1
as in praising
to declare enthusiastic approval of
the museum director hailed the artist's new installation as a groundbreaking work of genius
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2
as in summoning
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 hailing
Those same issues have ships and planes on high alert in the Middle East, and the ongoing conflict across the region is causing havoc for civilian applications like ride-hailing and food delivery.
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Mariam Sorond,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Kwok | Bloomberg | Getty An Indonesian corruption court on Tuesday sentenced former Education Minister Nadiem Makarim, a co-founder of ride- hailing and payments giant Gojek, to 10 years in prison for corruption.
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Justina Lee,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Uber, a ride-hailing provider, is cutting 39 jobs in San Francisco, although that number could shrink.
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George Avalos,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
The company recently partnered with Uber to eventually make its robotaxis available through the ride-hailing app and is allowing select riders to access service in parts of Miami and Austin.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The Wisconsin native is a philanthropist and conservative political donor, who notably supports candidates hailing from her state.
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Eric Lau,
Washington Post,
25 June 2026
Policymakers have sought to assure that gig workers, which often come in the forms of drivers for delivery and ride hailing, won’t be casualties of the increasing adoption of robotics technologies across China.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
In its first-ever World Cup appearance, the team — hailing from an archipelago off the western coast of Africa with around 530,000 inhabitants — has left its fans giddy with success and its opponents, from the traditional powers of Spain and Uruguay, trudging off the field in shock.
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Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
However, ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft are available in San Luis Obispo.
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Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Mariam Sorond,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Kwok | Bloomberg | Getty An Indonesian corruption court on Tuesday sentenced former Education Minister Nadiem Makarim, a co-founder of ride- hailing and payments giant Gojek, to 10 years in prison for corruption.
—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Uber, a ride-hailing provider, is cutting 39 jobs in San Francisco, although that number could shrink.
—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
The company recently partnered with Uber to eventually make its robotaxis available through the ride-hailing app and is allowing select riders to access service in parts of Miami and Austin.
—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The Wisconsin native is a philanthropist and conservative political donor, who notably supports candidates hailing from her state.
—
Eric Lau,
Washington Post,
25 June 2026
Policymakers have sought to assure that gig workers, which often come in the forms of drivers for delivery and ride hailing, won’t be casualties of the increasing adoption of robotics technologies across China.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
In its first-ever World Cup appearance, the team — hailing from an archipelago off the western coast of Africa with around 530,000 inhabitants — has left its fans giddy with success and its opponents, from the traditional powers of Spain and Uruguay, trudging off the field in shock.
—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
However, ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft are available in San Luis Obispo.
—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hailing
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Longtime friends Robert De Niro and Streep shared a friendly smooch during the National Board of Review Annual Awards Gala in 2018, following the actor's speech praising the star.
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Bruckheimer kicked off the conversation by praising Cue and the Apple team.
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At Ojai, Lewis wistfully performed the solo prelude off in Libbey Park shrubbery as if a dallying forest spirit summoning ghosts of festivals past.
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Happily, walking into Champagne Shack does not require summoning courage.
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The Ross Township Police Department shared the video on Facebook on Monday, applauding Sergeant Chuberko and Officer Roy for rescuing the deer.
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The bottom line is that none of this is worth applauding.
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Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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Draft an application for a class, outline a travel budget, or research a path that has been calling to you.
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That's a dominating performance, and makes a $300 discount worth saluting.
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The case involved schoolchildren whose religious beliefs prevented them from saluting the American flag and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
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In Cañon City, Colorado, authorities are aiming for a 20% to 30% reduction in water use while asking residents to voluntarily conserve outdoor water consumption.
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In 1995, the Atlanta Track Club began seeking design submissions and asking the public to select their favorite.
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“Hailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hailing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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