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as in applauds
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 summons
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 barrages
a heavy fall of objects
a hail of small stones warned them of the oncoming avalanche
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as in flurries
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 hails
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 May 2026
The aviary on Wednesday introduced its new female juvenile harpy eagle named Dariéna, who hails from the Miami Zoo.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 28 May 2026
To cement their bond, Spaeny, who hails from Missouri, and Melton, an Army brat who considers Kansas home, decided to return to their Midwestern roots, round up their families and go to a Kansas City Chiefs football game just before Christmas.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Qawwali, which hails from India and Pakistan, is a musical performance of Sufi Muslim poetry — think Rumi and Hafez — infusing singing, handclaps and drumbeats to bring listeners to ecstatic heights.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 23 May 2026
Despite the name, this Southern salad hails from Mobile, Alabama.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
The strapless dress, which hails from the fall 2027 collection, featured a sweetheart neckline and black lace detailing on the bodice, along with lace-up corset elements.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Principal photography recently wrapped in Los Angeles for the project that hails from Paillette Pictures.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Whereas Burnham and Rayner both represent the left, Streeting hails from the right of the Labour Party.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
David K. Li, NBC news, 15 May 2026
The 26-year-old hails from New York and is a graduate of Springfield College.
—Mac Cerullo, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
In California, the Department of Motor Vehicles issues permits for testing and operation of autonomous vehicles, while the CPUC oversees all commercial ride-hails, self-driving or not.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Mar. 2026
Segura’s latest hails from YMH Studios.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Nov. 2025
Verb
Exec produced and co-showrun by Liz Hannah (The Girl from Plainville) and author Moore, The God of the Woods hails from Sony Pictures Television.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 May 2026
The aviary on Wednesday introduced its new female juvenile harpy eagle named Dariéna, who hails from the Miami Zoo.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 28 May 2026
To cement their bond, Spaeny, who hails from Missouri, and Melton, an Army brat who considers Kansas home, decided to return to their Midwestern roots, round up their families and go to a Kansas City Chiefs football game just before Christmas.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Qawwali, which hails from India and Pakistan, is a musical performance of Sufi Muslim poetry — think Rumi and Hafez — infusing singing, handclaps and drumbeats to bring listeners to ecstatic heights.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 23 May 2026
Despite the name, this Southern salad hails from Mobile, Alabama.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
The strapless dress, which hails from the fall 2027 collection, featured a sweetheart neckline and black lace detailing on the bodice, along with lace-up corset elements.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Principal photography recently wrapped in Los Angeles for the project that hails from Paillette Pictures.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Whereas Burnham and Rayner both represent the left, Streeting hails from the right of the Labour Party.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Noun
Police then shot Kirby in two more hails of gunfire, with the first and last shots coming about 17 seconds apart, video showed.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 15 May 2026
The 26-year-old hails from New York and is a graduate of Springfield College.
—Mac Cerullo, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
In California, the Department of Motor Vehicles issues permits for testing and operation of autonomous vehicles, while the CPUC oversees all commercial ride-hails, self-driving or not.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Mar. 2026
Segura’s latest hails from YMH Studios.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hails
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Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix doesn’t know which way to turn, Iwobi ends up with his hands on his head, Sander Berge simply stands and applauds.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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And our lactation consultant judge applauds these bottles as an environmentally friendly alternative to disposable storage bags.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
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Chief to its success is a powerhouse performance by Yana Radeva, who summons the spirit of Gena Rowlands in Gloria as a woman determined not to be defined by men.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
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Favreau’s work is clearly indebted to that lineage, and Grogu’s solo jaunt actually summons a bit of whimsy that was otherwise missing.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2026
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In Obeid, capital of North Kordofan, near-daily drone barrages have imposed a furtive rhythm to residents’ lives, making every trip to the market, school, health clinic or a relative’s home a gamble.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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Moscow has launched mass barrages of missiles and drones at Ukraine almost daily since the full-scale offensive began in 2022, also hitting infrastructure and causing civilian deaths.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Snow flurries began at that elevation on Wednesday.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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The latest flurries that dusted parts of the Sierra Nevada this week are unlikely to do much to ease California’s snow drought.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These beeping sounds mean your smoke detector is working.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
25 May 2026
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Seconds later, just as the bell to end the round sounds, Lyson leaps in to call a halt to the fight.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Guggenheim still praises the marketing campaign, spearheaded by then-Paramount exec Megan Colligan.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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Smart chatter praises the trailer’s restraint, sound design and emotional cruelty more than gore, which is rare air for internet horror discourse.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The deal calls for about $57 million to be guaranteed for the five-time Pro Bowl selection.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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This is the first ES built around what Lexus calls a multi-pathway architecture, meaning the same body structure, exterior design, and interior layout can support hybrid and battery-electric powertrains.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Sufficient water levels provide weight to hold a pool in place when heavy rains raise the local water table, according to the Florida Swimming Pool Association.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper warns that a massive fish kill stretching at least 20 miles has occurred on the Chattahoochee River near the city of Atlanta, likely connected to heavy rains that caused flooding this week.—
Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
23 May 2026
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