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as in swarms
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 armies
a large body of men and women organized for land warfare
the small band of defenders was no match for the enemy's mighty host of thousands
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as in announcers
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 hosts
Singer-songwriter Justine Word hosts.
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Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2025
For those who are unable to attend their in-person events, Hidary hosts live, virtual walking meditations (by donation or free) with the aim of fostering community.
—Anna Haines, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The risk isn’t just that these synthetic hosts clutter the feed.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
The show, which Kelce co-hosts with his brother, Jason Kelce, quite literally broke the internet, with YouTube encountering a glitch as people watched.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The latest tranche of would-be hosts are hoping to put on the Invictus Games in 2029.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
On the latest Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams speak with Marc Ganis, longtime advisor to the NFL and commissioner Roger Goodell, about the league’s business strength heading into Thursday’s opening night.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
For hosts, Fresca is a thoughtful, no-fuss gift that adds a little sparkle to the evening—literally and figuratively.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
While 10 teams across South America, Asia, Oceania have already joined hosts Canada, Mexico and the United States in stamping their ticket to next June’s tournament, everything is still to play for in European qualifying.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2025
For those who are unable to attend their in-person events, Hidary hosts live, virtual walking meditations (by donation or free) with the aim of fostering community.
—Anna Haines, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The risk isn’t just that these synthetic hosts clutter the feed.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
The show, which Kelce co-hosts with his brother, Jason Kelce, quite literally broke the internet, with YouTube encountering a glitch as people watched.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The latest tranche of would-be hosts are hoping to put on the Invictus Games in 2029.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
On the latest Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams speak with Marc Ganis, longtime advisor to the NFL and commissioner Roger Goodell, about the league’s business strength heading into Thursday’s opening night.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
For hosts, Fresca is a thoughtful, no-fuss gift that adds a little sparkle to the evening—literally and figuratively.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
While 10 teams across South America, Asia, Oceania have already joined hosts Canada, Mexico and the United States in stamping their ticket to next June’s tournament, everything is still to play for in European qualifying.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hosts
Noun
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The system aims to intercept rockets, artillery, cruise missiles, and swarms of drones with precision.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, the side that can deploy drone swarms in larger quantities than interceptors will retain an offensive advantage.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In desperate need of shelf-stable foods to feed his armies, Napoléon Bonaparte offered a reward of 12,000 francs to anyone who could invent a new method of food preservation.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
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Bluesky, part of the decentralized internet, is slower paced and caters to niche interests, rewarding internecine fights over minutiae, whereas X is deliberately chaotic, encouraging the gathering of follower-armies and ideological insult-comedy for an audience that may be largely made up of bots.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As Stromberg says, once the referee’s office clears a match for play, one of the USTA’s two announcers calls the players to the practice desk.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The Volunteers walked out of Atlanta with a 45-26 victory over the Orange, but a moment in the second quarter during what became a touchdown drive for Tennessee took the game's announcers by surprise.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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When a World War II-era bomb is found buried under a London construction site, the authorities are determined to evacuate the throngs of innocent bystanders in the vicinity.—
Kevin Cassidy,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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About 20,000 university students, throngs of enthusiastic visiting alumni, and the bustling tourist traffic ensure Boone has no slow season.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That would imply three missile-firing battalions and six to nine nuclear-capable ICBMs, such as the Hwasong-15 or Hwasong-18.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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While the arc of Agu’s transformation is tragic and the story of the civil war and its battalions of child soldiers is wide in scope, the power of the novel lies in its immersion.—
Katie Kitamura
August 21,
Literary Hub,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Expect flocks of vibrant flamingos and tiny flitting hummingbirds spreading their wings over the turquoise waters and tangles of mangroves that unfold across lagoons that stretch parallel to the sea.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Bear is a Great Pyrenees, a large breed that can grow up to 32 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh more than 100 pounds, first bred to protect flocks of sheep from wolves and other large predators, according to the American Kennel Club.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Like its predecessor, Age of Imprisonment isn’t exactly a typical Zelda game, instead borrowing the design of musou series like Dynasty Warriors for hard-hitting combat against hordes of enemies.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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That has drawn an influx of fans who might not be ready for the chainsaw-wielding hordes of scare actors who greet visitors each night.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Grand Teton National Park shines in the fall with golden aspens, dramatic peaks, and a break from summer crowds.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Lebanese restaurant was a hit in the neighborhood from the outset and was perpetually packed, with crowds of people waiting for a table.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Hosts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hosts. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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