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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
Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
In a statement the legal team for Lee, 49, hailed the decision and noted that his jury had voted for a sentence of life, which a judge overruled.
—Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
The main threats are damaging winds, large hail and lightning.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 13 June 2026
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Verb
The jerseys on display hailed from several places, including players’ closets, museums and collectors scattered around the world.
—Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
In a statement the legal team for Lee, 49, hailed the decision and noted that his jury had voted for a sentence of life, which a judge overruled.
—Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Noun
Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
The main threats are damaging winds, large hail and lightning.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hail
Verb
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Smart praised Florida's roster during an interview with ESPN's SEC Nation after Saturday night's championship victory over Alabama.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Lopez, who created Roy's 2014 Met Gala gown, said that Solange was offended after Jay-Z praised the dress.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
8 Dec. 2025
Verb
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No time is lost in summoning the paediatrician.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Her grandson had summoned the officers and reported that someone whom the boy did not know was inside the house, Euless Police Department Assistant Chief Brenda Alvarado said in an interview with a reporter.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Expect more brief bouts of rain as the storms race across the metro.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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The match is expected to be played in the rain.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Three bystanders — Yamile Martinez, 21; Johntaya Alexander, 21; and Melinda Davis, 57, also were killed in the seconds after the shooting started, unable to escape the barrage.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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Surely that painful lesson helped Brunson weather the Spurs barrages.—
Sean Woods,
Rolling Stone,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Grande’s comment has since been deleted or hidden from the video’s replies, and the sound on the TikTok has been disabled.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Ikutiminu, who will attend UC Irvine in the fall, even spoke with musicians about how to create a sound that would be less harsh than the vuvuzela.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Verb
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In a statement, SAG-AFTRA national executive director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland applauded the hosts on their organizing drive.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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While Ghalenoei sat by himself in the dugout, his players gathered together and walked around the field applauding their remaining thousands of flag-shaking, roaring fans.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Anyone with information about the killing may contact detectives by calling 816-234-5043 or reach out to the TIPS Hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Even some supporters called that a mistake that damaged his credibility.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Noun
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The huge bathroom is fitted with his and hers rain showers and sinks, and a large travertine marble bathtub in the middle.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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In addition, folks can have their laundry cleaned and a shower for free.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hail. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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