as in addressed
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 greeted
The White House couple will be greeted by the British monarch and his wife, with royal gun salutes fired at the castle and at the Tower of London.
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Clad in a chain-mail dress with sheer stripes and waist-length hair, Wilson's appearance during the Chris Habana show was greeted with raucous applause.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
He was greeted on the tarmac by security guards and taken to his hotel.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
They will first be greeted by the Prince and Princess of Wales—William and Catherine—and will then meet with King Charles and Queen Camilla as a royal salute is fired from Windsor Castle’s lawn.
—Nik Popli, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
As luck would have it, the owner, Tarik Fallous, greeted me at the door.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Strangers greeted one another with warm smiles.
—Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
As Verlander walked off the mound, he was greeted with a raucous standing ovation.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Step inside and be greeted by the earthy smells of the past, and you’ll be quickly transported back in time, to childhood or beyond.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Clad in a chain-mail dress with sheer stripes and waist-length hair, Wilson's appearance during the Chris Habana show was greeted with raucous applause.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
He was greeted on the tarmac by security guards and taken to his hotel.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
They will first be greeted by the Prince and Princess of Wales—William and Catherine—and will then meet with King Charles and Queen Camilla as a royal salute is fired from Windsor Castle’s lawn.
—Nik Popli, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
As luck would have it, the owner, Tarik Fallous, greeted me at the door.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Strangers greeted one another with warm smiles.
—Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
As Verlander walked off the mound, he was greeted with a raucous standing ovation.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
Step inside and be greeted by the earthy smells of the past, and you’ll be quickly transported back in time, to childhood or beyond.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greeted
Verb
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In short, the massive popularity of its original anime ‘80s run wasn’t matched by its merchandising, and that’s something that is now being belatedly addressed.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Following Morton’s video clip, the singer addressed her son’s claims in a public statement on her Instagram Stories.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trump saluted as the crowd cheered him.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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That was one of many events over four days that included concerts, book signings, food and drink parties, and walking tours that saluted the life and legacy of Buffett on the island that mutually fed the territorial muse and the talented musician-songwriter.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Greeted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greeted. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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