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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
Butlers, guides, and hosts work seamlessly together to anticipate your needs and make even the earliest morning game drives feel comfortable.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
While the network did not immediately respond to USA TODAY’s request for additional information regarding guest hosts and schedule, Ana Navarro is expected to expand her on-air presence while Behar is away.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 2 June 2026
On the 557th Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including Serena Williams‘ return to professional tennis.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 2 June 2026
Ciara Miller and Tefi Pessoa were recently announced as the co-hosts of Aftersun this year.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
The Royal hosts cocktail parties poolside for guests each Wednesday evening.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
There are respectful blink-and-you’ll-miss-them nods to the tournament’s other co-hosts, Mexico and Canada – some flags, maple syrup and a guacamole dip – and the French even found a way to shout out some of their sponsors and partners.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
The show’s hosts, Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins, will discuss Nolan’s work.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 May 2026
Unlike past hosts, some state and local officials have been less willing to swallow the costs, arguing they should be covered by FIFA, the international soccer body that stands to rake in billions of dollars from the event.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
While the network did not immediately respond to USA TODAY’s request for additional information regarding guest hosts and schedule, Ana Navarro is expected to expand her on-air presence while Behar is away.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 2 June 2026
On the 557th Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including Serena Williams‘ return to professional tennis.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 2 June 2026
Ciara Miller and Tefi Pessoa were recently announced as the co-hosts of Aftersun this year.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
The Royal hosts cocktail parties poolside for guests each Wednesday evening.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
There are respectful blink-and-you’ll-miss-them nods to the tournament’s other co-hosts, Mexico and Canada – some flags, maple syrup and a guacamole dip – and the French even found a way to shout out some of their sponsors and partners.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
The show’s hosts, Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins, will discuss Nolan’s work.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 May 2026
Unlike past hosts, some state and local officials have been less willing to swallow the costs, arguing they should be covered by FIFA, the international soccer body that stands to rake in billions of dollars from the event.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hosts
Noun
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Now is the time to get ahead of the swarms by controlling bagworms, aphids, whiteflies, stinkbugs, and Japanese beetles.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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Even advanced swarms often depend on stable communications and relatively simple coordination logic.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Four different national armies are fighting on the ground.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
25 May 2026
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Your great contribution to the scholarship of the Second World War is to emphasize that total war, of the Second World War kind, is a war not against armies, but against capabilities.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2026
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The Angels announcers noted that a pitcher trying to complete a no-hitter would rather face nearly anyone other than Frazier.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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Ballpark announcers followed him throughout the game as the camera cut between his progress and the players on the field.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Just a forehand shot away from the red clay courts, Auteuil is an authentic pocket of Paris that’s far from the tourist throngs—and the stereotypes sometimes saddled on it by east-leaning Parisians.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The Israel Day parade has always been a must-attend event for mayors, governors and other political leaders to celebrate the Jewish state with throngs of revelers who pack Fifth Avenue.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 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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Rather, our liberties would be saved by the ragtag battalions of night people doing their tireless work, unpaid, unheralded, and largely unseen.—
Daniel Brook,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Looking for more ways to entice flocks of birds to your yard?—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2026
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In a West Bank spring where Palestinians used to rest and water their flocks, Israeli settlers now swim.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
27 May 2026
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Blank believes his grandpa would have appreciated the way this year’s Mavericks team plays, with an emphasis on getting on base, small ball, run manufacturing, pitching depth, and quality defense over trying to out-slug teams with hordes of homers.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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Great hordes of prehistoric-looking horseshoe crabs also are coming in to spawn.—
Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
16 May 2026
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At least 45 people were arrested in Paris on Saturday after celebrations over Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory descended into chaos, with fires set, businesses vandalized and crowds clashing with police.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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The beaches are then evaluated on criteria like uniqueness, remoteness, wildlife, calm waters, crowds, and the overall likelihood of idyllic conditions.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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“Hosts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hosts. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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