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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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2
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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3
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
Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
School officials caution us that there’s more here than meets the eye; more on that in a minute as well.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Label these pairs and gate releases until the parity gap meets a target.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
San Diego State meets Cal for its third game of the season, just like last year.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
One day, while walking to school, Qing meets a pale, ghostlike boy (Gu Hanru) searching for his missing mother.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
Although the crushed velvet exteriors are the most eye-catching details of the shoes, there’s more to them than what meets the eye.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
Pokémon meets Animal Crossing Although a new mainline entry in the Pokémon series is due out this year, Nintendo isn’t letting that stop them from pushing out more games next year timed to the series’ 30th anniversary in Japan.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
But, vaccine access could change after the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meets later this month.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Rachel Scott pulled off a remarkable week, with both her craft-meets-couture first runway success at Diotima, as well as her spot-on debut collection for Proenza Schouler.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2025
After all the canine excitement, base yourself at North of North Resort, a woodsy-meets-luxe retreat that blends purpose with adventure.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
Hosted by drag superstars Dusty Ray Bottoms and May O’Nays, this cabaret-meets-musical-theatre spectacular brings together local legends, touring talent, and rising youth performers for an unforgettable staging of sequins, show tunes, and slaying.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
The collection includes the straight-leg Teddy in rigid and stretch fabrics; the ’90s inspired Gus with a relaxed and slouchy fit; the Jackson, a barrel-leg jean with a V-waist; the Kyle, a stretch flare; and the Leo, a straight-meets-barrel silhouette with a high rise.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
The result is a Gen Z-meets-mini-Nicole moment that feels like a respectful nod to her famous family lineage.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
The perfectly imperfect artsy-meets-preppy plait was secured with elastics at both the base and the ends, because who has time to do the whole hair-wrapping thing?
—Marci Robin, Allure, 10 Sep. 2025
Pumpkin Tortilla Chips Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Tortilla Chips are the ultimate salty-meets-seasonal snack.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Civic pride meets global ambition The 2025 edition gathered nearly 13,000 attendees, including 700 professionals and 310 journalists, with screenings almost sold out and industry sessions at 90% capacity.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
School officials caution us that there’s more here than meets the eye; more on that in a minute as well.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Label these pairs and gate releases until the parity gap meets a target.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
San Diego State meets Cal for its third game of the season, just like last year.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
One day, while walking to school, Qing meets a pale, ghostlike boy (Gu Hanru) searching for his missing mother.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
Although the crushed velvet exteriors are the most eye-catching details of the shoes, there’s more to them than what meets the eye.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
Pokémon meets Animal Crossing Although a new mainline entry in the Pokémon series is due out this year, Nintendo isn’t letting that stop them from pushing out more games next year timed to the series’ 30th anniversary in Japan.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
But, vaccine access could change after the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meets later this month.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
The Foxes’ distinctive Texas-meets-Atlanta style can now be sampled at six locations around the city, including during Braves baseball games at Truist Park.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Rachel Scott pulled off a remarkable week, with both her craft-meets-couture first runway success at Diotima, as well as her spot-on debut collection for Proenza Schouler.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2025
After all the canine excitement, base yourself at North of North Resort, a woodsy-meets-luxe retreat that blends purpose with adventure.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
Hosted by drag superstars Dusty Ray Bottoms and May O’Nays, this cabaret-meets-musical-theatre spectacular brings together local legends, touring talent, and rising youth performers for an unforgettable staging of sequins, show tunes, and slaying.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
The collection includes the straight-leg Teddy in rigid and stretch fabrics; the ’90s inspired Gus with a relaxed and slouchy fit; the Jackson, a barrel-leg jean with a V-waist; the Kyle, a stretch flare; and the Leo, a straight-meets-barrel silhouette with a high rise.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
The result is a Gen Z-meets-mini-Nicole moment that feels like a respectful nod to her famous family lineage.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
The perfectly imperfect artsy-meets-preppy plait was secured with elastics at both the base and the ends, because who has time to do the whole hair-wrapping thing?
—Marci Robin, Allure, 10 Sep. 2025
Pumpkin Tortilla Chips Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Tortilla Chips are the ultimate salty-meets-seasonal snack.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meets
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Moreover, large mammals are out and about, making potentially dangerous wildlife encounters a concern.—
Kate Wong,
Scientific American,
16 Sep. 2025
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The kid version of Mabel encounters the middle-aged versions of Oliver and Charles.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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What To Know Saturday's earthquakes struck the region that is part of the South Sandwich Trench, an active subduction zone where the South American Plate converges with the small South Sandwich Plate, causing one plate to plunge beneath the other.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Others argue that over the long term sustainability at the system level converges with sustainable value creation.—
Robert G. Eccles,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Guadalajara currently finds itself in 11th place in Liga MX standings and has just one win in its last three matches at home.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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In my interview with, Nancy Levine Stearns, founder of Impactivize, a nonprofit journalism project, finds that the majority of corporations remain steadfastly committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Sniffing fulfills a major part of a canine's sensory needs, one just as important as play and physical and mental exercise.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Tesla’s board proposed a compensation package for CEO Elon Musk that would catapult the tech entrepreneur’s wealth above $1 trillion if the company fulfills a set of rigorous benchmarks over the next decade, according to a securities filing on Friday.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Robinson faces seven felonies, including discharge of a firearm, obstruction of justice, and witness tampering for allegedly instructing his roommate not to cooperate with authorities.—
Cheryl McCloud,
Freep.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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His alleged killer now faces the death penalty.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The tech writes better briefs, matches brands with the right creators and suggests smarter edits, but the faces, voices and stories stay 100% human.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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This positioning matches current trends, driven by the current consumer sentiment, of cutting spending and looking for cheaper alternatives.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Union Jacks flap gently in the breeze; a golden slither of evening sun drapes a row of cottages; a red postbox, still bearing the initials of the late Queen, stands outside a village church, bathed in the fading light.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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Loge, which stands for Live Outside, Go Explore, is for the adventure traveler ready to fly through fresh powder, hit the trails, or soak up some rays while tubing on the Deschutes River.—
Lauren Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Anyone making over that amount pays no additional tax.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
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Wear it to the office with chunky gold earrings and ballet flats, or throw it on with leggings for casual errands—for less than $20, this staple pays itself off fast.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Meets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meets. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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