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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 meets
Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Timeless Southern hospitality meets sartorial sophistication at this chic Buckhead hotel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
The two 68s in the state finals were preceded by 68s in District 7 and Region 2, resulting in second place at both of those qualifying meets.
—Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Today, at least 90 percent of the water meets the state standard.
—Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
This lacquer from Londowntown meets the mark, with a gorgeous harmony of cherry cola red and a touch of brown.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Under the deal for The Rip — a movie that follows a pair of Miami cops that find hidden money — all 1,200 people involved in the nearly $100 million production will be eligible for a one-time bonus if the film meets performance expectations.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
The new library would replace Truckee’s existing 50-year-old structure, which supporters say no longer meets the needs of a growing population.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Urban energy meets beachside ease.
—Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Find a Moon Pie on your bedside table after turndown, a wink and nod to Austin’s breezy sense of humor that also fuels the brand’s old-meets-new sentiment.
—Kathryn Streeter, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Actress Jodie Foster was just photographed toting the perfect hands-free carryall—sort of like a hybrid, crossbody-bag-meets-bum-bag.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
In wrestling, Winter Springs and East River won district dual titles while Ocoee girls and Hagerty boys won big meets.
—Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Expect modern equestrian, American revival, natural materials, and classic-meets-modern styles.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026
The league leaned into the fire-meets-ice-esque theme that was natural for its southernmost outdoor game.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
While Hangzhou heavyweights like Alibaba and DeepSeek are hard at work on cutting-edge AI, a leafy, hipster-meets-hacker suburb called Liangzhu has become ground zero for AI's quirkier side.
—Elaine Yu, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
Enamel Serving Set Keaton’s own kitchen could be described as classic-meets-modern, and this enamel serving set fits perfectly into both categories.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, Netflix’s Tudum site described Gage’s character, Buck, as a wild child who meets Poppy and Alex during a camping trip.
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Opened in June in the former AJ’s Pit Bar-B-Q space, Riot BBQ is known for its Texas-meets-Northern Mexico style.
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Still deeply scarred by his ex-lover’s death, Pine surprisingly encounters his nemesis in person when Roper and his late-arriving entourage check into the hotel.—
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But the film is at its strongest during a sequence when Salim (Saleh Bakri), the son of Sharif and father of Noor, encounters Israeli soldiers who belittle him in front of his son while both on their way to pick up a prescription for Salim’s ailing father.—
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Alarcón plays a woman who transforms herself, aligning with nature and changing her reality when menopause converges with a world in destruction.—
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The team eventually converges at the compound and a massive shootout ensues.—
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The patient thriller finds Agnes lonely in her seedy motel, with a phone that often rings, though the person on the other end of the line never speaks.—
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Don’t miss out on fuzzy socks, best-selling makeup, clever home organizing essentials, and more under-the-radar finds starting at $4.—
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Alcohol even today fulfills an important function to provide what some people describe as social fitness.—
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Leo 2026 Love Horoscope Love in 2026 is not about proving anything, but about finding what genuinely fulfills you, Leo.—
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Still, the company faces the same existential headwinds that have scared other would-be moguls away from the news business.—
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At Barton Creek Technologies, Anna Chen, the chief human resources officer, faces a dilemma over the company’s performance improvement plan (PIP).—
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The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte’s Angel Tree program matches children in need with anonymous donors who buy them presents for Christmas, and provides senior citizens with gifts.—
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This Hermes Kelly Bag Craie matches the COS scarf coat but brings back a little structure to the look.—
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Here’s how Round 1 stands after the conclusion of Saturday’s wild-card games.—
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The rubber seal around your fridge door stands guard over all of the food inside.—
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That is why the top area of the volcano is restricted, though not everyone pays heed.—
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Meta pays the full costs for the energy used by its data centers so that consumers do not bear these expenses, and the company supports the broader grid through these energy agreements.—
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“Meets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meets. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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