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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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As the weekend proceeded, some prominent MAGA media writers and hosts pointed out the contradictions and added skepticism about the government’s claims.
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
The aircraft carrier hosts multiple squadrons of aircraft, including F-35 Lightning II fighter jets and F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets.
—Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Other high-profile attendees of this year’s ceremony included reigning F1 World Champion Lando Norris, F1 star Isack Hadjar, legendary F1 engineer Ross Brawn BBC Radio 1 presenter and host Greg James and celebrity chef Tom Kerridge.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
No Tony Awards host has yet been announced.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
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Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
The aircraft carrier hosts multiple squadrons of aircraft, including F-35 Lightning II fighter jets and F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets.
—Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Other high-profile attendees of this year’s ceremony included reigning F1 World Champion Lando Norris, F1 star Isack Hadjar, legendary F1 engineer Ross Brawn BBC Radio 1 presenter and host Greg James and celebrity chef Tom Kerridge.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
No Tony Awards host has yet been announced.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for host
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The dead included the son of a former NHL player, the team's captain, assistant coach, and a radio announcer.—
Ahmad Mukhtar,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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That was the day current KU radio color announcer Greg Gurley scored on a 5-point play.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
30 Jan. 2026
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By integrating them into a swarm, their impact increases dramatically.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Immediately, a counter AI bot swarm is launched.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Facing huge manpower pressures as its war in Ukraine nears the four-year mark, Russia actively promotes the participation of African recruits in its army as part of a broader PR narrative.—
Larry Madowo,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Last week, armed extremists in northeastern Nigeria killed at least 36 people during separate attacks on a construction site and on an army base.—
Tunde Omolehin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Chickens form friendships and mourn the loss of flock mates.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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More than 13 thousand videos have been posted on TikTok under the #owlimpression hashtag, with many racking up millions of views, inspiring more owl variants to join the flock.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Tiramisu’s beloved battalion of flavors—milky mascarpone, booze, coffee, and chocolate—fit together perfectly in this wobbly, no-bake dessert mash-up.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Jan. 2026
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The battalion played a significant role in early San Diego history.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2026
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Patriots owner Robert Kraft attended Monday’s Celtics game and received a rousing ovation from the Garden crowd.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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What began in Tehran late December in response to the collapse in currency and economic conditions quickly took on a political character -- with crowds on the streets openly calling for regime change.—
Somayeh Malekian,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Technical director Simao Sabrosa then joined him, and eventually, the rest of the throng were allowed in and placed on the bleachers next to the training pitch.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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More than twenty‑five thousand people crowded into Shibe Park, including throngs of young people who made the gathering feel more like a festival than a political convention.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 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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Each booth offered a brief refuge from the hordes moving steadily through the aisles.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Host.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/host. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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