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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
But then Davis meets up with his boss, Money, played by Nick Nolte with an old man’s jagged rasp as dramatic as his wry middle-aged intensity used to be.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
At more than one of those stranger funerals, Harold meets Maude, equally taken with the subject of death but embracing it with a much more generous, compassionate worldview.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
Some best practices that Carignan advises related to risk management policies include third-party audits, a risk review board that regularly meets with business functions, and executive oversight.
—John Kell, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
However, there is more to snow than meets the eye.
—Isabel Lopez, Parents, 11 Feb. 2026
But still… The problem is where the clasp meets the ribbon.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
In a statement, Abbott press secretary Andrew Mahaleris said the governor routinely meets with business leaders but any business operating in Texas must follow state laws.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Noem doubled down on her agency’s determination in November that Haiti no longer meets the statutory requirement for its TPS designation, which was granted by President Barack Obama after the country’s devastating 2010 earthquake.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
The 73-room hotel sits on nine gorgeous acres just a few minutes from the mountain and features a vintage-meets-modern mountain aesthetic.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
The 1970s accommodations were updated in late 2017, and the 59 mid-century-meets-rustic-chic rooms now feature working fireplaces, muted colors, lots of stone and wood, sea grass baskets, and super-sized TVs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
During home meets, the moment the UCLA women’s gymnastics team transitions to the mat for floor exercise, the crowd is hyped.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Flowing wool and cashmere pair well with leggings and fashion-meets-performance snow boots for a chic and sporty-enough sideline look.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
Guest rooms and suites feature coastal-meets-modern decor and complimentary mini bars and snacks in the rooms.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
He’s found a way to scramble enough of the structure of a boy-meets-girl romantic drama to thrill, if not leave a deep impression.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2026
The result is a sense of medieval-meets-millennial nostalgia—cozy, a little chaotic, and oddly comforting.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Accessibility The hotel meets ADA standards with appropriate accessibility features, ramps, and elevators throughout the property.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
But then Davis meets up with his boss, Money, played by Nick Nolte with an old man’s jagged rasp as dramatic as his wry middle-aged intensity used to be.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
At more than one of those stranger funerals, Harold meets Maude, equally taken with the subject of death but embracing it with a much more generous, compassionate worldview.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
Some best practices that Carignan advises related to risk management policies include third-party audits, a risk review board that regularly meets with business functions, and executive oversight.
—John Kell, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
However, there is more to snow than meets the eye.
—Isabel Lopez, Parents, 11 Feb. 2026
But still… The problem is where the clasp meets the ribbon.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
In a statement, Abbott press secretary Andrew Mahaleris said the governor routinely meets with business leaders but any business operating in Texas must follow state laws.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Noem doubled down on her agency’s determination in November that Haiti no longer meets the statutory requirement for its TPS designation, which was granted by President Barack Obama after the country’s devastating 2010 earthquake.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
The hybrid bond repair-meets-frizz-fighter is my favorite way to add shine to my fine strands without weighing them down.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
The 73-room hotel sits on nine gorgeous acres just a few minutes from the mountain and features a vintage-meets-modern mountain aesthetic.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
The 1970s accommodations were updated in late 2017, and the 59 mid-century-meets-rustic-chic rooms now feature working fireplaces, muted colors, lots of stone and wood, sea grass baskets, and super-sized TVs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
During home meets, the moment the UCLA women’s gymnastics team transitions to the mat for floor exercise, the crowd is hyped.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Flowing wool and cashmere pair well with leggings and fashion-meets-performance snow boots for a chic and sporty-enough sideline look.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
Guest rooms and suites feature coastal-meets-modern decor and complimentary mini bars and snacks in the rooms.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
He’s found a way to scramble enough of the structure of a boy-meets-girl romantic drama to thrill, if not leave a deep impression.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2026
The result is a sense of medieval-meets-millennial nostalgia—cozy, a little chaotic, and oddly comforting.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meets
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When a kid encounters a difficult teacher, a parent might want to intervene.—
Russell Shaw,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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Every few years, usually in December, the system encounters a Dunkelflaute — an energy drought lasting a week or two, with little wind and little sun.—
Alex Pavlak,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Feb. 2026
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The challenge was further complicated by the building’s location on the edge of campus, where the school converges with the surrounding residential area.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
23 Dec. 2025
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In her memoir, the story of her life converges with the story of her country—a tale at once triumphant and tragic.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
10 Dec. 2025
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That’s later, though, after Angie manages to jam her finger in the door while wearing an inflatable seahorse costume and the whole crew somehow finds the time to get ready in really elaborate zombie makeup.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Feb. 2026
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My favorite finds are scent twins with luxe brands like Le Labo, Chanel, Dior, and Gucci—just to name drop a few.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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Madeline, with her background in marketing and event management, oversees operations, fulfills orders and manages social media — no easy feat for an Instagram account that boasted 10,000 followers well before opening day.—
Julianna Chen,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Spectre also notably opens with a terrific Day of the Dead set piece — and finally fulfills Monica Bellucci’s Bond girl destiny.—
Sezin Devi Koehler,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Jan. 2026
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Co-Production Opportunities, AI Challenges Spain’s agenda at Berlin’s EFM also includes sessions on co-production opportunities with Spain and on the broader challenges the industry faces as AI technologies accelerate across production and distribution.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Today, Bad Bunny faces similar backlash for challenging societal norms — both are simply pushing boundaries.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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These wooden beds are painted a shade of teal that echoes the doors on the outbuilding and matches the surrounding fence and gates to tie the entire space together.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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Hellstar’s name appears beneath the lateral collar in highlighter green, which matches the laces and branding.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Officials said the new general fund revenue would not likely backfill all that the county stands to lose, but the money would be vital for preserving health care programming.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
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Twenty-year-old Osvald Soe, a defender who arrived from Denmark last month, stands 6-2 and may still be filling out.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Whoever leaves last probably pays.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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An impressive wine list pays tribute to the late Melvyn Master, Waxman's esteemed sommelier and former partner (the restaurant’s name comes from Jonathan and Melvyn).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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