as in addressed
to acknowledge (someone) by means of spoken words
The host cheerfully greeted the party guests at the door.
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Recent Examples of greeted
He was greeted with loud cheers from people across the street and a smattering of boos inside, according to social media video and reporters.
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Wrapped in a bulky down jacket, Putin greeted residents eager to meet him.
—Yegor Mostovshikov, The Dial, 9 Sep. 2025
The teachers who greeted them had received special training.
—Mila Koumpilova, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
Step inside and be greeted by the earthy smells of the past, and you’ll be quickly transported back in time, to childhood or beyond.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Which is why — despite its relatively low average speeds and its reliance on ageing tracks — even the modest debut of Amtrak’s new Acela is being greeted by rail advocates as a small but welcome victory.
—Ben Jones, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Then, when his listeners tuned into his show on Monday, they were greeted by the voice of Andy Cohen, who hosts his own Andy Cohen Live radio show.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
After signing up, new users are greeted by a checklist module that walks them through the browser extension installation and credential creation process.
—Kim Key, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa greeted attendees in his signature red Guardian Angels beret.
—Robert Birsel
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Bart Jansen, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Wrapped in a bulky down jacket, Putin greeted residents eager to meet him.
—Yegor Mostovshikov, The Dial, 9 Sep. 2025
The teachers who greeted them had received special training.
—Mila Koumpilova, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
Step inside and be greeted by the earthy smells of the past, and you’ll be quickly transported back in time, to childhood or beyond.
—Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Which is why — despite its relatively low average speeds and its reliance on ageing tracks — even the modest debut of Amtrak’s new Acela is being greeted by rail advocates as a small but welcome victory.
—Ben Jones, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Then, when his listeners tuned into his show on Monday, they were greeted by the voice of Andy Cohen, who hosts his own Andy Cohen Live radio show.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
After signing up, new users are greeted by a checklist module that walks them through the browser extension installation and credential creation process.
—Kim Key, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa greeted attendees in his signature red Guardian Angels beret.
—Robert Birsel
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greeted
Verb
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In short, the massive popularity of its original anime ‘80s run wasn’t matched by its merchandising, and that’s something that is now being belatedly addressed.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Following Morton’s video clip, the singer addressed her son’s claims in a public statement on her Instagram Stories.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trump saluted as the crowd cheered him.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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That was one of many events over four days that included concerts, book signings, food and drink parties, and walking tours that saluted the life and legacy of Buffett on the island that mutually fed the territorial muse and the talented musician-songwriter.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Greeted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greeted. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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