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hive

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as in playground, hotbed

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hive

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Synonyms & Antonyms of hive (Entry 2 of 2)

as in swarm, flock

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The first known use of hive was before the 12th century

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“Hive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hive. Accessed 1 Jun. 2020.

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