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Definition of hive

as in playground

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verb

as in to swarm

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Noun

Though still under construction, the former Western Union laboratory was a hive of dancers, dramaturges, architects, painters, and other artists buzzing around in rehearsals and reviewing stage designs for upcoming productions and exhibitions. — Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 27 June 2026 All of the experts recommended filling in those tiny spots, so the insect doesn't burrow inside and choose it as the site of its new hive. — Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 27 June 2026 Starring Jun Ji-hyun, Koo Kyo-hwan, and Ji Chang-wook, the movie documents an intense breakout attempt inside a mall overrun by a fast-evolving hive-mind virus. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 June 2026 The city’s core is a hive of new development, unprecedented in its history. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hive

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Noun

Parents like Smith feel comfortable taking their young children to play on the playground for perhaps the first time ever.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
The Marina Platform on Emerald Sakara Your own private Mediterranean playground.

— Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of playground

Verb

And when the sun went down again the clouds were pink and then blue and then darker, and stars swarmed in.

— Gabriel Winslow-Yost, New Yorker, 30 July 2026
The Orlando Police Department posted a video on social media of the riders swarming cars at intersections and blocking an ambulance with flashing lights.

— Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of swarm

Noun

It’s been a long while since Washington Avenue was a glamorous hotbed of South Beach dining, clubbing and live music.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
But with the introduction of AI in the last few years and its implications for booking, payments, commissions and customer-management systems it’s made travel a hotbed of competition–fertile ground for modernization and investment.

— Jacques Ledbetter, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of hotbed

Verb

As crews worked on the ground, a hardworking white sheepdog sprang into action, herding a nearby group of goats away from the landing area and helping keep the helicopter's path clear.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Max tells him to put it down, releasing Zack in exchange, then picks up the gun himself, herds all four Bowdens into the kitchen, and makes Natalie bind her parents' wrists with plastic restraints.

— JP Mangalindan, Time, 31 July 2026

Definition of herd

Noun

Authorities kept the affluent, forested Cap Ferret peninsula mostly empty because a nearby hot spot could flare again, threatening its limited road access and trapping residents and tourists.

— Thomas Adamson, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
Rather than overwhelming clinicians with a constant stream of data, AI can help identify meaningful patterns and 'hot spot' patients who may need more timely attention.

— Hansa Bhargava, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of hot spot

Verb

Voters flocked to the polls Tuesday to choose candidates in races for governor, senator and several competitive House races across Michigan.

— Diana Paulsen, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
The opening frame saw nearly 1 million moviegoers flocking to cinemas on its opening Thursday alone.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of flock

Verb

Over the past two days crowds have thronged the central mosque where coffins containing the bodies of Khamenei and several of his family members were placed on display.

— Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Khomeini's funeral saw chaotic scenes as millions thronged his mourning ceremony and trip to the cemetery.

— NASSER KARIMI, Arkansas Online, 5 July 2026

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