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as in swarm
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
a host of people assembled along the parade route to see the new president
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as in announcer
a person who conducts a program of entertainment by making introductions and providing continuity
our favorite morning TV show has a new host
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Recent Examples of host
Beloved host Terry Crews and longtime judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel and Sofía Vergara will all be returning for the next season of NBC’s talent show.
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Whatever the culprit is for disrupting your sleep, not getting enough shut-eye can trigger a host of issues such as irritability, anxiety, moodiness, weight fluctuations, and a weakened immune system, among others.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 27 May 2025
Baker went on to play a host of characters on either side of the law − both detectives and cops, as well as troubled ex-cons and mafia men.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 17 May 2025
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon host and the singer — a.k.a Abel Tesfaye — snuck to Fordham University, where its graduating class of 2025 was gathered to celebrate.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 16 May 2025
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Whatever the culprit is for disrupting your sleep, not getting enough shut-eye can trigger a host of issues such as irritability, anxiety, moodiness, weight fluctuations, and a weakened immune system, among others.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 27 May 2025
Baker went on to play a host of characters on either side of the law − both detectives and cops, as well as troubled ex-cons and mafia men.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 17 May 2025
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon host and the singer — a.k.a Abel Tesfaye — snuck to Fordham University, where its graduating class of 2025 was gathered to celebrate.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for host
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Joseph Quinn’s Hellfire Club captain Eddie, a new fan favorite, sadly perished after being attacked by a swarm of Demobats in Episode 9.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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These swarms are faster, more adaptive, and more resilient.—
Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Our results challenge a growing idea that hydrogen will be the 'Swiss army knife of decarbonization' and suggest that the opportunities for hydrogen may be narrower than previously thought.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Russia on Sunday launched its largest drone attack against Ukraine, firing 472 drones at an army training site, killing at least 12 soldiers.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Miller is part of TNT’s broadcast team for the Eastern Conference Finals, serving as an analyst alongside play-by-play announcer Kevin Harlan, analyst Stan Van Gundy and reporter Allie LaForce.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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Plus, there will be appearances from Buffalo Bills legend Jim Kelly, former players Steve Tasker, Thurman Thomas and Scott Norwood, along with the Bills’ play-by-play announcer Chris Brown.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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But Pope Francis had a way of speaking to those who had fled, bringing back the flock and inviting new believers to the table.—
Laura Castañeda,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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The Velvet Denim offers a tactile feel that is customizable thanks to the flock finishes that can be tailored to specific design requirements.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
28 May 2025
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On Tuesday afternoon, House Speaker Mike Johnson presented the medal to the family of Charity Adams Earley, the battalion’s commanding officer.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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In the clip, a battalion commander for the I.D.F. instructs a group of soldiers who are preparing for a hostage-rescue operation in Rafah.—
Colin Jones,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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Far-right groups promoted a false rumor that the attacker was a migrant, leading to days of race riots that saw crowds of agitators target and attack hotels housing asylum seekers.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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These ideas are meant to give CNN viewers something extra in an era when many news executives acknowledge traditional presentations are losing their ability to captivate large crowds.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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As part of the celebration, someone blew bubbles amid the throng of Pointers.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
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On Tuesday, a massive throng of Palestinians overran the first GHF aid site in southern Gaza, tearing down some of the fencing and climbing over crowd control barriers.—
Mohammad Al Sawalhi,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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Now, Fox Sports CEO Eric Shanks was presenting a vision where Buxton could be IndyCar’s lead voice and create a bridge to the horde of new F1 fans in the United States — many of whom were hooked by the same Netflix show that made Buxton so well known here.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Drawing even more hordes to South Florida this holiday weekend: the Air & Sea Show on May 24-25 in South Beach.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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“Host.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/host. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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