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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
Plus, under the watchful eyes of veteran host Casey Wilson and newbie Andrew Rannells, the jokes never stop in the tent, as seen in another clip.
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Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Nikki Glaser is the guest host of Saturday Night Live this week and did not waste any time roasting her co-stars.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Dick Clark Productions will plan, host and produce the annual Golden Globes.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Samuel will also be meeting with a host of other teams, including the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings, two of Chicago's NFC North rivals.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
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Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Nikki Glaser is the guest host of Saturday Night Live this week and did not waste any time roasting her co-stars.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Dick Clark Productions will plan, host and produce the annual Golden Globes.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Samuel will also be meeting with a host of other teams, including the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings, two of Chicago's NFC North rivals.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for host
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Texas Tech fans, BYU supporters and even ESPN college football announcer Kirk Herbstreit — who will call Saturday’s contest — made donations.—
Sam Jane,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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As the big bad of the film, former UFC Featherweight and Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor was joined in the cast by such other figures associated with the fighting world as Hieron, UFC ring announcer Bruce Buffer, UFC play-by-play commentator Jon Anik, and UFC’s CEO and President, Dana White.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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An American father and son died after being stung by a swarm of hornets while ziplining in Southeast Asia, local officials confirmed.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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The next Southern Taurid swarm isn’t expected until November 2032.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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Haydar was prisoner 13077 at Abu Ghraib, one of those photographed by the American army prison guards in various positions of agony.—
Ben Wedeman,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Players could control a huge cast of classic characters from the franchise in a toybox mash-up of different eras, wiping out armies of bad guys at a clip.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, the Avian Metapneumovirus (AMPV) infected 60-80 percent of turkey flocks in 2024 and continues to be an issue, according to the AFBF.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Nov. 2025
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Sennott never steps outside the frame to ask what kind of person flocks to the influencer sphere and why, or whether any meaning can be found in such apparently soulless work.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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The city of Charlotte settled a longstanding racial discrimination suit filed by a former fire department battalion chief last week — just days before announcing his wife would lead the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Nov. 2025
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Petula says there are stories about a mythical cat that stalks the woods near the battlefields at night, and tales of entire battalions of Confederate soldier ghosts roaming the military park.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
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Bovino had been ordered to appear in court after plaintiffs accused him of throwing a tear gas canister into a crowd of demonstrators without justification or warning – a characterization DHS has rebutted.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Outfielder Kiké Hernández had some fun at Drake’s expense and took a playful shot at Drizzy when addressing the Dodger Stadium crowd on the mic.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
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The outing—which, according to local reports, appeared to be equal parts publicity stunt, cultural gesture, and celebration of potential new AI partnerships—drew throngs of spectators with flashing cameras, and sent South Korean fried-chicken stocks soaring.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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To avoid the throngs of high-season tourists, consider visiting the Italian town from March to May or September to November, during its shoulder seasons.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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The book, which is from Australia, follows Bee and her fellow runaways, who discover a new friend, Paco, is a Lost Boy from Neverland who needs them to fight hordes of pirates led by a merciless new leader.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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Enjoy large-scale hack-and-slash combat, infused with the unique Zonai technology to devastate enemy hordes.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
1 Nov. 2025
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“Host.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/host. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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