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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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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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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 Synonyms for meets
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Tax returns Let’s start with the tax return, a near-universal document that fulfills our annual duty to Uncle Sam.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
25 Dec. 2024 -
Powell notes that Amazon’s vast selection of products across categories, from musical instruments to educational materials and tech, fulfills a wide range of needs for classrooms.—
Lesley O'Toole,
Variety,
18 Dec. 2024
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Johnson faces the task of implementing this single-package strategy with a slim Republican majority.—
Adeola Adeosun,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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However, the report also reveals that the state faces certain challenges, including a high suicide rate among seniors and a shortage of home health care workers.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2025
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Those three assists give Crosby 1,033 for his career, which matches Mario Lemieux for the most assists in franchise history.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Among the players ahead of him on this list, only #23 Carl Yastrzemski matches that total.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The 2025 re-edition pays tribute to the original collaboration, bringing back beloved motifs like the Monogram Multicolore, Cherry Blossom, and Superflat Panda.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Cruise is his passenger, a ruthless hitman who pays Fox to drive him around wiping out targets.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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After a memorable 2024, 2025 promises to be a year of more historic firsts and blockbuster tournaments in the world of women’s soccer.—
Neel Shelat,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
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Along with this change, the runaway use of transfer portals, major conference consolidation and realignment, and changes in national tournaments will likely continue.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
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Much of the tension in the story gathers around the mystery of Bea’s unbreakable devotion to this man.—
Rachel Aviv,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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It’s set during the civil war in the Central African Republic in 2013, when on Christmas Eve, a desperate Muslim man seeks refuge at a field hospital, while a threatening Christian militia gathers outside, demanding his life.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
19 Dec. 2024
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Now, science accepts their ideas, which are said to enrich our understanding of the universe.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Dec. 2024
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Genesis remains under active development on GitHub, where the team accepts community contributions.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
19 Dec. 2024
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The best way to tackle this show is to watch Season 1, then look up the big spoiler for Season 2, and then skip Season 2 and watch Season 3, where the program ultimately settles into its melodramatic, soapy groove.—
Erin Strecker,
IndieWire,
3 Jan. 2025
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As Seattle settles into the rainy season, don't expect a sea of umbrellas on the sidewalks.—
Christine Clarridge,
Axios,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Meets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meets. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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