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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
Liberal groups and many voting rights experts also hailed the ruling as a win for voters.
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Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The first season of Beef wasn’t just critically acclaimed; it was widely hailed as an avatar of post-pandemic rage.
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Joe Reid,
Vulture,
27 June 2026
The agreement, signed the following year, ended the war and was hailed as a diplomatic triumph.
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Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
Several of the passengers gathered at the school were from Kansas City, but others hailed from across the country.
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The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
While hailed as a significant step, the federal government’s power to dictate things like how many homes are built or rents is limited, given that most of the regulations on construction, such as zoning laws, and other facets of real estate are determined by local and state governments.
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Alex Veiga,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
This result would have been worthy of publication in a major mathematics journal if humans had been the authors, and top mathematicians hailed the feat as a milestone for AI in mathematics, demonstrating independent, original, and sophisticated thinking.
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Benjamin Skuse,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 June 2026
Kim previously hailed the development of the Choe Hyon as a major step toward expanding the operational reach and preemptive strike capabilities of North Korea's military.
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Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
When the guitar legend Tom Verlaine died in 2023, at the age of 73, he was hailed as one of New York’s most influential musicians.
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Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The first season of Beef wasn’t just critically acclaimed; it was widely hailed as an avatar of post-pandemic rage.
—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
27 June 2026
The agreement, signed the following year, ended the war and was hailed as a diplomatic triumph.
—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
Several of the passengers gathered at the school were from Kansas City, but others hailed from across the country.
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The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
While hailed as a significant step, the federal government’s power to dictate things like how many homes are built or rents is limited, given that most of the regulations on construction, such as zoning laws, and other facets of real estate are determined by local and state governments.
—
Alex Veiga,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
This result would have been worthy of publication in a major mathematics journal if humans had been the authors, and top mathematicians hailed the feat as a milestone for AI in mathematics, demonstrating independent, original, and sophisticated thinking.
—
Benjamin Skuse,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 June 2026
Kim previously hailed the development of the Choe Hyon as a major step toward expanding the operational reach and preemptive strike capabilities of North Korea's military.
—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
When the guitar legend Tom Verlaine died in 2023, at the age of 73, he was hailed as one of New York’s most influential musicians.
—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hailed
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Councilman Jimmy Inman also praised the late man in an emotional Facebook post.
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McMahon praised Wagner for complying with federal guidelines in a DOE press release.
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Envoys are summoned over the attacks On Monday, Afghanistan and Pakistan summoned each other’s top diplomats to protest the attacks.
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On Monday, Afghanistan and Pakistan summoned each other's top diplomats to protest the attacks.
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As Guo left the courtroom after the sentencing, supporters applauded and shouted toward him.
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The American Principles Project, a right-wing advocacy group that has helped states draft laws to restrict transgender rights, applauded Tuesday’s ruling.
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Mauney, widely seen as the best rider of his generation and someone who braved the hardest bulls to ride, had to retire in 2023 after a neck break on a bull called Arctic Assassin.
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Fireflies go through four life stages – egg, larva, pupa and adult – in a process called complete metamorphosis.
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The Angels then saluted Ward, a member of the major league team for eight seasons, with a tribute video in the middle of the first inning.
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Industry heavyweights also saluted the executive.
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The team behind the popular and acclaimed Buckhead restaurant the Chastain has announced a second concept opening in 2027.
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The first season of Beef wasn’t just critically acclaimed; it was widely hailed as an avatar of post-pandemic rage.
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“Hailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hailed. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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