of Mishal Studio in Plano, greets customers at his Pakistani clothing boutique with the familiarity of family.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi greets Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif upon Sharif's arrival at Doha International Airport, in Doha, Qatar, April 16, 2026.
—April 16, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Beans greets me and actually gets up on bed and lays on my chest, that’s a very happy moment.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Incense greets you in the entrance of the cozy spot, while Ethiopian music plays and artwork from Tedla’s own childhood home line the walls.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Vertix has worked on multiple projects at the zoo since 2020, starting with an African penguin exhibit that greets visitors at the entrance.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
Narendra Modi, India's prime minister, center, greets Li Qiang, China's premier, right, ahead of a family photo at the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
The sight of a heated and jet-equipped hydrotherapy pool greets you at check in, and is flanked by relaxation day beds, a sauna, and a steam room.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Abid Malik, owner of Mishal Studio in Plano, greets customers at his Pakistani clothing boutique with the familiarity of family.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greets
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The plan addresses key topics such as housing, transportation, economic development, land use and more.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The forthcoming act, tabled by Commissioner Michael McGrath, addresses the ways tech firms manipulate consumer behavior.—
Parmy Olson,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Like all other private and public enterprises in Germany, these guilds now began their meetings with anthems and Hitler salutes.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
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Each shows a helicopter hovering alongside his swimming pool while the entertainer claps, salutes and raises his fist in the air.—
Travis Loller,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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The game hails from indie studio Rebellion, which has teamed up with the Two Brothers label for the TV adaptation.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Scottish model, who hails from the town of Scone, is currently based in the United Kingdom and is represented by Brand Model Management.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Greets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greets. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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