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as in to praise
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 to summon
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 barrage
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 hail
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Ohtani began the series with only two hits in his first 14 plate appearances, but finished it with a game that both Roberts and Brewers manager Pat Murphy hailed as an all-time performance.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
The main potential hazards are damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Traditional taxis are still available, but ride-hailing services are more convenient and easier to book, either in real-time or in advance.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Ohtani began the series with only two hits in his first 14 plate appearances, but finished it with a game that both Roberts and Brewers manager Pat Murphy hailed as an all-time performance.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
There are risks of severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall on Saturday from the Ozarks into the mid-Mississippi River Valley with potential for damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and flash flooding.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
The main potential hazards are damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
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Awards pundits predict that both White and Strong will be Oscar contenders for their performances, which have been praised by critics on the film festival circuit.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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Speaking to Variety at the Academy Museum Gala over the weekend, the actor praised his experience shooting the new episodes.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
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In Jennifer Kent's terrifying psychological horror film, the Babadook is summoned when Amelia reads to her son from a pop-up book about the monster, leading to days of terror.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Tompa has been capable of recounting a personal crisis while constantly opening up to universal reflections that summon all viewers.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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Several applauded Clark’s transparency and sincerity.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Related Stories Kate McFarlane, one of LaBella’s attorneys, applauded the judge’s decision.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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After getting to the ring to call for an opponent, fans received a surprise.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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While reflecting on her first performance, Furtado remembered buying the pink dress from a store called Original on Queen West in Toronto, and also picking up some sparkly platform shoes for the monumental moment.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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But while everybody wanted a piece of Netflix's electric romantic comedy starring Adam Brody and Kristen Bell when its first season debuted to acclaim in 2024, Season 2 falls distinctly short.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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The series was both popular and critically acclaimed during its run, picking up a Peabody Award, seven Emmys, and even a Grammy.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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When asked whether the store will be back next year, Simonson said the company will evaluate changes to the property as needed.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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During his first Zoom consultation with clients, Perri always asked them to share their story.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Hail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hail. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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