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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
Comedian Greg Davies is set to take over from Alan Cumming as host of the BAFTA TV Awards 2026.
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K.j. Yossman, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
It’s backed by celebrities such as The Diary of a CEO podcast host Steven Bartlett and actor Idris Elba.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Satô had a role in Martin Scorsese’s Silence and has a host of film and TV credits in Japan, as does Koichi.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
The sprawling centers are filled with banks of specialized computers that process online shopping orders, stream movies, host websites, encode Zoom and other videoconferencing apps, store data and serve as switching stations for the digital world that’s now woven into daily life.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
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K.j. Yossman, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
It’s backed by celebrities such as The Diary of a CEO podcast host Steven Bartlett and actor Idris Elba.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Satô had a role in Martin Scorsese’s Silence and has a host of film and TV credits in Japan, as does Koichi.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
The sprawling centers are filled with banks of specialized computers that process online shopping orders, stream movies, host websites, encode Zoom and other videoconferencing apps, store data and serve as switching stations for the digital world that’s now woven into daily life.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 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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Easier said than done when both parties leave a swarm of paparazzi in their wakes.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2026
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For their part, Iranian officials signaled that energy facilities were on the table as swarms of its drones targeted the Shaybah oil field in Saudi Arabia, the Shah gas field southwest of Abu Dhabi and oil facilities in Fujairah.—
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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The army has denied the claims, but two military officials said the strike was targeting a nearby police station.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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People who were not afraid, who had army weapons, and who were prepared to do anything.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
25 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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Studt recommends heading over to one of Palm Beach County’s larger nature preserves, such as Cypress Creek Natural Area in Jupiter or Loxahatchee Slough in Palm Beach Gardens, to catch a glimpse of the spirited flocks.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, historical epics reimagine Ming dynasty battalions fighting fantastical monsters, using special effects and visuals in ways that traditional production might find prohibitively expensive.—
Faye Bradley,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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His father served and climbed the ranks to become a battalion chief, and several uncles were CFD supervisors, too.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Then a crowd of people fled all at once.—
Ryan Oehrli
March 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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As spring break travel winds down, airports across the country are still dealing with heavy crowds and long security lines, amid the partial government shutdown.—
Marissa Armas,
CBS News,
23 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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Trying to make my way through the throng of movie stars, filmmakers and other luminaries was almost like an Olympic event.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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Content aggregator Digg, which was in beta ahead of its comeback, was recently forced to pause operations and lay off staff in response to the horde of bots on its platform.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
22 Mar. 2026
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While a horde of reporters surrounded the usual KU stars in the locker room following the Jayhawks’ 68-60 NCAA Tournament win over Cal Baptist, several found their way to Mbiya.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Host.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/host. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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