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as in applauds
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 summons
to demand or request the presence or service of
let's hail a taxi hailed the waiter for the check
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as in barrages
a heavy fall of objects
a hail of small stones warned them of the oncoming avalanche
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as in flurries
a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
even under the hail of angry questions, the press secretary stayed cool
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Recent Examples of hails
David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Apr. 2026
The botanical name is cornus kousa that hails from Japan and Korea.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
The Oscar-winning actor Gregory Peck, perhaps best known for his dignified portrayal of Atticus Finch in the 1962 film adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird, originally hails from the San Diego area.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
His 2024 Samuel Smith Les Granitiers Chardonnay hails from granitic sites including Coastview and Fogstone Vineyards, with small amounts from Pelio and Spear, all from Monterey County.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
His wife, Melissa Cohen Biden, originally hails from South Africa.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Azubuike is from Nigeria, while Embiid hails from Cameroon.
—Pj Green
april 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
Southern Bastards hails from Onyx Collective, POV Entertainment, and Proximity Media, in association with Fifth Season.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
Despite the fact that Lively is from California and Reynolds hails from Canada, the two actors inexplicably chose to tie the knot on September 9, 2012, at Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 13 Apr. 2026
Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Mar. 2026
Segura’s latest hails from YMH Studios.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Nov. 2025
Verb
The protagonist is Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood), who hails from a village of whimsical creatures called Hobbits in the realm of Middle Earth.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Apr. 2026
The botanical name is cornus kousa that hails from Japan and Korea.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
The Oscar-winning actor Gregory Peck, perhaps best known for his dignified portrayal of Atticus Finch in the 1962 film adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird, originally hails from the San Diego area.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
His 2024 Samuel Smith Les Granitiers Chardonnay hails from granitic sites including Coastview and Fogstone Vineyards, with small amounts from Pelio and Spear, all from Monterey County.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
His wife, Melissa Cohen Biden, originally hails from South Africa.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Azubuike is from Nigeria, while Embiid hails from Cameroon.
—Pj Green
april 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
Southern Bastards hails from Onyx Collective, POV Entertainment, and Proximity Media, in association with Fifth Season.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Apr. 2026
Despite the fact that Lively is from California and Reynolds hails from Canada, the two actors inexplicably chose to tie the knot on September 9, 2012, at Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
In California, the Department of Motor Vehicles issues permits for testing and operation of autonomous vehicles, while the CPUC oversees all commercial ride-hails, self-driving or not.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Mar. 2026
Segura’s latest hails from YMH Studios.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hails
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And our lactation consultant judge applauds these bottles as an environmentally friendly alternative to disposable storage bags.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the clip, the crowd applauds Phan's quick thinking for saving the shark's life.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Sampling gamelan, marimba, mbira, and other idiophones, Friedman summons a microtonal riot of weightless pings that disorients and delights in equal measure.—
Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
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Barkley’s reference to Bondi being fired as Attorney General summons her to the show for equal time.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Apr. 2026
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Though Campbell keeps a low profile and doesn't post publicly on social media, the pro golfer praises his longtime love on Instagram whenever given the opportunity.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Bumble and Bumble Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner Allure praises this shampoo and conditioner set from Bumble and Bumble that promises to produce thickness.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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America's oldest brewery calls Pennsylvania home.—
Nikki DeMentri,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The break clock starts when management calls it, that includes the walk across the warehouse floor.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Like all other private and public enterprises in Germany, these guilds now began their meetings with anthems and Hitler salutes.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
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Each shows a helicopter hovering alongside his swimming pool while the entertainer claps, salutes and raises his fist in the air.—
Travis Loller,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Luna asks what the customer is purchasing and creates a corresponding transaction on a nearby iPad equipped with a card payment system.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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Tickets are not required to pick daffodils at Shickasheen, but the farm asks that visitors bring their own scissors or pruners.—
Catherine Messier,
The Providence Journal,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Hails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hails. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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