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Recent Examples of hive
Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
His patented hive, now known as the Langstroth hive, allowed beekeepers to inspect colonies, monitor health, and harvest honey with unprecedented ease.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
In June 2022, a truck carrying over 200 hives rolled over on Interstate 80, scattering the hives across the highway, which had to be temporarily closed.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Funded through the Trust for the National Mall, the new White House hive supports the existing colonies in pollinating the nearby White House Kitchen Garden, Flower Cutting Garden and vegetation on the National Mall.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
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Noun
Bee sound therapy specifically involves listening to or sitting near the hum of an active hive.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
His patented hive, now known as the Langstroth hive, allowed beekeepers to inspect colonies, monitor health, and harvest honey with unprecedented ease.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
In June 2022, a truck carrying over 200 hives rolled over on Interstate 80, scattering the hives across the highway, which had to be temporarily closed.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Funded through the Trust for the National Mall, the new White House hive supports the existing colonies in pollinating the nearby White House Kitchen Garden, Flower Cutting Garden and vegetation on the National Mall.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hive
Noun
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With elevations ranging from 5,500 feet to nearly 13,000 feet, the varied topography of the forest provides a vast playground suited for every season.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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This week, the Gaudreau family helped dedicate a new adaptive playground for children with special needs at Archbishop Damiano School in Westville, New Jersey.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Media and fandom fueled the trial’s chaotic atmosphere Given Jackson’s stardom, news and tabloid media swarmed the scene of the trial along with droves of dedicated fans (and a much smaller contingent of detractors).—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Eager Georgia voters swarmed to polling places Monday morning, waiting in lines created by high turnout and technical problems at the start of three weeks of early voting before Election Day.—
Tamar Hallerman,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The city has since become a hotbed of new development.—
Kelly Yamanouchi,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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Incorporated into the city in 1860, this former hamlet was the haunt of Molière and the literati, and later a hotbed of Art Nouveau residences by architect Hector Guimard (the creator of Paris’s iconic Métro entrances).—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Verb
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One partner holds his end of the seine on shore while the other partner wades through the shallows holding the other, sweeping the seine in a wide arc to herd minnows toward the bank.—
Chad Mason,
Outdoor Life,
3 June 2026
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In 1937, Stalin, himself a former dabbler in the language, reversed course on Esperanto and herded its speakers into gulags on account of its internationalist appeal.—
Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Over the past few weeks, authorities in Puerto Vallarta in the Mexican state of Jalisco, a hot spot for American tourism, have recovered the bodies of the women in separate parts of the city, according to local reports.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Known for its upscale, trendy products and high prices, Erewhon has grown into a tourist destination in Los Angeles and a hot spot for celebrities and influencers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Throughout the nineteenth century, American sculptors flocked to the Eternal City to be closer to the source—to the abundance of antiquities but also to the Apuan Alps in the north, with their marble quarries.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Although tourists flock the Freedom Trail, this pedestrian path coincides with the day-to-day rush of downtown Boston.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Verb
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The concept is sure to be alluring to many travelers, as snaking lines from March’s government shutdown still loom large in fliers’ collective memories and summer vacation crowds begin to throng terminals.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport is also bustling, with passengers thronging around its duty-free shops.—
Melanie Swan,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
Noun
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At the center of the case was Gavin Arvizo, a then-15-year-old cancer survivor from Los Angeles.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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An employee has died at the United States Postal Service's metro Atlanta distribution center, officials have confirmed with CBS News Atlanta.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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“Hive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hive. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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