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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
Last year, Durov was arrested in Paris on charges relating to a host of crimes, including allegations that his platform was complicit in aiding money launderers, drug traffickers and people spreading child pornography.
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Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
As Immigration and Customs Enforcement carries out raids across Los Angeles, former daytime talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw and his TV network MeritTV are covering the actions and protests in the city.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
The regional hosts escaped the jam with a clutch double play that began with a force at home and ended with Renzo Gonzalez being thrown out at first.
—Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
Except for Ocean County, which is the most Republican-leaning New Jersey county as of 2024 and has backed radio host Bill Spadea, every county’s Republican Party has supported Ciattarelli’s campaign.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2025
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Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 20 June 2025
As Immigration and Customs Enforcement carries out raids across Los Angeles, former daytime talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw and his TV network MeritTV are covering the actions and protests in the city.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
The regional hosts escaped the jam with a clutch double play that began with a force at home and ended with Renzo Gonzalez being thrown out at first.
—Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
Except for Ocean County, which is the most Republican-leaning New Jersey county as of 2024 and has backed radio host Bill Spadea, every county’s Republican Party has supported Ciattarelli’s campaign.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for host
Noun
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To solve the exposition problem, the filmmakers recruited Sky Sports announcers David Croft and Martin Brundle to play themselves.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
27 June 2025
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Legendary announcer Jim Ross has shared a positive update on his health.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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The swarm to support his latest move marked the latest bit of whiplash across the MAGA ranks as they have been divided since the Saturday strikes.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
25 June 2025
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In another, a suspect was tackled to the pavement near a bench as a swarm of police closed in around him.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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Rwandan authorities have accused the Hutus who fled of participating in the genocide and claimed that elements of the Congolese army protected them.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2025
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Rwandan authorities have accused the Hutus who fled of participating in the genocide and alleged that elements of the Congolese army protected them.—
Chinedu Asadu,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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There were live decoys trained to fly out and entice entire flocks of wild Canadas coming in from the upcountry breeding grounds.—
Nash Buckingham,
Outdoor Life,
19 June 2025
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All the life of the field startles and a flock of starlings flush holding the shape of the flames.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2025
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The picture is similar at the Fire Department, where the top ten each earned over $500,000, led by the battalion chief with $905,060.—
John Hart,
Oc Register,
25 June 2025
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There will also be six battalion chiefs on the scene, along with a division chief, a deputy chief and a chief of operations.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2025
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Just jump on a return train for a few minutes back to Rougemont and a world devoid of the larger international crowds that descend upon swanky Gstaad just a few miles up the road.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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This was once a special franchise, as the classy halftime jersey retirement ceremony for Parker reminded everyone, with Lisa Leslie introducing and Parker embracing and the standing crowd a little teary.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2025
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Two National Guard members were stationed outside the Metropolitan Detention Center, surrounded by a throng of reporters surveying the graffiti and aftermath of Tuesday night’s protest.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2025
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As European cities grapple with overtourism, many have implemented tax hikes on tourists in an effort to curb the throngs of visitors.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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The journey is a perilous and illuminating one, as Jamie and Isla encounter hordes of infected, as well as an alpha, a hulking and seemingly intelligent evolution of the infected.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
23 June 2025
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Finding Cinque Terre beyond the crowds The first step to avoid rubbing shoulders with the hordes of hikers, especially when traversing the four-section 7.5-mile Sentiero Azzurro trail is getting an early start.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
17 June 2025
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“Host.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/host. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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