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as in swarm
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
a host of people assembled along the parade route to see the new president
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as in announcer
a person who conducts a program of entertainment by making introductions and providing continuity
our favorite morning TV show has a new host
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Recent Examples of host
Cardiovascular perks aside, walking offers us a whole host of good stuff.
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Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 21 Apr. 2025
But, in the last decade, first-trimester blood tests that screen for a host of chromosomal anomalies have become increasingly routine.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
For those not skilled in cooking, baking, or crafting, a bottle of wine may seem like an obvious choice for a host gift.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
Tan was most recently president of Loewe Asia, and has worked for a host of European luxury brands out of Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 11 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 21 Apr. 2025
But, in the last decade, first-trimester blood tests that screen for a host of chromosomal anomalies have become increasingly routine.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
For those not skilled in cooking, baking, or crafting, a bottle of wine may seem like an obvious choice for a host gift.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
Tan was most recently president of Loewe Asia, and has worked for a host of European luxury brands out of Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for host
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In the show, Tommy is protecting the Jackson settlement from another oncoming swarm of Infected attacking the city.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Conspicuous noises from cicada swarms are a mating tactic, the wildlife federation writes, as the male insects gather in groups and create loud sounds to attract females.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
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But even Russia’s huge army cannot survive this sort of attrition indefinitely, and Birds of Magyar’s numbers show just how well Ukraine can fight even without foreign weapons. Follow me on Twitter.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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For several weeks, fighting has intensified between the army and the RSF as government troops push to reclaim territories occupied by the militia.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2025
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Our story on things announcers can and can’t say at the Masters, again.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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As for the announcers, Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery, Grant Hill and Tracy Wolfson will call the championship game for the second year in a row, per the NCAA.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Later in the season, when the flock has broken up and birds have already gone through their pecking order, Drury thinks twice before running a jake.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
16 Apr. 2025
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Along with caring for a pair of aging elephants, the Barcelona Zoo is also the home for a 15-year-old wolf, a leopard and a tiger who are both 17, as well as some older birds -- including a flock of senior flamencos.—
JOSEPH WILSON THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
14 Apr. 2025
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Players take on the role of an on-the-field commander in a battalion from a third-person perspective.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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This year’s ceremony not only marks the battalion’s official recognition with the Congressional Gold Medal — one of the highest civilian honors in the United States — but also underscores a broader effort to educate the public and inspire future generations through these powerful narratives.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2025
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The pontiff, who had been facing major health issues in the past several weeks, used an aide, Archbishop Diego Ravelli, to deliver his Easter Sunday speech to a crowd gathered at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Despite the bad moment the team was experiencing, the Bernabeu crowd also applauded Raul Asencio and Tchouameni after two good defensive actions in the first half.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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The lavish ceremony drew more than 4,000 guests and onlookers, and the venue experienced so much overcrowding that the wedding gift table was inadvertently pushed into the hotel’s pond by the swarming throng.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Photos show Pope Francis' last appearance on Easter Day Before Francis emerged into the crowd at St. Peter's Square on Easter Sunday in his popemobile, the pope had blessed the throng from a balcony.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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The torturous clobbering comes after Joel saves Abby from infected hordes and is coldly executed in front of his surrogate daughter, Ellie (Bella Ramsey).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Battle Of Jackson Hole Speaking of Game Of Thrones, the Cordyceps horde attacks Jackson Hole and overwhelms the town’s impressive defenses.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Host.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/host. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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