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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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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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Recent Examples of host
This year’s host and performers are expected to be announced shortly.
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Melinda Newman, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2026
During the ceremony, BAFTA host Alan Cumming briefly halted proceedings to acknowledge Davidson’s tics.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
The show has also found a host in Jonathan Bennett.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026
Talarico gained fresh attention after his interview with talk show host Stephen Colbert was posted online, drawing millions of views.
—Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Melinda Newman, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2026
During the ceremony, BAFTA host Alan Cumming briefly halted proceedings to acknowledge Davidson’s tics.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026
The show has also found a host in Jonathan Bennett.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026
Talarico gained fresh attention after his interview with talk show host Stephen Colbert was posted online, drawing millions of views.
—Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for host
Noun
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After the final horn and the handshake line, Peterson raced with his teammates to an ESPN announcer for a postgame interview with the entire team.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
24 Feb. 2026
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Besides analyst Rod Allen (who was switched from TV to radio game broadcasts), Craig Minervini also took a significant workload hit among Marlins announcers this season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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At one Asian society gathering, a swarm of people descended upon the then-19-year-old.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Hundreds of heavily armed troops and police swarm the National Assembly.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Ukrainian forces have in recent months pushed Russia's army back at points along the roughly 750-mile front line in eastern areas of the country, according to the Institute for the Study of War.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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The filmmaker depicts the takeover of the Donbass region by Russian-speaking militias who entered into conflict with the Ukrainian army.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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Since then, farmers have worked tirelessly to rebuild their flock and tighten biosecurity with assistance from the US Department of Agriculture.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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In a typical spring, migrating geese lay eggs in the Hoffs’ backyard and flocks of small grey-and-white birds fill the air.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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Gracynn Campbell, Fairview High A junior cadet major, Gracynn is the commander of the Yellow Jacket battalion, the honor guard commander and has given more than 200 volunteer hours to her community.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Feb. 2026
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The historical film is about the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the Six Triple Eight, an all-Black, all-female battalion that was deployed to Europe during World War II.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Yet Japanese crowds were well behaved long before 1945.—
Ian Buruma,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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As the February Flavor Festival draws to a close, ending next Saturday at more than 100 restaurants, bars, breweries and distilleries throughout Lake County, business owners are reporting good-sized crowds.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Workers bustle by them in throngs in the center of Guadalajara.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Amongst the sandy plains of the Burning Springs region and throngs of raiders and ruthless cap collectors is Prime Video’s Fallout character, The Ghoul (Walton Goggins).—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026
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Retention of casual viewers is a nut that’s notoriously hard to crack, and NASCAR isn’t alone in trying to convert its hordes of curiosity seekers.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Expect hordes of people on weekends during prime daytime hours, and likely a short to moderate wait around noon even on weekdays.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Host.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/host. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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