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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
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
27 June 2026
The agreement, signed the following year, ended the war and was hailed as a diplomatic triumph.
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Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
27 June 2026
After authors, both of whom hail from the country.
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Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
27 June 2026
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The first season of Beef wasn’t just critically acclaimed; it was widely hailed as an avatar of post-pandemic rage.
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Joe Reid,
Vulture,
27 June 2026
The agreement, signed the following year, ended the war and was hailed as a diplomatic triumph.
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Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
Noun
Storms here could produce damaging winds, large hail and a few tornadoes.
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Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
27 June 2026
After authors, both of whom hail from the country.
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Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hail
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Leaders from India’s ruling Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have publicly praised bhajan clubbing gatherings.
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Magazine, praising Swift's ability to handle intense public scrutiny.
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Could one of the greatest competitors in sports history summon enough of the old Serena to make this more than a ceremonial comeback?
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Nearly everyone knows the Boston Tea Party; many can summon at least a hazy memory of the Stamp Act or the Townshend duties.
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When the rain cleared, a rainbow arched above the New York skyline.
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Five to 10 inches of rain are possible from Sunday morning through Wednesday afternoon.
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Gibson retires the first two batters before giving up a single to Paul Goldschmidt, followed by the homer barrage.
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Beneath its gleeful barrage of kink, karaoke, and absurdist comedy lies a sharp satire of exclusion, identity, and liberation within contemporary Queer culture.
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Instead, Orton leans into the immersive, dreamy sounds of Weather Alive to craft a new album that veers more closely toward late-night jazz clubs than music for the spacey set.
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Most pediatric experts caution against bringing babies and toddlers to large concerts because unregulated sound levels can damage their hearing.
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As Guo left the courtroom after the sentencing, supporters applauded and shouted toward him.
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Comedian and political satirist Bill Maher, center left, applauds for John Mellencamp during the 27th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Celebrating Bill Maher.
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Artists, tour guides and retirees wield flamingo cutouts, children’s art and bullhorns to protest against corruption, opaque land deals and environmental damage, increasingly calling for Prime Minister Edi Rama to step down.
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Anyone who sees Jett or has information about his whereabouts should call 911.
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Meteor showers peak the same night Both showers are expected to peak on July 30, when activity is at its highest.
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The hotel’s wellness focus extends to the bathrooms, which boast walk-in showers, claw-foot soaking tubs, and double-sink marble vanities embellished with ornate gilt mirrors.
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“Hail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hail. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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