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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
While the state gasoline tax has gone up each year, there are a host of other reasons California’s gasoline prices are the nation’s highest, including the unpredictable international situation.
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David Lightman
july 14, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
The fans who showed up at the Intuit Dome were enthusiastic enough, especially when the in-game host fired them up, but the matchups between geographic neighbors Palm Beach and Miami, and L.A. and San Diego, don’t exactly scream rivalry.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
While there are plenty of restaurants at your doorstep, Bairro Alto Hotel is host to its own worthy dining establishments, like BAHR & Terrace, which was created by Michelin Star chef Nuno Mendes and the more casual rooftop restaurant.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 1 July 2025
According to environmental and workplace safety experts, denim conceals behind its iconic blue fabric a host of toxic chemical pollutants and processes, as well as gross water overuse, all of which degrade the environment and put workers and communities at risk.
—Simon Mainwaring, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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David Lightman
july 14, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
The fans who showed up at the Intuit Dome were enthusiastic enough, especially when the in-game host fired them up, but the matchups between geographic neighbors Palm Beach and Miami, and L.A. and San Diego, don’t exactly scream rivalry.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
While there are plenty of restaurants at your doorstep, Bairro Alto Hotel is host to its own worthy dining establishments, like BAHR & Terrace, which was created by Michelin Star chef Nuno Mendes and the more casual rooftop restaurant.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 1 July 2025
According to environmental and workplace safety experts, denim conceals behind its iconic blue fabric a host of toxic chemical pollutants and processes, as well as gross water overuse, all of which degrade the environment and put workers and communities at risk.
—Simon Mainwaring, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for host
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The announcers played up how Goldberg was going out on his sword, and still has some fight left in him.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The Blues parted ways with longtime announcer John Kelly after deciding to simulcast its games on radio and TV.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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The floor is peppered with spare knee pads and helmets, and a swarm of roller derby players outfitted in protective armor congregate in the center of the warehouse.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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If a task can be performed in more than one way by equal peers working together—much in the way an ant colony or swarm of bees works—then the system is resistant to censorship and hardware faults and has service continuity due to economic sustainability.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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With an army of 222 million followers, his social voice and willingness to traffic in objectionable content or conspiracy theories proved a major hurdle to advertisers.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
9 July 2025
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Russia’s bigger army also is trying hard to break through at some points along the roughly 1,000-kilometer (620 miles) front line, where Ukrainian forces are severely stretched.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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The species lived in immense flocks year round, roaming nomadically to areas with abundant food resources -- primarily acorns, beech nuts and chestnuts.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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This time of year, many wild bird flocks have found their way to Texas for their wintering grounds before returning north in the spring.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Five engines, two trucks, one squad, three ambulances, and three battalion chiefs assisted in fighting the fire.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Two battalion chiefs were killed, and one engineer was injured in the attack.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
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Designed to manipulate the masses and unveil their true demonic nature, the song draws crowds toward Gwi-Ma’s deadly flames — nearly succeeding in their sinister plan until Rumi steps in to stop them.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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The panel called on the convention crowd to educate themselves on their rights and speak out about their concerns — and not just online.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Last season, before the final home series, Getz spoke to a throng of media inside the tunnels of Rate Field in Chicago.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Along with the headline-grabbing job culls in the federal government which began earlier this year, a throng of companies have already laid off workers so far in 2025, including Microsoft, UPS, Dell, BP and others.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Forty-four years ago today, people who were already afraid of cities got the scare of their lives with the release of Escape From New York, John Carpenter's carceral fantasy starring an eyepatch-wearing Kurt Russell doing battle against anarchic hordes in a chaotic urban environment.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
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Now, the bulldozer is coming for the fortress-like Shops at Sunset Place, 5701 Sunset Dr., which in its heyday had a giant Virgin music store that drew celebrity visits, hordes of IMAX moviegoers, and customers swarming the stores day and night.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
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“Host.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/host. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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