HIVE Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of hive

as in playground

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verb

as in to swarm

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Recent Examples of hive

Noun

However, what hasn’t changed is that Hollywood (not a place but a swarming hive with no geographical boundaries) depends on the interaction of its human elements which is conducted under great financial and emotional pressure. — Rick Nicita, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026 From that central hive, passengers can head off to, say, the two-story beach club with dining at water level (and space for 24). — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026

Verb

The company’s new Aura software measures hive health, pollen counts, and pesticide prevalence across its 2,200 hives spread around more than 70 cities. — Drew Robb, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hive

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hive

Noun

A lot filled with playground equipment is located directly across from Shank’s porch.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
Genres Book Society, on target to open in mid-2027 on Melrose Avenue, is part store and part immersive playground.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of playground

Verb

Entering his fourth season with Charlotte, the forward who played one season of college basketball at Alabama is still younger than many of the first-year banking analysts that swarm South End.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
There, he was swarmed by Blue Jackets and tried to toe-drag his way out of it at the top of the circle.

— Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of swarm

Noun

Aside from having great weather, California is also a hotbed for innovation, Huang has reasoned.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is a reliable hotbed of A-list talent, from the fashion world and beyond—and this year’s event was no exception.

— Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of hotbed

Verb

Biddy covered most of the journey on foot—the equivalent of about six million steps—herding animals at the rear of her owner’s wagon company and choking her way through a moving screen of dust kicked up by the migrant caravan.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
Before my arrival, the Belâawane’s caravan comprised 200 goats, two dogs to help herd the goats, two chickens for eggs, and three donkeys to transport the chickens, tea kettles, jugs for water, blankets, and other food and camp supplies.

— Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of herd

Noun

Although Williamsburg has become a hot spot for brands ranging from Hermès to The North Face for new retail locations, Rew the Store is carving out a niche for its conceptual design and strong portfolio of brands.

— Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
This once-sleepy coastal village is now a hot spot for tourists, with legendary sunsets that attract crowds.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of hot spot

Verb

The Kabuki Theater in San Francisco was the documentary’s top gross, which stands to reason as tech heads flocked to the film.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2026
From shredding the slopes in the winter to floating on the water in the summer, the unofficial capital of the Sierra Nevada sees outdoorsy travelers constantly flocking to its campsites and cabins.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of flock

Noun

Janabi said one of the biggest challenges has been persuading those who are infected to seek medical assistance, adding that some deaths occur in the community outside of health centers.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Still, if the new CBS is managing to hold the center in Washington, there’s been a far more dramatic shift in coverage of Israel and Gaza.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of center

Verb

Cornell students, professors and others thronged a campus plaza Monday to protest the university’s response to the matter.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
The homes of most other celebrities aren’t thronged by adoring fans, certainly not half a century after their deaths.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

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