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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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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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Wave Sports & Entertainment, the company behind a host of similar sports-and-culture shows including Not Gonna Lie With Kylie Kelce, The Right Time With Bomani Jones and Carmelo Anthony’s 7PM in Brooklyn, is producing the series.
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Noa Eshed, owner of award-winning growth marketing agency Bold Digital Architects, co-host of the Real Life Superpowers podcast.
—Noa Eshed, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Bergeron was a host on the dancing competition show for 15 years until he was let go.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Star Trek icon Shatner will be starring as Frank while game and talk show host Bergeron (Dancing With The Star) will portray Jeff, with both executive-producing alongside Nat Bernstein.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Noa Eshed, owner of award-winning growth marketing agency Bold Digital Architects, co-host of the Real Life Superpowers podcast.
—Noa Eshed, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Bergeron was a host on the dancing competition show for 15 years until he was let go.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Star Trek icon Shatner will be starring as Frank while game and talk show host Bergeron (Dancing With The Star) will portray Jeff, with both executive-producing alongside Nat Bernstein.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for host
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Five years have past since former Kings play-by-play announcer Grant Napear was unceremoniously removed from Sacramento’s airwaves after three decades as a popular television and radio personality.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Here is my in-depth primer on the NFL on television this season, including what’s on each network and streaming service, what’s new and announcer changes.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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And the swarm of visitors has prompted more upgrades across the park, including at a neighboring ice rink and amphitheater.—
Ethan Singer,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Fans of the original film have been very vocal about the costumes seen on set — with some expressing frustration about the sheer number of looks that have been spoiled thanks to the swarm of paparazzi.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Zamir said a military thrust into Gaza City would endanger hostages and further strain the already overstretched army, according to four ministers and two military officials present at the meeting.—
Emily Rose,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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In other words, while Europe continues to send arms supplies to the Ukrainian army, Europe is also careful not to go too far in order to minimize the prospects of a clash with Russia.—
Daniel R. DePetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Pay attention to who flocks to your orbit.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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As pastoralist communities moved their flocks, the sheep had more contact with infected wild animals.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Aug. 2025
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The management staff includes one fire chief, one deputy chief, one administrative battalion chief and three deputy battalion chiefs.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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The career infantry officer has commanded at every level from platoon to battalion.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
22 Aug. 2025
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Owalas are made with stainless steel, so water stays cold for hours, and the 16-ounce size is ideal for the younger kid crowd.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
3 Sep. 2025
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Throughout the 90 minute show, the quintet made their disparate sounds flow into a cohesive setlist, with Lewis’ strong vocals stunning the already-rapt crowd.—
William Earl,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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Race day is sensory overload; a heaving throng in shorts and sneakers, in charity tops and fancy dress.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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In the accompanying music video, NBATAE, clad in a San Antonio Spurs jersey and shades, is wheeled around his neighborhood while surrounded by a throng of supporters, immediate and extended family.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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As an extra challenge for Wheat, the extended (and hair-raisingly hilarious) sequence of a horde of children running through glass doors and breaking down wooden fences was accomplished by 17 little people, meaning the hairstylist had to match each stunt double’s hair to a child actor’s.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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Cut to 28 days later, when Spike was rescued from a horde of infected by Sir Jimmy Crystal (Jack O'Connell), another original survivor who turned out to be the leader of a barbaric cult.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Host.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/host. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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