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as in praising
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 summoning
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 hailing
Several residents hailing from Kansas City to Buckner attended a Monday public hearing of the Jackson County Legislature to share their perspectives on whether the county should welcome or repel future data center and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) sites.
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Ilana Arougheti
june 1, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
One, a ride-hailing app called Tapsi, launched with investment from IRGC financiers.
—Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
The San Francisco County Transportation Authority has found that ride-hailing services accounted for about half of the rise in congestion in San Francisco between 2010 and 2016.
—David Roberts, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Richards was 16 years old, hailing from an all-American, suburban Philadelphia family.
—Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 1 June 2026
On the ground, rising fuel costs in tourism-dependent Southeast Asia are squeezing taxi and ride-hailing app drivers.
—Anton L. Delgado, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
On the ground, rising fuel costs in tourism-dependent Southeast Asia are squeezing taxi and ride-hailing app drivers.
—ABC News, 30 May 2026
Uber Chief Operating Officer Andrew Macdonald told a podcast last week that the ride-hailing firm has been struggling to connect the boost in the productivity of some workers with any company-wide impact.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 May 2026
The detainees, hailing from more than 40 countries, have all been deported, according to Israel’s foreign ministry.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 25 May 2026
Ilana Arougheti
june 1, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
One, a ride-hailing app called Tapsi, launched with investment from IRGC financiers.
—Bozorgmehr Sharafedin, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
The San Francisco County Transportation Authority has found that ride-hailing services accounted for about half of the rise in congestion in San Francisco between 2010 and 2016.
—David Roberts, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Richards was 16 years old, hailing from an all-American, suburban Philadelphia family.
—Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 1 June 2026
On the ground, rising fuel costs in tourism-dependent Southeast Asia are squeezing taxi and ride-hailing app drivers.
—Anton L. Delgado, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
On the ground, rising fuel costs in tourism-dependent Southeast Asia are squeezing taxi and ride-hailing app drivers.
—ABC News, 30 May 2026
Uber Chief Operating Officer Andrew Macdonald told a podcast last week that the ride-hailing firm has been struggling to connect the boost in the productivity of some workers with any company-wide impact.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 May 2026
The detainees, hailing from more than 40 countries, have all been deported, according to Israel’s foreign ministry.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hailing
Verb
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Facebook ads vilifying or praising various measures.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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In a post on X on May 29, Shriver marked what would have been Kennedy's 109th birthday by praising the court's ruling against efforts to rename the cultural institution.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Proving that this specific receptor is responsible for releasing predator-summoning signals, though, was extremely tricky.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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Fenix launched into his comeback, summoning the will of the people through a series of clotheslines and topped off with a beautiful dive to the outside.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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For seven minutes after the final whistle, players and staff stood on the edge of the penalty area applauding the Liverpool supporters amassed in the Bill Shankly Kop as the Jota song remained on loop.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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That is worth acknowledging and applauding.—
Jonathan Greenblatt,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Is the robot system better at calling balls and strikes than humans?—
Charley Walters,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Wildmon began calling Penland almost daily, asking if Universal was playing them.—
Isaac Butler,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Rooms vary in size and color palette but all offer soft rugs, silk throws, a neutral but warm color scheme with accent colors like purple, floral bouquets, and large beds just asking to be jumped on.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Ahead of the 2024 election, the group drafted a memo asking whomever the incoming president was to mobilize federal agencies and welcoming presidential involvement in events and initiatives.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Why Vang doesn’t say the Pledge of Allegiance When asked about Vang’s practice of abstaining from saluting the flag, her campaign spokesperson said that her past statements on the matter speak for themselves.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
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Along the journey, sidewalks were lined with people waving American flags and saluting the motorcade.—
Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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“Hailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hailing. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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