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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
Benzinga, Freep.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Deerfield Beach delayed its decision to sever its relationship with the Broward Sheriff’s Office at a commission meeting Tuesday night.
—Carlton Gillespie, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
Trump said Friday that his team was talking with Orbán about meeting with Putin.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for meeting
Noun
The mixed report strengthened the view that the Federal Reserve will hold rates steady at its January meeting, while leaving the door open to cuts later in 2026 if labor market softness persists.
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The two have been close since meeting at a 2014 Oscars after-party.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for meeting
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The gathering of several hundred people reflected a who’s who of executives and leaders across the industry as well as longtime friends and family.—
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The gathering marks the royal family's first public reunion since King Charles formally stripped his younger brother, the former Prince Andrew, of his royal titles and ordered him to leave his Windsor home, Forest Lodge.—
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The Missouri Tigers will face their first power conference test Wednesday.—
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Cardell Williams completed 8 of 11 passes for 188 yards and two touchdowns to speedster Ernest Campbell as the Hornets won for the sixth time in their last eight outings with two conference games to go.—
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In a 2024 paper, four AI researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology argued that these hints of convergence are no fluke.—
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Getty Images/iStockphoto Americans are facing a troubling convergence of financial pressures as 2026 unfolds.—
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The shocking clip shows 27-year-old Emily Marzilli and friends encountering a hungry Bryde's whale while swimming near a school of sardines.—
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Each episode finds Xena (Lawless) and her companion Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor) encountering characters from both history and mythology.—
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Chase Travel Chase Travel’s 26 Trips to Take in 2026 highlights where booking demand and cultural curiosity are converging, with destinations spanning rugged deserts, coastal hideaways, Arctic wilderness, and global cultural capitals.—
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Before Patterson could close the distance, the lights broke formation and began converging on his interceptor.—
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The series chronicles three New Yorkers who come together over their love of true crime podcasts and end up finding themselves at the center of more than a few true crimes.—
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At least in the interim, Duke deserves credit for finding ways to win despite some of its defensive deficiencies.—
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Following too closely in its protagonist’s footsteps, The Queen of Versailles presents only two options — tough but spiritually fulfilling material deprivation or unconstrained acquisitiveness.—
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Being able to be with one of the biggest artists Puerto Rico has ever had in such a special month dedicated only to us is fulfilling to the heart.—
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Even after clawing back, the Bears were facing a 27-16 deficit with less than seven minutes to go in the fourth quarter.—
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Dark paint colors can feel surprisingly cozy and create a cocoon-like atmosphere in north-facing rooms.—
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“Meeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meeting. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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