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as in praised
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 summoned
to demand or request the presence or service of
let's hail a taxi hailed the waiter for the check
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Recent Examples of hailed
The first season of Beef wasn’t just critically acclaimed; it was widely hailed as an avatar of post-pandemic rage.
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Joe Reid,
Vulture,
27 June 2026
The agreement, signed the following year, ended the war and was hailed as a diplomatic triumph.
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Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
The documents recount a mission that killed all hijackers, dozens of Ugandan troops and one Israeli commander, hailed at home yet condemned abroad and framed as only one battle in a continuing conflict.
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Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Several of the passengers gathered at the school were from Kansas City, but others hailed from across the country.
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The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
While hailed as a significant step, the federal government’s power to dictate things like how many homes are built or rents is limited, given that most of the regulations on construction, such as zoning laws, and other facets of real estate are determined by local and state governments.
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Alex Veiga,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
This result would have been worthy of publication in a major mathematics journal if humans had been the authors, and top mathematicians hailed the feat as a milestone for AI in mathematics, demonstrating independent, original, and sophisticated thinking.
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Benjamin Skuse,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 June 2026
Kim previously hailed the development of the Choe Hyon as a major step toward expanding the operational reach and preemptive strike capabilities of North Korea's military.
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Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
When the guitar legend Tom Verlaine died in 2023, at the age of 73, he was hailed as one of New York’s most influential musicians.
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Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
27 June 2026
The agreement, signed the following year, ended the war and was hailed as a diplomatic triumph.
—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
The documents recount a mission that killed all hijackers, dozens of Ugandan troops and one Israeli commander, hailed at home yet condemned abroad and framed as only one battle in a continuing conflict.
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Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Several of the passengers gathered at the school were from Kansas City, but others hailed from across the country.
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The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
While hailed as a significant step, the federal government’s power to dictate things like how many homes are built or rents is limited, given that most of the regulations on construction, such as zoning laws, and other facets of real estate are determined by local and state governments.
—
Alex Veiga,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
This result would have been worthy of publication in a major mathematics journal if humans had been the authors, and top mathematicians hailed the feat as a milestone for AI in mathematics, demonstrating independent, original, and sophisticated thinking.
—
Benjamin Skuse,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 June 2026
Kim previously hailed the development of the Choe Hyon as a major step toward expanding the operational reach and preemptive strike capabilities of North Korea's military.
—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
When the guitar legend Tom Verlaine died in 2023, at the age of 73, he was hailed as one of New York’s most influential musicians.
—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hailed
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The coalition of groups associated with the lawsuit praised the ruling.
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Cue also praised Apple’s studio chiefs, Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg.
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Nonetheless, Berkeley’s handling of the fiasco had incurred the wrath of King Charles II, who summoned him back to England to explain his actions.
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That's right, I've been summoned to the Mothership.
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The Federation for American Immigration Reform applauded the decision.
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After a long line of speakers alternately applauded or slammed the McLean senior living complex’s bid to build 40 more homes, the zoning board in Simsbury continued its hearing until next month.
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One of the entities that helped turn an idea into those accounts was a partnership called the Emergency Savings Initiative (ESI), between asset manager BlackRock and Commonwealth, a national nonprofit focused on financial security.
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Tetanus is caused by a bacterium called Clostridium tetani.
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The Angels then saluted Ward, a member of the major league team for eight seasons, with a tribute video in the middle of the first inning.
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Industry heavyweights also saluted the executive.
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Other routes point drivers toward Norðaravatn, a tranquil village lake that was recently transformed by the islands’ acclaimed ‘Closed for Maintenance’ environmental initiative, where global volunteers and locals hand-built a scenic walking path to protect the surrounding terrain.
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The limited run of the acclaimed, hit play starring Tony-winner John Lithgow is coming to its pre-scheduled close.
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“Hailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hailed. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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