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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
Joe Otterson, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
As a ship that hails from Europe, MSC Grandiosa packs international flavor with a chocolatier, macarons, gelato and crepes that satisfy sweet teeth.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Greta Myers, who hails from Lino Lakes, Minnesota, learned to speed skate at the Roseville Oval, and now has achieved a lifelong dream.
—Ren Clayton, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Noah Segan) John Turturro stars as an aging New York hustler who struggles to adapt to an increasingly digital world in Noah Segan’s character study, which hails from executive producer Rian Johnson.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 21 Jan. 2026
Nathan and Kenny are from the United States, and Aito hails from Japan.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The project hails from Charlie Polinger, a writer-director coming off his Cannes-premiering directorial debut with a psychological drama ironically titled The Plague, which is nonetheless an entirely different sort of story.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
Jones hails from Belgium, and has particular views on the importance of key details in hospitality.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Rubio hails from Spain and has extensive experience as an assistant coach at Premier League clubs.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 Jan. 2026
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Nov. 2025
Verb
The show hails from Robert and Michelle King, who will write, executive produce, and co-showrun the series under their King Size Productions banner.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
As a ship that hails from Europe, MSC Grandiosa packs international flavor with a chocolatier, macarons, gelato and crepes that satisfy sweet teeth.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Greta Myers, who hails from Lino Lakes, Minnesota, learned to speed skate at the Roseville Oval, and now has achieved a lifelong dream.
—Ren Clayton, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Noah Segan) John Turturro stars as an aging New York hustler who struggles to adapt to an increasingly digital world in Noah Segan’s character study, which hails from executive producer Rian Johnson.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 21 Jan. 2026
Nathan and Kenny are from the United States, and Aito hails from Japan.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The project hails from Charlie Polinger, a writer-director coming off his Cannes-premiering directorial debut with a psychological drama ironically titled The Plague, which is nonetheless an entirely different sort of story.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
Jones hails from Belgium, and has particular views on the importance of key details in hospitality.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Rubio hails from Spain and has extensive experience as an assistant coach at Premier League clubs.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
Segura’s latest hails from YMH Studios.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hails
Verb
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His desire to lower rates is something the White House surely applauds.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Ethnomusicologist Donna Kwon applauds ENHYPEN’s commitment to the vampire lore, which has traditionally been tied to Eastern European culture.—
Jae-Ha Kim,
Rolling Stone,
19 Jan. 2026
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While trying to make music after her mother’s death, Julie (Madison Reyes) summons the spirits of a band that died in 1995 and ends up behind their new lead singer.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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Staring November 18, Starbucks located in Target stores nationwide will be rolling out the Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate, which summons serious holiday nostalgia.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
18 Nov. 2025
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Cassidy praises Sturm Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy coached in the B’s organization for 15 years, the last six-plus as head coach in Boston.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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The report includes a screenshot that appears to show Accurso engaging with a comment from an Instagram account that frequently praises Hamas and harasses Jews.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The forecast calls for a low of 7 degrees in Blytheville and 9 degrees in Jonesboro on Saturday night.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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This is something the study calls the Endorphin Economy.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Yes, the world salutes CAPRICORN!—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 Jan. 2026
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Both he and his wife have been pictured giving Nazi salutes to their peers.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
15 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Charli asks; this bit gets a laugh).—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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Marc Anthony asks the most beautifulest [sic] woman in the room to come to the stage.—
Denise Warner,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Hails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hails. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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