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as in praised
to declare enthusiastic approval of
the museum director hailed the artist's new installation as a groundbreaking work of genius
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as in summoned
to demand or request the presence or service of
let's hail a taxi hailed the waiter for the check
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Recent Examples of hailed
Members of the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) hailed the legislation as a measure to ensure institutional stability.
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ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Advocates for 9/11 survivors hailed Hoylman-Sigal’s request.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hailed the operation which led to the rescue of the missing US airman whose F-15 jet was shot down over Iran.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
Since roads are often crowded, public transportation is usually the fastest way to get around, although taxis can be easily hailed on the street.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
The coming-of-age drama hailed from Outer Banks creators Jonas and Josh Pate, who formed a real-life rock band to star at the center of the musical coming-of-age drama.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Democrats quickly hailed Bondi's departure.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Apr. 2026
Critics hailed it as The Who album that never was.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
The congresswoman hailed the federal funds as a victory for locals and stadium attendees.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Advocates for 9/11 survivors hailed Hoylman-Sigal’s request.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hailed the operation which led to the rescue of the missing US airman whose F-15 jet was shot down over Iran.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
Since roads are often crowded, public transportation is usually the fastest way to get around, although taxis can be easily hailed on the street.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
The coming-of-age drama hailed from Outer Banks creators Jonas and Josh Pate, who formed a real-life rock band to star at the center of the musical coming-of-age drama.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Democrats quickly hailed Bondi's departure.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Apr. 2026
Critics hailed it as The Who album that never was.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
The congresswoman hailed the federal funds as a victory for locals and stadium attendees.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hailed
Verb
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Miles praised the defensive effort of South Carolina.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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The shoe was a hit, praised equally for its design as its comfort, and is currently available in 19 different colorways and materials, including pink or leopard ponyhair, white leather, and tan suede.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Olsson, for the first time in her career, was being summoned.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Italian government formally protested the incident to Israeli authorities and summoned Israel's ambassador to Rome for clarification.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2026
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Some environmental advocates applauded the move as a step in the right direction.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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Antiplastic advocates applauded Thursday’s announcement.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After the fight was called, Barber lay on the canvas for a few minutes, looking around and breathing heavily, while UFC trainers evaluated her.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
31 Mar. 2026
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Les Grenadiers, as the team is often called, were in the midst of a magical run through the regional tournament that determined which teams from North America would earn a place in the 2026 World Cup.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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An honor guard saluted, marking the arrival of an honorary procession of city police, fire and public works fleet vehicles.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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Valladares saluted the farmworker movement but also said the labor movement brought its own social complexities.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Hollywood Reporter went deep on season three of the hit and critically-acclaimed HBO drama, including an uncensored history and interviews with the entire cast; read our cover story here.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2026
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David George Haskell is a biologist acclaimed for his lyrical explorations of the living world.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Hailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hailed. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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