metaphor.
metaphysics.
meteorology.
metropolitan.
(in Britain) the Metropolitan Police Force: the main police force serving London
(in the US) the Metropolitan Museum of Art
meteorological
the met. office weather report
meteorology
First recorded before 900
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E-bikes have zoomed into popularity across the country, especially among kids and teens, and that surge has been met with a wide array of models with different specifications and abilities.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The heads of the Pakistani and Lebanese armed forces agreed to boost cooperation on Tuesday as they met in Pakistan with peace talks over the Middle East war dragging on.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
But when the Laramie County Board of Commissioners met two weeks later, the item was pulled at the last minute.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
I met Gildo Zegna by the pool at the Chateau Marmont, which the previous night had hosted the after-party for the Malibu show.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
I’ve never met Louisa but I can picture her because I can picture all my colleagues: plain black skirt, white blouse, tidy hair.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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