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as in swarm
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
a host of people assembled along the parade route to see the new president
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as in announcer
a person who conducts a program of entertainment by making introductions and providing continuity
our favorite morning TV show has a new host
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Recent Examples of host
Bromelain, a complex mixture of protease enzymes found in the juice and stem of pineapples has a long history of being used to treat a host of issues, including digestion, swelling, and inflammation.
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Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025
Key Advantages For Businesses Businesses are offered a host of advantages associated with fiscal sponsorship.
—Al Sefati, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Prince Harry praises Duchess in 'With Love, Meghan,' host confirms name change
The Department of Homeland Security, on the judge's order, will release a redacted version of Harry's application no later than Tuesday, according to court filings obtained by the outlets.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
The comedian and late-night great was confirmed as host for the 98th Oscars — airing March 15, 2026 — just weeks after emceeing this year’s ceremony.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2025
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Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025
Key Advantages For Businesses Businesses are offered a host of advantages associated with fiscal sponsorship.
—Al Sefati, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Prince Harry praises Duchess in 'With Love, Meghan,' host confirms name change
The Department of Homeland Security, on the judge's order, will release a redacted version of Harry's application no later than Tuesday, according to court filings obtained by the outlets.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
The comedian and late-night great was confirmed as host for the 98th Oscars — airing March 15, 2026 — just weeks after emceeing this year’s ceremony.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for host
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Except for Carmen, who seems to have been encouraged to inhabit her parents’ rather chaotic world, the children are indistinguishable: A great swarm of pandemonium-causing rich children.—
Peter Tonguette,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
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Although a single penguin is capable of devouring thousands of krill in a single sitting, swarms of the zooplankton may detect disturbances in the water ahead of mealtime.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
20 Mar. 2025
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The new truck launcher entered the inventory of the Ukrainian army’s 3rd Assault Brigade as recently as this month.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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This week an airstrike by South Sudan's army killed at least 19 people in Nasir, Reuters news agency reported.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
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According to fans at the show, an announcer told the crowd that the unplanned pause was due to an electrical fire and said Journey would continue the show, ABC 13 Houston reported.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Roaring fans drowned out the Pauley Pavilion public-address announcer.—
Thuc Nhi Nguyen,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, a flock of brand-new exemptions to the state’s open-records laws are clustered at the gates of the state Legislature, fueled by support that’s often bipartisan and likely to pass.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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None of the birds from the flock have entered the food system, according to the Mississippi board.—
Angelica Stabile,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
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The six-episode drama, directed by Ahmed Abdullahi, is inspired by the challenges faced by the first Swedish U.N. battalion, sent to Bosnia in 1993.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
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Massive snow clouds like battalions have smothered the sunlight.—
Joyce Carol Oates,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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And in Sunday’s unique atmosphere, embracing the moment in front of a vocal crowd of Yomiuri Giants supporters.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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The annual parade draws a crowd of roughly 300,000 people.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Doctors want a different message Dr. Manan Trivedi, an internist practicing in greater Washington D.C. area, was among the throngs of people who attended Kennedy’s contentious confirmation hearings to oppose his nomination.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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As gunshots rained down and throngs of terrified parade-goers ran in all directions, Dr. David Baum rushed to render aid.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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In the decades that followed, hordes of white college students flocked to The Strip, the stretch of A1A between Las Olas and Sunrise boulevards, and piled into motels.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
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But this image of Viking hordes embarking on sea voyages with the sole purpose of pillaging is changing with new discoveries that reveal extensive trade networks spanning Europe and beyond.—
Sean Mowbray,
Discover Magazine,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Host.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/host. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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