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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
Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
The pilot hails from Onyx Collective and 20th Television.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Feldmeier hails from Mokena, a southwest suburb of Chicago.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Hanjin, who hails from China, is the group’s sole non-Korean member.
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
But, all things considered, there’s probably something to be said for a boss who hails from a generation closer to your own.
—Kevin Sherrington
mar. 25, Dallas Morning News, 25 Mar. 2026
Jake Graham-Felsen and Carolyn Craddock are co-executive producers of the film, which hails from Propagate and Stardust Frames Productions.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
The series, which hails from television studio Media Res, is showrun and executive produced by Charlotte Stoudt, and directed and executive produced by Mimi Leder.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Camus presents Europe as overloaded with immigrants from Africa and the Middle East, when about 91 percent of the European Union’s population hails from the European Union.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Mar. 2026
Segura’s latest hails from YMH Studios.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Nov. 2025
Verb
Stokes, who hails from Fremont, has a prime role in this Tony-Award-winning hit musical about Michael Jackson, which focuses on the making of the pop star’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
The pilot hails from Onyx Collective and 20th Television.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Feldmeier hails from Mokena, a southwest suburb of Chicago.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Hanjin, who hails from China, is the group’s sole non-Korean member.
—Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
But, all things considered, there’s probably something to be said for a boss who hails from a generation closer to your own.
—Kevin Sherrington
mar. 25, Dallas Morning News, 25 Mar. 2026
Jake Graham-Felsen and Carolyn Craddock are co-executive producers of the film, which hails from Propagate and Stardust Frames Productions.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
The series, which hails from television studio Media Res, is showrun and executive produced by Charlotte Stoudt, and directed and executive produced by Mimi Leder.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Camus presents Europe as overloaded with immigrants from Africa and the Middle East, when about 91 percent of the European Union’s population hails from the European Union.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 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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The current governor, Republican Phil Scott, applauds Roy’s interest in politics and public service but questions whether someone so young is ready for the responsibilities that come with running a state.—
Amanda Swinhart,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Industry applauds the moves as long overdue.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The four were not arrested but will be summonsed to court.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Alex arrives to find Lucy literally quaking in fear, especially when Stephen summons the two of them to come meet his latest prey, whose name is Tegan.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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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Allure praises this shampoo and conditioner set from Bumble and Bumble.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Origin’s platform, powered by an AI engine the company calls Cuido, ingests and structures that fragmented data—from policies, contracts, renewals, broker reports, and vendor platforms—into a single, queryable system of record.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping represents one of more than 80 reported missing persons cases in the Tucson, Arizona, area, and calls attention to families' ceaseless efforts to locate loved ones.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 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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July 23 – August 22 Leo, your spark asks to be seen.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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The ballot question asks voters whether Virginia’s Constitution should be temporarily amended to allow the legislature to adopt a new mid-decade election map for upcoming races.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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