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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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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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Recent Examples of host
The effective oil blockade has caused blackouts and trash to pile up in the capital, with hospitals struggling to host patients and keep operating theaters open due to the energy crunch.
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Chris Lau, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition to Willett, radio host Chris Stigall filed to run after Graves’ announced retirement.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Two Republicans — former Fox News host Steve Hilton and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco — are also among the top candidates.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
In the realm of culinary experiences, Hero hosts hands-on cooking classes for families in a new venue yet to be revealed.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
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Chris Lau, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition to Willett, radio host Chris Stigall filed to run after Graves’ announced retirement.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Two Republicans — former Fox News host Steve Hilton and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco — are also among the top candidates.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
In the realm of culinary experiences, Hero hosts hands-on cooking classes for families in a new venue yet to be revealed.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for host
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During spring training, the Rockies auditioned Zach Goodman (announcer for the Double-A Amarillo Sod Poodles and son of Drew Goodman, the Rockies’ longtime TV play-by-play man), Albuquerque Isotopes announcer Josh Suchon, and Hartford Yard Goats announcer Jeff Dooley.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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Former Fox college football and Chicago White Sox announcer Jason Benetti will call NBC’s Sunday night games with a local analyst.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has its own navy that also relies on smaller vessels to do swarm attacks and drop mines.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Iran has wreaked havoc on military bases, tourist centers and data centers used by America’s largest tech giants with swarms of low-cost Shahed drones that cost between $20,000 and $50,000, according to public estimates.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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Of these three exceptions, the only one that still applies is to the children of diplomats, as there are no invading armies, and Native Americans were granted automatic citizenship in 1924.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Institute for the Study of War said Ukrainian tactics are likely disrupting efforts to advance by Russia’s bigger army.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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During the Catholic holiday of Palm Sunday, hundreds of pajareros from across the country flock to Mexico City and decorate 10-foot-tall stacks of cages, adorning them with bright flowers, tinsel and images of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Mexico’s patron saint.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Between royal duties, King Charles checks in on his flock.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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The contingent of paratroopers includes a battalion of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, the sources said.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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The fire occurred at 145 Brevard Court, said John Lipcsak, battalion chief in the department’s public information office, in an email to The Charlotte Observer.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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On the night of Cabo Verde’s qualifying victory, Moreira recalled, players celebrated on a beach with crowds of fans.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Monday’s start represented the largest home crowd (36,702) that Cabrera has ever pitched in front of in his career.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Two small tents shaded those who got there earliest, leaving throngs of fans — the rest of us — to bake in the sun as security locked our phones in pouches.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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The throngs gathered for what almost happened and what actually did take place.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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And since the album came out, hordes of fans have turned into armchair investigators, trying to assess which songs may contain AI.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
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Us senior surfers need to stick together to hold off the hordes of nasty agro kidbots that are violently intent on world domination and the spread of nuclear surf rabies and mad Red Bull disease.—
Corky Carroll,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Host.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/host. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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