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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
On the 561st Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including a confluence of major events.
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Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 16 June 2026
The Connecticut Forum, the popular long-running current events discussion series held primarily at The Bushnell in Hartford, has announced its 2026-27 season where the distinguished guest speakers include TV news show hosts, an economist and experts in global relations.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026
Throughout the episode, Whoopi Goldberg struggled to cut to commercial break, repeatedly having to cut off her co-hosts in heated interactions with the vice president.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 16 June 2026
The multibillion-dollar World Cup relies on hosts to pay for infrastructure, transportation, staffing and security.
—Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
In addition to digital distractions, the show's hosts have paused to address a variety of phenomena both from this realm and, seemingly, the paranormal sector.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
Hasselbeck, 49, will be one of several guest hosts throughout the summer, People reported.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 15 June 2026
That said, achieving this is within the power of the 26 players Pochettino called in, especially as tournament co-hosts.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
Once a month on Sundays, longtime Le Bouchon server Claire Parlette hosts Comedy & Caviar, a stand-up comedy show.
—Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 16 June 2026
The Connecticut Forum, the popular long-running current events discussion series held primarily at The Bushnell in Hartford, has announced its 2026-27 season where the distinguished guest speakers include TV news show hosts, an economist and experts in global relations.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026
Throughout the episode, Whoopi Goldberg struggled to cut to commercial break, repeatedly having to cut off her co-hosts in heated interactions with the vice president.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 16 June 2026
The multibillion-dollar World Cup relies on hosts to pay for infrastructure, transportation, staffing and security.
—Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
In addition to digital distractions, the show's hosts have paused to address a variety of phenomena both from this realm and, seemingly, the paranormal sector.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
Hasselbeck, 49, will be one of several guest hosts throughout the summer, People reported.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 15 June 2026
That said, achieving this is within the power of the 26 players Pochettino called in, especially as tournament co-hosts.
—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
Once a month on Sundays, longtime Le Bouchon server Claire Parlette hosts Comedy & Caviar, a stand-up comedy show.
—Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hosts
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More than four years since the start of Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine, the more than 1,000-kilometer (620-mile) front line has remained largely static as swarms of drones hinder advances.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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More than four years since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the more than 1,000-kilometer (620-mile) front line has remained largely static as swarms of drones hinder advances.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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The route then reaches Mount Tabor, where the prophetess Deborah sang her song of victory, and continues to Megiddo, the site of numerous battles involving the armies of Israel and invading forces throughout biblical history, before ending in Nazareth, the hometown of Jesus.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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In Ukraine, tanks—the backbone of 20th-century armies—have become sitting ducks for drones.—
Nancy A. Youssef,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
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Basketball announcers are not Vin Scully.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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There's the wreck that, for just a few seconds, had NASCAR fans (and drivers, and crew chiefs, and announcers) on edge yesterday at Michigan.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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After the final buzzer confirmed the Knicks' 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs at Texas' Frost Bank Center on Saturday, June 13, throngs of people sporting blue and orange flocked to the streets of all five boroughs.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Friday’s watch party attracted throngs of revelers to MSG, but also brought some chaos to Midtown, with 26 people arrested for a variety of offenses, from assault to selling counterfeit merchandise to climbing on top of light poles, food vendor carts and subway entrances.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2026
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Some civilians joined volunteer battalions or were drafted to join the military, while others contributed in different ways, from intelligence gathering and crowd-sourcing funding to food and medical distribution networks and critical infrastructure repair.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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In the letter read out to lawmakers of the Central African country on Monday, Chadian President Mahamat Déby Itno said two battalions of 750 troops each will be deployed from this month for one year, following a request by the United Nations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The folks in the national sports media sometimes move like lemmings, all following each other — able to suddenly turn in perfect unison and head in the same direction, like flocks of birds.—
Greg Cote
June 17,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Brands including Cult Gaia, Alo, Same Swim, and La DoubleJ are opening stores in either the South of France or along the Italian coastline ahead of the 2026 season, in a bid to capture the flocks of tourists who visit these hotspots and are keen to splurge without breaking the bank.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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Kai Cenat's Streamer University program went awry after hordes of people crowded an audition site in Atlanta, Georgia, leading to several arrests, according to police.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Dating apps are full of horror stories where hordes of men act creepily toward the female population.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
17 June 2026
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Officers in riot gear and on horseback worked to manage large crowds that poured into the streets following the win.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Initial crowds were eager to watch the twisty conspiracy thriller on the biggest and brightest screens, with premium large formats representing a mighty 48% of grosses.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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“Hosts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hosts. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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