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verb

present participle of meet
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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 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
Noun
While several of those teams were granted in-person meetings, only three organizations made the short list. Chantz Martin, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025 Garcia emphasizes the importance of donating new clothing, rather than second-hand items, as many fire victims still need to dress for work or meetings with insurance companies. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Jan. 2025 Key Facts Adams’ meeting—which was not part of his official schedule—was first reported by the New York Times on Thursday evening. Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025 There had been no threats or specific risks to the hotel related to the summit or any other non-discriminatory reason to cancel the meeting for the Arab American cultural and educational group, the complaint said. CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for meeting 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meeting
Noun
  • The result was the creation of the International Association of Cooking Schools (IACP) in 1978, a model for the gathering and exchanging of ideas and information, and a source of support, now going strong in its 43rd year.
    Cynthia Graubart, Bon Appétit, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Identify conferences or gatherings where your ideal clients or collaborators are likely to be.
    Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • An 'incredibly offensive' message Packer, 57 at the time, declined to address U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols before his sentencing via video conference.
    Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
  • The date and opponent for UM’s ACC opener will be announced on ACC Network at 4 p.m. Friday, and the entire conference schedule (mostly without times) will be announced at 9 p.m. Monday.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • This convergence of opportunity and uncertainty sets the stage for a critical inflection point.
    Jason Snyder, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
  • This spontaneous convergence recalls the internet’s original dream of a global village.
    Jianqing Chen, The Conversation, 19 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Officers were alerted to the situation after allegedly encountering their 6-year-old son running across the street unsupervised on 15th Street in Miami Beach, according to arrest reports obtained by PEOPLE.
    Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Police urge residents to exercise extreme caution when encountering such phone calls.
    River Valley Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Their collision at the Austrian GP, an inevitable result of their converging performance, was disappointing.
    Luke Smith, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • In short, these converging trends point toward a future where connectivity is not just pervasive but also secure, efficient and environmentally conscious.
    Max Silber, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Women Genuinely Enjoy Their Own Company Society tends to view coupled individuals as happier and more fulfilled than single people, even when single people have meaningful relationships and genuinely fulfilling lives.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Ultimately, Deadpool & Wolverine provides a fulfilling and happy goodbye to all those pieces.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Pep Guardiola’s side have lost eight of their last 13 games in all competitions since the beginning of November, and the Catalan is facing the first major crisis in his managerial career.
    Emmet Gates, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • So what is the biggest threat facing the world in 2025?
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • For the ultimate in coziness, team these beige wide-leg pants with the matching Stealth Knit Cardigan from the label, along with Leset’s Romy Mule.
    Felicity Carter, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • But one address matching the profile just listed with ties to the founder of the National Press Club, one of the world’s leading professional organizations for journalists.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024

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“Meeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meeting. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.

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