REENCOUNTER Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

reencounter

verb

Definition of reencounter

as in to hit (upon)

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That afternoon, the president, inside the exposition’s ornate Temple of Music, greeted members of the public, shaking hands and warmly inviting them to explore the fair.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Bhargavendra Singh greeted me solemnly in Indian fashion, bringing his hands together in front of his forehead.

— Leslie E. Tassell, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026

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