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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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Recent Examples of host
Vista del Valle Elementary hosts all seven elementary schools in the district each year for the meet.
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Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Arsenal hosts Atletico Madrid on Tuesday with the score 1-1.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
While speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at the AMC Global Media 2026 Upfront in New York City on Wednesday, April 29, the couple opened up about being on the set of True Crime Story, in which Burton hosts and Morgan serves as producer.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Hill said while appearing on stage with hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Arsenal hosts Atletico Madrid on Tuesday with the score 1-1.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
While speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at the AMC Global Media 2026 Upfront in New York City on Wednesday, April 29, the couple opened up about being on the set of True Crime Story, in which Burton hosts and Morgan serves as producer.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Hill said while appearing on stage with hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for host
Noun
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The announcer and crowd started to go wild.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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Vin Scully—Greatest announcer in history.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Costumes aren’t necessarily mandatory for the performers at the Sac Halloween Show, but a heavy dose of creativity is required for this swarm of sonic cosplay.—
Aaron Davis,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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According to budget details, SOCOM is seeking to purchase 93 group 2 UAVs, 10 group 3 UAVs, 16 swarm carrier pods, and five ground system interfaces.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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With his expertise, von Steuben completely reorganized the army and boosted morale.—
Amanda Rosa
Updated April 28,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Ukraine has developed cutting-edge and battle-tested drone technology that has proved essential in holding back Russia’s bigger army and has drawn military interest from around the world.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Jeju Air would not comment on whether its pilots should have tried to land through the flock, citing the ongoing investigation.—
James Glanz,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Simple precautions such as hand washing and avoiding kissing birds can reduce the risk of infection from backyard flocks.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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On March 30, soldiers from the battalion detained a CNN team covering settler violence in the village of Tayasir in the West Bank.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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The military site at Kapciamiestis covering some 14,600 hectares will allow battalion and brigade-size drills on the ground at a critical land link used by the alliance to send reinforcements to its eastern flank.—
Milda Seputyte,
Bloomberg,
23 Apr. 2026
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But the Padres broke the tie with a check-swing RBI infield single by Xander Bogaerts in the eighth inning, and San Diego held on to beat the Sox 4-3 in front of a sellout crowd of 40,171 at Petco Park.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The Madison Square Garden crowd let Embiid hear it with booming, profane jeers throughout that 2024 slugfest, which the Knicks won in six games.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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In the five-minute work, Pau employs snippets lifted from government newsreels, most notably footage of a swimming contest held at Victoria Harbor in the 1960s showing throngs of Hong Kong citizens launching themselves into the ocean and paddling enthusiastically.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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From there, the gates open for throngs of local musicians to lay claim to performing in tribute to a specific musical act of their choosing, fitting within that theme.—
Aaron Davis,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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Pablo Escobar's reign of terror didn't end with his death and continues today in the form of a horde of hippos plaguing the Colombian countryside.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Oldham knew the Beatles played primarily to hordes of screaming girls.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Host.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/host. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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