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meeting

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verb

present participle of meet
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as in facing
to enter into contest or conflict with the up-and-coming boxer will meet the reigning champ for the first time tomorrow

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as in paying
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 meeting
Noun
Much has been written about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s disastrous meeting with President Trump. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025 During the meeting, Zelensky questioned whether the Russians could be trusted to abide by any ceasefire. Simon Shuster/kyiv, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025 President Donald Trump listens during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Feb. 26, 2025. Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025 In a letter to Platt shared with members of the media Thursday night, Lucas wrote that the Kansas City Council will make a decision on Platt’s employment status during the council’s March 20 meeting. Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for meeting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meeting
Noun
  • Built on the energy of its past gatherings, this event brings together ambitious young entrepreneurs from around the world who are making an inspirational impact on today’s business landscape.
    John Hall, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
  • With a dazzling video presentation of a stadium featuring a translucent roof and a glass wall with a view of downtown, team President and CEO Kevin Warren presented his vision for a $3.2 billion focal point for great city gatherings, not just football.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • If the Fighting Irish and the Wolfpack share the ACC title, N.C. State would be the No. 1 seed in the conference tournament because of its victory over Notre Dame.
    Curt Rallo, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Anticipation — and tension — was high this week, as MIP London landed in town for the first time at the Savoy Hotel and IET London conference center.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Realizing The Possibilities The convergence of 5G and AI will affect businesses across sectors and geographies but will be most noticeable in the areas that affect our day-to-day lives—like our safe drinking water, daily commute and internet connectivity.
    Anand Oswal, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Watching the map provides all the information about where combatants are moving, what skirmishes they’re engaged in, and where points of convergence may arise.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Officers were alerted to the situation after allegedly encountering their 6-year-old son running across the street unsupervised on 15th Street in Miami Beach, according to arrest reports obtained by PEOPLE.
    Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Police urge residents to exercise extreme caution when encountering such phone calls.
    River Valley Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Their collision at the Austrian GP, an inevitable result of their converging performance, was disappointing.
    Luke Smith, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • In short, these converging trends point toward a future where connectivity is not just pervasive but also secure, efficient and environmentally conscious.
    Max Silber, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Women Genuinely Enjoy Their Own Company Society tends to view coupled individuals as happier and more fulfilled than single people, even when single people have meaningful relationships and genuinely fulfilling lives.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Ultimately, Deadpool & Wolverine provides a fulfilling and happy goodbye to all those pieces.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Pep Guardiola’s side have lost eight of their last 13 games in all competitions since the beginning of November, and the Catalan is facing the first major crisis in his managerial career.
    Emmet Gates, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • So what is the biggest threat facing the world in 2025?
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • For the ultimate in coziness, team these beige wide-leg pants with the matching Stealth Knit Cardigan from the label, along with Leset’s Romy Mule.
    Felicity Carter, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • But one address matching the profile just listed with ties to the founder of the National Press Club, one of the world’s leading professional organizations for journalists.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024

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“Meeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meeting. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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