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as in met
to come upon face-to-face or as if face-to-face
quite unexpectedly encountered our next-door neighbor while vacationing in Europe
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as in found
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
we encountered a host of unforeseen problems during the restoration of our 200-year-old house
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as in faced
to enter into contest or conflict with
the troops encountered bands of guerrilla fighters as they made their way across the desert
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Recent Examples of encountered
Tribune readers first encountered him in the mid-1980s when his name began to appear in this paper’s Travel section.
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Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Netflix, however, encountered technical issues that resulted in buffering during the match.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Holiday travel today encountered several hurdles as Amtrak and airports nationwide experienced delays.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Although Campbell didn’t write this, a less heralded D-1 player from a smaller program might have encountered more difficulty in obtaining an injunction.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
To their surprise and delight, the scientists encountered an ecological richness that far exceeded their expectations.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
That included free-kick situations like the one the Broncos encountered at the end of the first half.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data shows agents encountered migrants more than 198,000 times at the northern border in the 2024 fiscal year, more than seven times the encounters in 2021.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Even the safest and most careful among us have encountered fraudsters.
—Craig Costigan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Netflix, however, encountered technical issues that resulted in buffering during the match.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Holiday travel today encountered several hurdles as Amtrak and airports nationwide experienced delays.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Although Campbell didn’t write this, a less heralded D-1 player from a smaller program might have encountered more difficulty in obtaining an injunction.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
To their surprise and delight, the scientists encountered an ecological richness that far exceeded their expectations.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
That included free-kick situations like the one the Broncos encountered at the end of the first half.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data shows agents encountered migrants more than 198,000 times at the northern border in the 2024 fiscal year, more than seven times the encounters in 2021.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Even the safest and most careful among us have encountered fraudsters.
—Craig Costigan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for encountered
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The company was founded in 1987 by Chua Thian Poh, a high school dropout who got his start making hooks and spikes for the logging industry.Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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It was founded in 1991 by billionaire Michael Milken.Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
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Honor the men who faced, fought and won this momentous battle.Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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However, the deal has faced stiff bipartisan political opposition since the day it was announced.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Internationally, other cities have confronted and overcome similar challenges by optimizing workforce models, adopting phased planning, and leveraging standardized designs.Ankit Mishra, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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When confronted with the allegations, Lopez-Robles declined a police interview, authorities said.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Herbert has caught fire, and the passing offense has lifted off.Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Few can match the circumstances of this particular Egg Bowl, in which Ole Miss receiver Elijah Moore caught an apparent tying touchdown from Matt Corral with four seconds left and celebrated by impersonating a dog urinating in the end zone.Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Step inside, and you’re greeted by warm lighting, cozy leather booths, and a menu that reads like a love letter to modern bistro classics.Lela London, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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There, visitors are immediately greeted by a 3,000-year-old statue of Ramses the Great, the legendary ruler of Egypt’s Nineteenth Dynasty.Costa Beavin Pappas, ARTnews.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Encountered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encountered. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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