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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The PAC’s treasurer is Alex Clark, who met Talarico during their time teaching in San Antonio through Teach for America.
From Salon • Jun. 17, 2026
On 6 June, the family met to put more photographs at the site, ahead of the second anniversary of Benn's death but by 09:00 the following morning, these items had also been removed.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
Company officials are thought to have sent emails or met up for years to coordinate the timing and size of hikes, the unnamed source said.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
The “Stand by Me” star, 54, started feeling unwell on his flight from Chicago to Los Angeles and was met by medical professionals at his gate.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
Father Monaghan has never met anyone like Joey.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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