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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
Jeffrey and the girls were very gracious hosts.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026
Those listeners are usually mad at something — the Panthers, the Hornets, their favorite college team or something one of the co-hosts or another listener said.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
Milkweed hosts just 12 guests a weekend, with one or two staff members, which gives Regan time to focus on the back end of the business and on their writing.
—Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Mar. 2026
From biological hosts like gut bacteria and pregnancy tests to digital oddities like blockchains and PDFs, the game’s presence on everything from robot mowers to anti-bot CAPTCHA highlights its status as the ultimate benchmark for system versatility.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
The Isakson Living Park Springs community in Stone Mountain hosts both ROMEO and JULIET clubs, giving residents multiple options to enjoy each other’s company.
—Laura Berrios, AJC.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Middle Eastern nations have become crucial to the world sports landscape over the last decade as event hosts, financial backers and employers for some of the world's top athletes.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
RiverEdge was closed during the 2025 summer concert season because of the renovation work but is set to again hosts concerns this summer.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Actor, comedian, writer and producer Chris Spencer and media personality Tai Beauchamp will serve as hosts.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026
Those listeners are usually mad at something — the Panthers, the Hornets, their favorite college team or something one of the co-hosts or another listener said.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
Milkweed hosts just 12 guests a weekend, with one or two staff members, which gives Regan time to focus on the back end of the business and on their writing.
—Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Mar. 2026
From biological hosts like gut bacteria and pregnancy tests to digital oddities like blockchains and PDFs, the game’s presence on everything from robot mowers to anti-bot CAPTCHA highlights its status as the ultimate benchmark for system versatility.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
The Isakson Living Park Springs community in Stone Mountain hosts both ROMEO and JULIET clubs, giving residents multiple options to enjoy each other’s company.
—Laura Berrios, AJC.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Middle Eastern nations have become crucial to the world sports landscape over the last decade as event hosts, financial backers and employers for some of the world's top athletes.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
RiverEdge was closed during the 2025 summer concert season because of the renovation work but is set to again hosts concerns this summer.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Actor, comedian, writer and producer Chris Spencer and media personality Tai Beauchamp will serve as hosts.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hosts
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October marks the start of butterfly season, with vibrant swarms fluttering well into the green season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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In the cat-and-mouse game of drone warfare, the Ukrainians have also built up a layered defense against the Shahed and its variants – and claim to have seen significant success in countering Russian drone swarms.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Enrigue’s novel is inspired by the long-running Apache Wars of the 19th century, a series of brutal skirmishes between various Apache bands and the armies of the United States and Mexico.—
Carolina A. Miranda,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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My question is whether there is anything in the resolution which would authorize or recommend or approve the landing of large American armies in Vietnam or in China.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2026
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The on-air talent for the Angels broadcasts — led by announcers Mark Gubicza and Wayne Randazzo and sideline reporter Erica Weston — will return.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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There’s a reason, after all, that announcers often remind spectators in a firm but calm way that these are not NBA or MLB or NHL players competing.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Come summer, throngs of tourists descend on the likes of Florence, Rome and Venice to marvel at the historic architecture and sample the delicious food.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
3 Mar. 2026
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Workers bustle by them in throngs in the center of Guadalajara.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Marines, the only service with a command structure for its wounded warrior program, has two battalions, one at Camp Pendleton and the other at Camp Lejeune.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military plans, said two infantry battalions of the Army’s 11th Airborne Division have been given prepare-to-deploy orders.—
Jack Brook,
Fortune,
19 Jan. 2026
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Lead poisoning is the top threat, and most flocks remain dependent on captive breeding.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The same Daybreak Foods location was released from quarantine in November, after bird flu was reported twice last fall in the company's Jefferson County flocks, according to a spokesperson for the state's agriculture department.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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And with the release of Live at the Palace, there’s a clear part of Fleming that hopes to show other comedians a way to live with the reactions of online hordes, without letting the fear of them change their work.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2026
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Just ask the hordes of visitors who flock to our Southern shorelines every spring.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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Marsh is also concerned with how crowds, loud noises and bright lights could impact animals nearby.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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While the celebration always draws massive crowds, attendees were especially excited for Gu, who drew loud cheers.—
Jane Tyska,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Hosts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hosts. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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