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as in to encounter
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 to converge
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 to find
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
met her future husband at a party
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as in to fulfill
to do what is required by the terms of
a financially struggling city trying to meet its loans
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as in to match
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 to tolerate
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 to pay
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 tournament
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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as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
in this case, splitting the winnings of the contested lottery ticket seems like a meet solution
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Recent Examples of meet
Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
The decision was met with gratitude from Selena’s family, who released a heartfelt statement on Instagram.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
After just missing out on state a year ago, Snider worked extremely hard in the off season and came into this year’s meet as the unbeaten No. 1 seed at 140 pounds.
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Peter Debruge, Variety, 10 Sep. 2022
Six years after a meet-cute straight out of a romantic comedy, country singer Tyler Barham and his longtime love Morgan Hauerwas have tied the knot!
—Sarah Michaud, PEOPLE.com, 28 June 2022
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Verb
The interview took place shortly after Zelensky met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
The decision was met with gratitude from Selena’s family, who released a heartfelt statement on Instagram.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
Bey capped his high school career with an historic performance at the state meet at FMC Natatorium in Westmont on Feb. 28 and March 1.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
After just missing out on state a year ago, Snider worked extremely hard in the off season and came into this year’s meet as the unbeaten No. 1 seed at 140 pounds.
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Certainly, there aren’t many straight love stories where a meet-cute is followed by one of the parties going off to shag someone else.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 10 Sep. 2022
Six years after a meet-cute straight out of a romantic comedy, country singer Tyler Barham and his longtime love Morgan Hauerwas have tied the knot!
—Sarah Michaud, PEOPLE.com, 28 June 2022
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In 2003, a German graduate student named Britta Späth encountered the McKay conjecture, one of the biggest open problems in the mathematical realm known as group theory.—
Leila Sloman,
WIRED,
23 Mar. 2025
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After college, the Florida native encountered her first hurdle at the gates of medical schools.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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The Buffalo Hunter Hunter, by Stephen Graham Jones Genocidal violence and supernatural vengeance converge in this historical novel by one of the most prolific horror craftsmen working today.—
Colin Dwyer,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2025
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In boardrooms across industries, discussions around EBITDA and profitability are increasingly converging around a central topic: workforce analytics.—
Heidi Farris,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Currently on a six-game winning streak and 11 wins in 12 games, the Celtics suddenly find themselves with a legitimate chance to catch the Cleveland Cavaliers for the top seed in the Eastern Conference.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Some Social Security recipients could soon find themselves in the crosshairs of a policy that advocates for seniors say could cause financial hardship for many older Americans.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2025
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But rather than a breakdown in the constitutional order, this jostling fulfills the Framers’ design for the separation of powers, which encourages conflict between the branches of government.—
Robert J. Delahunty,
National Review,
26 Mar. 2025
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For these platforms to fulfill their intended purpose and develop thriving communities, users must be able to post authentically to their audiences with relevant results.—
Rodger Desai,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Then-Senator Marco Rubio, for instance, was banned in 2020 for criticizing China’s policies toward Uyghurs; journalists face visa rules that are different from tourists.—
Russell Flannery,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, some longtime US residents like Taylor who have visas, work permits or green cards face possible deportation.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
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Only the Preston North End team of 1888-89 have matched them in the history of England’s top division — but their 15 goals conceded came in a season consisting of only 22 fixtures.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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When actions do not match expectations, credibility fades.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Don’t Hesitate to Prune Significantly Butterfly bush tolerates extreme pruning with ease.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Netherlands has about 570 coffeeshops across 102 municipalities, where the sale of cannabis is tolerated under strict conditions.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The company ultimately paid the boxer over $137 million for the rights to use his name on the product.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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There is a price to be paid for that much larger sensor though—the GFX100RF is larger and heavier than any of the X100 cameras.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Meet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meet. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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