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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
Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The project hails from writer Will Arbery (Succession), who also executive produces with Hiro Murai (Atlanta, Widow’s Bay), who also will direct.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 June 2026
Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 19 May 2026
More than 300 storm reports — including wind, hail and tornadoes — were reported across the nation in the last 24 hours.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 19 May 2026
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Verb
The appellate ruling, hailed by some first responders and decried by racial justice advocates, intensifies Colorado’s debate over what accountability looks like when a Black person dies after a police encounter.
—Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
The project hails from writer Will Arbery (Succession), who also executive produces with Hiro Murai (Atlanta, Widow’s Bay), who also will direct.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 June 2026
Noun
The National Weather Service also warned of strong winds and hail would be hitting the area overnight.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 19 May 2026
More than 300 storm reports — including wind, hail and tornadoes — were reported across the nation in the last 24 hours.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hail
Verb
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Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz urged residents to remain united in the aftermath of the shooting, while praising first responders for their response to the incident.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Antonelli praised Mercedes for improving the car's setup after Ferrari led both Friday practice sessions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Verb
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The distance between your villa and dinner or your villa and the spa, however, can be long–but your butler can summon a golf cart to make getting around much easier.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Five others escaped the cave’s narrow tunnels after rescue efforts by international experts summoned to the perilous cave in central Laos.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Even though there may be slightly less hurricane activity this year, high winds and rain can still interrupt the power supply stationary cell towers rely on.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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Now, Goicochea warned, the current garbage collection situation, combined with rising temperatures and impending rains, could worsen the situation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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And passing overhead is a constant barrage of airplanes as the city sits directly beneath the airport’s flight path, but the noise is hardly bothersome.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Andrew Heitzman and his officers heard a barrage of gunfire on the other end of a 911 call.—
Noah Daly
Updated June 1,
Idaho Statesman,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Fast forward to today, and Todd has leveraged those comparisons to develop his own sound.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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But advanced technology cannot replace reasonable judgment, sound perspective, or the ability to navigate human dynamics.—
Niurys Robaina,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Jennifer Levi of the LGBTQ+ rights group GLAD Law, who represents the plaintiffs, applauded the decision.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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In a joint statement, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert applauded the organization.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Verb
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One, a pediatric ER doctor, wrapped his arm in a makeshift tourniquet and stuffed the wound to staunch the bleeding while others called for help.—
Los Angeles Times,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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The novel was initially ignored, and then—after Graham Greene called it one of the best books of the year—dismissed, and then banned, first in the UK and then in France.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The shower head and bath fittings were gold plated and a glass door fit snugly between the edge of the bathtub and the shower to prevent water from spilling out everywhere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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In these suites, separate living areas create space to unwind, while spa-like marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and walk-in rain showers offer a haven of luxury and calm above the bustling energy of Manhattan.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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“Hail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hail. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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