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as in to praise
to declare enthusiastic approval of
the museum director hailed the artist's new installation as a groundbreaking work of genius
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as in to summon
to demand or request the presence or service of
let's hail a taxi hailed the waiter for the check
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as in barrage
a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
even under the hail of angry questions, the press secretary stayed cool
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Recent Examples of hail
Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Tips made up only about 10% of ride-hailing drivers’ pay, while for couriers who deliver packages that number was less than 4%.
—Levi Sumagaysay, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
But many hotel owners do hail from India’s Gujarat state.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Alec Baldwin thanked the local authorities who helped them and also took some time to hail those involved in the film festival.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Tips made up only about 10% of ride-hailing drivers’ pay, while for couriers who deliver packages that number was less than 4%.
—Levi Sumagaysay, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
These must-try desserts hail from roadside diners, award-winning restaurants, steakhouses, and more Southern spots.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
But many hotel owners do hail from India’s Gujarat state.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hail
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The bills were also praised by animal rights organizations; the governor also signed a bill this week to ban the declawing of cats in the state.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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While praising Keaton as a performer, Meyers, who wrote Baby Boom and the Father of the Bride films and wrote and directed Something’s Gotta Give, looked back on their close working relationship.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
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That’s when the Phillies summoned Kerkering, who had warmed up numerous times throughout the game.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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The international community must summon the courage to ensure that both communities, Israelis and Palestinians, can live in peace and with security.—
Muhammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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The American president was in his element, often departing from prepared remarks in an address that extended for an hour in front of a crowd that was more than happy to applaud at every pause.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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Many others applauded the boys for thinking of their safety first.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement After consultations with Israeli officials, Qatari negotiators, and regional mediators, Witkoff and Kushner assembled a 20-point peace plan calling for a ceasefire and hostage exchange, Israeli security guarantees, the demilitarization of Gaza, and a new civilian governing authority.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Oct. 2025
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Shortly after the painful loss, the nation’s president Nicolas Maduro called for a coaching change, and got one.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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The film, which debuted to acclaim at Cannes this past May, is a heartfelt and surprising drama about an addict named Mike, who, after punching and robbing a man who offers to help, emerges from prison on a tentative path to rehabilitation.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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President Woodrow Wilson, acclaimed for founding the post-World War I League of Nations, ultimately never joined the United Nations predecessor.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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While other people were asking about promotions, titles, and raises, Burns was taking on the problems nobody else wanted to solve.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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McMahon has encouraged states to ask her to waive rules on spending the money.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Hail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hail. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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