1
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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2
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
Cabrales-Arzola ordered a ride-hailing service just 35 minutes after entering the apartment, but neither of the women left until Pearce carried them out the following afternoon and dropped them off at different hospitals.
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Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Harrison's success follows a string of pro-athletes hailing from Middletown, like NBA Hall of Famer Jerry Lucas, legendary NFL wide receiver Cris Carter and World Series champion Kyle Schwarber.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Oct. 2025
Most of his clientele has been hailing not from Hollywood so much as all other corners of the US.
—Brad Japhe, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2025
While airport officials blamed that situation on an unprecedented number of ride-hailing requests, both BNA and TDOT have acknowledged a need for increasing road capacity around the airport as demand rises.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Traditional taxis are still available, but ride-hailing services are more convenient and easier to book, either in real-time or in advance.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Despite hailing from across the pond, the savory — and occasionally sweet — dish has firmly cemented itself into the country’s cultural fabric, which makes a recent love for fusion twists on classic pizzas all the more fascinating.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Originally hailing from the Bronx in New York, Ace was born Paul Daniel Frehley.
—Steve Spaleta, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Restaurant servers, drivers for ride-hailing services, barbers and other tipped workers making less than $150,000 a year could deduct up to $25,000 in tips from their federal income taxes starting this tax year and through 2028.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Harrison's success follows a string of pro-athletes hailing from Middletown, like NBA Hall of Famer Jerry Lucas, legendary NFL wide receiver Cris Carter and World Series champion Kyle Schwarber.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Oct. 2025
Most of his clientele has been hailing not from Hollywood so much as all other corners of the US.
—Brad Japhe, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2025
While airport officials blamed that situation on an unprecedented number of ride-hailing requests, both BNA and TDOT have acknowledged a need for increasing road capacity around the airport as demand rises.
—Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
Traditional taxis are still available, but ride-hailing services are more convenient and easier to book, either in real-time or in advance.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Despite hailing from across the pond, the savory — and occasionally sweet — dish has firmly cemented itself into the country’s cultural fabric, which makes a recent love for fusion twists on classic pizzas all the more fascinating.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Originally hailing from the Bronx in New York, Ace was born Paul Daniel Frehley.
—Steve Spaleta, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Restaurant servers, drivers for ride-hailing services, barbers and other tipped workers making less than $150,000 a year could deduct up to $25,000 in tips from their federal income taxes starting this tax year and through 2028.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hailing
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Screen Australia serves as the interface between the industry and government, with Weiss praising the agency’s clear governance structure.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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More than 3,000 Amazon reviewers give this modern hoover their stamp of approval, praising its long-lasting battery and powerful performance.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Navigating the software involves using hand gestures and speech, although the headset also has a button for summoning Google’s Gemini and a touchpad.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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This funds Saverino the naturalistic tonal shifts into her character’s feminist, middle-aged adult self, summoning memories and deductions about the lives of her grandmother and mother.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
14 Oct. 2025
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At best, viewers reply with admiration, applauding the Fadel's contestants for their quick thinking.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The two men are surrounded by applauding officials while confetti falls in the background.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
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The officer calmly and sweetly talks to the dog, calling to Moose to get the canine to come closer.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Someone keeps calling her on the landline and leaving voice messages and texting her mobile phone—bits of song lyrics, compliments, and emoticons.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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His attorneys filed a habeas corpus petition Monday, arguing their client is being unlawfully detained and asking the court for his release.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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The department will be asking the state legislature for $120 million in additional funding, but the money is not guaranteed to be approved, particularly in the face of budget uncertainty after Congress passed a bill in July that puts new financial burdens on states.—
Elliot Haspel,
The Atlantic,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Hailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hailing. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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