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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 spending plan had been hailed as a turning point to public finances, thanks to tighter spending and a clearer path to debt stabilization, but the onslaught on Iran pushed oil prices and shipping-risk premiums higher.
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Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Nine volunteers — a core group of Ward 5 volunteers who could be counted on to respond to raids after being activated through Signal chatrooms — hailed from the North End.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
As the mind behind Yellowstone, Taylor Sheridan has been hailed as one of the kings of modern Westerns, and this propulsive crime thriller is one of his essential watches.
—Sezin Devi Keohler, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
Trump has hailed the transition from Maduro's leadership is the model for regime changes.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 7 Mar. 2026
City leaders hailed the proposal.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Now hailed as one of the nation’s first true boutique hotels, the San José started life as a motor court and became a 1950s roadside motel before falling into disrepair in a bad part of town.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
The film has been widely hailed for the intoxicating sweep of its generational saga — but just as vital to its success in Japan was the faithful, resplendent recreation of kabuki theater’s unique aesthetics.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
Now Nola, whose great-grandparents hailed from Italy, departs for the WBC.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 9 Mar. 2026
Nine volunteers — a core group of Ward 5 volunteers who could be counted on to respond to raids after being activated through Signal chatrooms — hailed from the North End.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
As the mind behind Yellowstone, Taylor Sheridan has been hailed as one of the kings of modern Westerns, and this propulsive crime thriller is one of his essential watches.
—Sezin Devi Keohler, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Mar. 2026
Trump has hailed the transition from Maduro's leadership is the model for regime changes.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 7 Mar. 2026
City leaders hailed the proposal.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Now hailed as one of the nation’s first true boutique hotels, the San José started life as a motor court and became a 1950s roadside motel before falling into disrepair in a bad part of town.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
The film has been widely hailed for the intoxicating sweep of its generational saga — but just as vital to its success in Japan was the faithful, resplendent recreation of kabuki theater’s unique aesthetics.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
Now Nola, whose great-grandparents hailed from Italy, departs for the WBC.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hailed
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Mandel, who sells media rights to many of the biggest tennis tournaments in the world, praised the company for focusing on storytelling and turning the streaming service into the home for tennis.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Deb Banks, executive director of Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates also praised the move, saying that a complete closure during the pilot would be better than having streets closed to traffic only on certain days.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Konrad, 24, drifts between Berlin’s techno clubs and a slow self-destruction until summoned to identify a body that may be his mother’s – a German internationalist guerrilla fighter who abandoned him when a child.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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Those videos and the weapon were among the reasons the Biden administration summoned about half a dozen victims to the White House with about two months left in the president's term.—
Scott Pelley,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The audience whooped and applauded.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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In the front row, Paul McCartney — former Beatle, eternal rock star, proud father — applauded.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The affair between Clark and Carol called for some fairly ridiculous, kinky and specific acts in a hotel room.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Boise State would hang around for the final two-minute period, which stretched to about 30 minutes of actual time, as both teams repeatedly sent each other to the free-throw line and called timeouts.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Mar. 2026
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The team later sang and saluted the anthem in two subsequent matches, including ahead of their final match, when they were eliminated by the Philippines.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Players later sang and saluted during the anthem before their remaining two matches.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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This double bill features acclaimed South African choreographer Mthuthuzeli November, who challenges our dancers to explore movement as a catalyst of change through unity.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Mar. 2026
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They’ll be led by a new manager in Craig Albernaz, who comes highly acclaimed after a recent stint as an assistant in Cleveland.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Hailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hailed. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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