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Recent Examples of hive
New Atlas, 8 June 2026
Scientists have identified a group of worker honeybees that are specially adapted to build their queen's waxy abode within the hive.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
And the city, that vast, open hive of souls, is the opposite of a soundproofed room, even if everyone is asleep.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
For example, the Thacker Pass lithium mine in Nevada is a hive of activity with more than 1,000 workers on site.
—Rich Nolan, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
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Noun
Like a honeybee leaving its hive for the first time, the drone begins with a short learning flight around its home.
—New Atlas, 8 June 2026
Scientists have identified a group of worker honeybees that are specially adapted to build their queen's waxy abode within the hive.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
And the city, that vast, open hive of souls, is the opposite of a soundproofed room, even if everyone is asleep.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
For example, the Thacker Pass lithium mine in Nevada is a hive of activity with more than 1,000 workers on site.
—Rich Nolan, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hive
Noun
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All the other Buzz toys follow suit, dropping into the playground like soldiers descending into battle, and the rest of the kids all excitedly grab one to play with.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The campus includes a towering museum that covers the political and personal realms of the nation’s first Black president and first lady, while public spaces include a branch of the Chicago Public Library, a playground and athletic center, basketball courts and a picnic area with grills.—
Claire Savage,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Police swarmed the apparent scene of the shooting and a police helicopter flew overhead.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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The blistering noon heat is close to a hundred degrees, but the boys swarming the soccer arena seem to move with extra pace in their step.—
Jason Motlagh,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
Noun
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The four execs also noted how Asia is increasingly regarded as a hotbed of innovation.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Nearly a week later, the incident has remained a hotbed of debate with prominent politicians across the country posting on social media in support of or opposition to the pitchers’ actions.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Verb
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That independent instinct can lead to some mischief at home though; heelers have been known to herd kids or other pets.—
Pat Mueller,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The wranglers gave chase and herded him back into line.—
Dolores Brown,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
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The film follows a Bigfoot hoax that goes horribly wrong in the middle of an actual Sasquatch hot spot, leading to a chaotic struggle between the hoaxers, investigators, and a supernatural force that defies explanation.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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This is a hot spot for happy hour, live music, and those looking to bring their furry friends along for the experience.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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This block featured Argentina’s first game of the tournament, played at Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City Stadium), and thousands who didn’t buy tickets to the game flocked to watch it at the festival with their fellow countrymen.—
Sophia Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
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Several hours before the whistle blew on the pitch, Norwegian fans flocked to Times Square in the heart of New York City to give their squad a proper sendoff.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
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The 88 apartments in the Metropolitan are 91% rented, according to a listing for the property by the Zacuto Group, which also touts its roof deck with pool, fitness center and barbecue grills.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Oprah Winfrey, Tom Hanks and Stevie Wonder were a few big names at the Obama center opening ceremony.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Most hotels sit behind the main road, often thronged with tourists and traffic noise, but the Regent Shanghai on the Bund gives guests great views without the fuss.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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As with the several recent past games in this Knicks’ electrifying playoff run, the NYPD established a frozen zone around Madison Square Garden, where fans thronged around massive screens streaming the game happening in San Antonio, Texas.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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“Hive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hive. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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