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
Traditional taxis are still available, but ride-hailing services are more convenient and easier to book, either in real-time or in advance.
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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
In June, the ride-hailing giant announced a partnership with British startup Wayve for the same purpose.
—PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
Tips made up only about 10% of ride-hailing drivers’ pay, while for couriers who deliver packages that number was less than 4%.
—Levi Sumagaysay, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Club América, hailing from Mexico City, is a two-time Liga MX Femenil champion, clinching the title in Apertura 2018 and Clausura 2023.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Tesla and Waymo are competing to lead the autonomous ride-hailing market with different strategies.
—Chris Kirkham, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025
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
In June, the ride-hailing giant announced a partnership with British startup Wayve for the same purpose.
—PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
Tips made up only about 10% of ride-hailing drivers’ pay, while for couriers who deliver packages that number was less than 4%.
—Levi Sumagaysay, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Club América, hailing from Mexico City, is a two-time Liga MX Femenil champion, clinching the title in Apertura 2018 and Clausura 2023.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Tesla and Waymo are competing to lead the autonomous ride-hailing market with different strategies.
—Chris Kirkham, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hailing
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People in the comments responded jubilantly, praising the train for chowing down on another soul.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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When the plug was pulled back in May, Congressman Brian Babin—a Texas Republican and chair of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee—issued a statement praising the move.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
22 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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Post-pandemic demand and chronic underbuilding in the area have left buyers competing fiercely, often bidding tens of thousands above asking.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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The listing notes West was initially asking $16,995,000, but does not disclose a final sale price.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Hailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hailing. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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