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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
Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Uber Chief Operating Officer Andrew Macdonald told a podcast last week that the ride-hailing firm has been struggling to connect the boost in the productivity of some workers with any company-wide impact.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Lightning, gusty winds, small hail and heavy downpours near the Interstate 4 corridor are possible, according to NWS Melbourne.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
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Verb
Don't be fooled in thinking this spiked tea came from New York—this fan-favorite version hails from Tennessee.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Uber Chief Operating Officer Andrew Macdonald told a podcast last week that the ride-hailing firm has been struggling to connect the boost in the productivity of some workers with any company-wide impact.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Noun
Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
Lightning, gusty winds, small hail and heavy downpours near the Interstate 4 corridor are possible, according to NWS Melbourne.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hail
Verb
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Anything Oprah repeatedly praises immediately piques my interest, but even more so when her favorites are podiatrist favorites.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
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In a post on X on May 29, Shriver marked what would have been Kennedy's 109th birthday by praising the court's ruling against efforts to rename the cultural institution.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
30 May 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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Butlers here are called Aris Meehas, a historical Maldivian reference to someone assigned to serve royalty—thankfully, interactions are more easy-going than overly deferential.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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On one side were Carson’s years growing up in provincial Columbus, Georgia, and the succession of Southern towns to which her husband’s job had called them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 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 5 Jun. 2026.
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