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as in gathering
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
there will be another committee meeting next week to discuss the parish fair
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as in conference
a body of people come together in one place
a meeting marked by no consensus of what needs to be done
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as in convergence
the coming together of two or more things to the same point
a meeting of two railroad lines
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as in encountering
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 converging
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 finding
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
met her future husband at a party
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as in fulfilling
to do what is required by the terms of
a financially struggling city trying to meet its loans
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as in facing
to enter into contest or conflict with
the up-and-coming boxer will meet the reigning champ for the first time tomorrow
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as in matching
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 standing
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 paying
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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Recent Examples of meeting
Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Teams can decode tiny movements from previous starts, go over such footage in pregame meetings and use that knowledge to generate tips in that night’s game.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
The plants would be particularly useful for meeting peak demand in the winter months, when solar and batteries are not as effective.
—Angela Palermo
may 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
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Noun
Under questioning from Democrats during an unrelated hearing earlier this year, Lutnick described their contact as a handful of emails and a pair of meetings in 2011 and 2012.
—Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Teams can decode tiny movements from previous starts, go over such footage in pregame meetings and use that knowledge to generate tips in that night’s game.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Verb
After Jones was ousted as president, Simmons said, the executive council started meeting in Kansas City or in conjunction with another union conference.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
The plants would be particularly useful for meeting peak demand in the winter months, when solar and batteries are not as effective.
—Angela Palermo
may 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meeting
Noun
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The World Cup is considered a SEAR 1 event, the highest risk level for public gatherings in the country.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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Mazaher Hosseini, affiliated with the office of Iran’s former Supreme Leader, made the comment at a pro-government gathering.—
Adam Schreck,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
Noun
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One flight to Australia will carry six passengers while another from the Netherlands will take 18 passengers, García said at the news conference Sunday.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Olympic sports spotlight The USC women’s tennis had one of its best seasons in recent memory, punctuated by its first Big Ten regular season title and first conference crown overall since 2015.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Founded in 2013 by Mark Launiu, Vu Nguyen and Jesse Phouangphet, the brand reflects a convergence of cultural backgrounds.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
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For Maleki, what makes this moment different is not sanctions alone, but the convergence of sanctions, naval blockade and aggressive secondary enforcement.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Diaz and her mother were found dead after encountering smoke while trying to escape the blaze through the interior staircase, according to People en Español.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Fattkay’s initial plan was to build a team communication alternative after encountering high costs with existing tools.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Initiatives at both the federal and state levels are converging.—
Krisztian Elcsics,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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As Euphoria’s third season enters its back half, our ensemble’s plotlines are, at long last, converging.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
Verb
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This is about finding a better balance.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The amount of debris caused the delay in finding the second body.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Growing your favorite flowers from seed can be an incredibly fulfilling journey, offering the chance to witness the entire life cycle of a plant.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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The Valkyries are going into Sunday’s home opener against Phoenix with injuries to Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini – both nursing ailments from Friday’s game – and guard Justė Jocytė still fulfilling her overseas commitment before joining the team.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
Verb
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What are the top 3 issues facing schools and students in San Diego County?—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Japan’s construction industry is facing a productivity crisis, as soaring material costs and an aging workforce threaten the future of the nation’s $625 billion sector.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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“Meeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meeting. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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