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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
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Rooms California-cool meets Big Bear coziness here, with light, airy rooms warmed up by charming blue plaid chairs, thick wooden furniture, and floral wallpapers in various coastal shades.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Frequent fliers especially appreciate that this carry-on meets the size requirements set by most airlines.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
In that space, where listening meets understanding, the practice of care may continue to find its depth.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Valeria Golino plays a supporting role as the grieving, insistent mother of a victim who meets with Zem’s criminologist.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Group meets Mondays, May 4 and June 1, and simultaneously via Zoom.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026
The first person Rue meets in Alamo’s world is Bishop.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
As the Moon meets Jupiter in your 5th House of Creativity and Play, your attention naturally moves toward something expressive, fun, or personal.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Perched on Caesarea’s prime first-row homes with sweeping sea views from the primary suite and rooftop terrace, the neo-Baroque-meets-Rococo megamansion was completed in 2015.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
Where to Stay Hotel Crosby leans into Northwoods-meets-industrial chic, with cozy wood accents and unique room layouts that take inspiration from Stillwater's logging history.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 28 Apr. 2026
The New Museum expansion, designed by OMA/Shohei Shigematsu and Rem Koolhaas, is worth a look, mostly for a dramatically zigzagging staircase that has an appealing Baroque-meets-high-tech energy.
—Jed Perl, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Here, architect David Thulstrup recently completed a total update to a historic Pacific Heights house, his first residential project in the US and a radiant example of East-meets-West ingenuity.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
Inspired by Oprah’s go-to $200 Rag & Bone pair, these Dlooda stretchy jeans nail that denim-meets-loungewear balance for a lot less.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
This luxury jungle-meets-beach resort, which opened in 2022, is adding a collection of Four Seasons Private Residences nestled within a secluded 3,000-acre nature reserve.
—Carole Dixon, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Tristian didn’t go without struggle, especially because of the lack of kids participating in the event, which prevented him from competing in the pole vault at city meets.
—Empress Rasheem, Baltimore Sun, 19 Apr. 2026
Verb
Effortless durability meets elevated style in these pieces that take constant upkeep out of the equation.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Rooms California-cool meets Big Bear coziness here, with light, airy rooms warmed up by charming blue plaid chairs, thick wooden furniture, and floral wallpapers in various coastal shades.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Frequent fliers especially appreciate that this carry-on meets the size requirements set by most airlines.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
In that space, where listening meets understanding, the practice of care may continue to find its depth.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Valeria Golino plays a supporting role as the grieving, insistent mother of a victim who meets with Zem’s criminologist.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Group meets Mondays, May 4 and June 1, and simultaneously via Zoom.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2026
The first person Rue meets in Alamo’s world is Bishop.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
As the Moon meets Jupiter in your 5th House of Creativity and Play, your attention naturally moves toward something expressive, fun, or personal.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
This cult Japanese skincare-meets-makeup hybrid is an ultra-fine powder to even out skin tone, soften the look of pores, and reduce shine, leaving a translucent finish with subtle coverage.
—Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Perched on Caesarea’s prime first-row homes with sweeping sea views from the primary suite and rooftop terrace, the neo-Baroque-meets-Rococo megamansion was completed in 2015.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
Where to Stay Hotel Crosby leans into Northwoods-meets-industrial chic, with cozy wood accents and unique room layouts that take inspiration from Stillwater's logging history.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 28 Apr. 2026
The New Museum expansion, designed by OMA/Shohei Shigematsu and Rem Koolhaas, is worth a look, mostly for a dramatically zigzagging staircase that has an appealing Baroque-meets-high-tech energy.
—Jed Perl, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Here, architect David Thulstrup recently completed a total update to a historic Pacific Heights house, his first residential project in the US and a radiant example of East-meets-West ingenuity.
—Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026
Inspired by Oprah’s go-to $200 Rag & Bone pair, these Dlooda stretchy jeans nail that denim-meets-loungewear balance for a lot less.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
This luxury jungle-meets-beach resort, which opened in 2022, is adding a collection of Four Seasons Private Residences nestled within a secluded 3,000-acre nature reserve.
—Carole Dixon, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
Tristian didn’t go without struggle, especially because of the lack of kids participating in the event, which prevented him from competing in the pole vault at city meets.
—Empress Rasheem, Baltimore Sun, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meets
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Because every experience a child has during their early years helps create new neural connections, wiring the brain for all future learning and connecting, encounters with AI slop may literally wire the brain incorrectly.—
Dana Suskind,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the film, Stella’s character encounters the 39-year-old version of herself — played by Plaza — while on a mushroom trip.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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The paper’s starkest finding is that labor’s share of GDP converges to zero.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Others were looking ahead to Geneva next month, when the industry converges for Watches and Wonders and the constellation of satellite events that now orbit it.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2026
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Johnson finds a disturbing manuscript raising questions about the author’s mental state.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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From glossy flagships and chaotic Don Quijote megastores (also known as Donki) to drugstores like Matsumoto Kiyoshi and Cocokara Fine, Japan is full of great beauty finds.—
Anita Bhagwandas,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The association fulfills its human rights mandate through protest campaigns in opposition to censorship and by fighting for the release of journalists who have been imprisoned for their work.—
Marlen Bartsch,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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While the company still fulfills those practical needs, Hurtigruten now has small cruise ships that welcome tourists along for the ride.—
Karen Gardiner,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bristy has not been found as of Saturday, but the suspect faces two murder counts.—
Robert McGreevy , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the investigative outlet Inkyfada faces a court hearing May 11 as authorities pursue the dissolution of Al Khatt, the association that publishes it.—
Ghaya ben Mbarek,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Its 28-game start matches the expansion 1962 Mets — who lost 120 games — along with 1964 and 1983 for the second-worst in team history behind an 8-20 opening in 1981.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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That matches statistical data on trust in medical researchers and scientists in general and is in line with past measures of trust in scientists.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Following the project’s conclusion, in 2023, annual visitorship surged to thirty thousand; the number of staff, which was sixty-two when Sirén came onboard, now stands at two hundred.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
29 Apr. 2026
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But, as seen in video footage that quickly went viral on social media, a man appeared to snatch it away as Evelyn was trying to pick it up near the rail in the left-center field stands at Progressive Field.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Wells pays someone to mow her lawn.—
David A. Lieb,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The state’s Next Level Jobs program pays the tuition for students to take classes for high-demand jobs, Dulin said.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Meets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meets. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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