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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
J. Mark Powell, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
The Brazilian forward was hailed as the World Player of the Century by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics in 2000.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 20 June 2026
Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
The show’s writers hail from both streaming and network shows and imbue Reggie Dinkins with an array of TV-comedy experience, including prestige (Insecure), lowbrow (Running Point), sketch (SNL), and high concept (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt).
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 June 2026
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Verb
New Hampshire’s Josiah Bartlett was one of five signers who hailed from which profession?
—J. Mark Powell, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
The Brazilian forward was hailed as the World Player of the Century by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics in 2000.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 20 June 2026
Noun
AccuWeather data from April shows that Illinois leads the nation in tornado, hail and wind reports this year.
—Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
The show’s writers hail from both streaming and network shows and imbue Reggie Dinkins with an array of TV-comedy experience, including prestige (Insecure), lowbrow (Running Point), sketch (SNL), and high concept (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt).
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hail
Verb
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Many supported their battle, praising them for taking the step.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Sebastián Beccacece, the coach of La Tri, praised Ecuador fans in his pre-game news conference.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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At Ojai, Lewis wistfully performed the solo prelude off in Libbey Park shrubbery as if a dallying forest spirit summoning ghosts of festivals past.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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That's right, I've been summoned to the Mothership.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Noun
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The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur battered parts of the southeastern United States with drenching rains and strong wind on Thursday, tearing through buildings, flooding homes and launching water rescues along the Gulf Coast.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The system's impacts will be felt for the next couple of days in the form of ongoing heavy, flooding rain.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Following a barrage of teaser posts over the last couple of weeks, the ever-prolific pop singer has revealed that her official follow-up to 2022’s The Loneliest Time will be a 24-track double LP.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
22 June 2026
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The strike was part of an overnight barrage of 70 missiles and 611 drones, President Zelensky indicated.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The 24-year-old Koné was taken off on a stretcher at BC Place after Qatar’s Assim Madibo caught him from behind in the 54th minute of Canada’s 6-0 rout, with Marsch saying the sound of the impact was audible from the sidelines.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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Don’t be fooled by its breezy ’60s-analog vintage pop sound.—
Daniel Kohn,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Verb
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After a long line of speakers alternately applauded or slammed the McLean senior living complex’s bid to build 40 more homes, the zoning board in Simsbury continued its hearing until next month.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
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Iran defying obstacles at the World Cup Iran’s Hossein Kanani applauds fans after a 0-0 draw against Belgium in Los Angeles on Sunday.—
David Hickey,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Verb
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The accord called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a halt to hostilities across the region, including in Lebanon.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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Baelor Targaryen Baelor Targaryen (Bertie Carvel) — often called Baelor Breakspear — is a noble and widely respected Targaryen prince known for his honor, leadership and skill in battle.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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Sinks on the vanity have slanted, green marble angles giving them a trendy look, and the faucet’s water spray is equivalent to a drenching rainfall shower (wide, strong, and incredibly impressive).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Streaking meteors burning up in the atmosphere regularly dazzle skywatchers across the world, especially during the peak activity of famous showers like the Perseids and Geminids.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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“Hail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hail. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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