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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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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
Gu and Gremaud Battle It Out Athletes are already hailing the Olympic women’s Slopestyle event as the best in history, due in no small part to the duel between Eileen Gu and Mathilde Gremaud.
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Outside, 9 Feb. 2026
Luka Dončić, hailing from the country’s capital, Ljubljana, is one of the best players in the NBA.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Matt Winkelmeyer Reactions poured in when it was announced that the Super Bowl's halftime headliner would be the popular Puerto Rican artist who performs mainly in Spanish, with some hailing the historic choice and others criticizing it.
—Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
The county offers ride-hailing vouchers to help with visits, but defense attorneys and parents do not know who to contact to obtain the vouchers, Rodriguez said.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
As previously announced, iconic Bay Area-hailing rock band Green Day headlined the sports event’s opening ceremony.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 8 Feb. 2026
Darnold shares her West coast roots, hailing from Dana Point himself.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
Side hustles range from ride-hailing and food delivery to dog-walking and freelance writing.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
About 1,200 exhibitors hailing from 50 countries, including 140 new firms, are taking over the Fieramilano Rho fairgrounds.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
Outside, 9 Feb. 2026
Luka Dončić, hailing from the country’s capital, Ljubljana, is one of the best players in the NBA.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Matt Winkelmeyer Reactions poured in when it was announced that the Super Bowl's halftime headliner would be the popular Puerto Rican artist who performs mainly in Spanish, with some hailing the historic choice and others criticizing it.
—Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
The county offers ride-hailing vouchers to help with visits, but defense attorneys and parents do not know who to contact to obtain the vouchers, Rodriguez said.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
As previously announced, iconic Bay Area-hailing rock band Green Day headlined the sports event’s opening ceremony.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 8 Feb. 2026
Darnold shares her West coast roots, hailing from Dana Point himself.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
Side hustles range from ride-hailing and food delivery to dog-walking and freelance writing.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
About 1,200 exhibitors hailing from 50 countries, including 140 new firms, are taking over the Fieramilano Rho fairgrounds.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hailing
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That Bad Bunny gave this song to Martin feels especially moving after the latter wrote a letter this past week praising the former’s Grammys acceptance speech.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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Your diplomatic touch can turn an argument into teamwork by praising an idea’s potential, then guiding it toward a less pricey lane.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2026
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After her death, the South Jakarta Police Criminal Investigation Unit launched an investigation, summoning at least five individuals for question.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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When agents stop to arrest or question someone, the networks signal the location, summoning more people who sound warnings with whistles and honking, film what’s happening and call out legal advice to people being detained.—
Tim Sullivan,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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There are bodily fluids, jeering crowds, and demonic Punch and Judy puppets applauding through the chaos, giving the scene the air of a demented fairy tale.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Judge Miguel Espinoza both praised and criticized the county’s progress at the hearing, at times applauding the collaboration between stakeholders and at other times questioning whether the Board of Supervisors was allocating enough resources.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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San Diego State knew other programs would come calling for its top players following a 9-4 season that represented one of the biggest turnarounds in college football.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The posts accused the teen and three of his football teammates of calling Smith’s son, who is Black, racial slurs, shooting him with BB guns and forcing him to drink their urine during a sleepover at Vann’s house.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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In her remarks, academy President Lynette Howell Taylor acknowledged the questions many nominees have been asking themselves amid industry contraction, political volatility and global conflict.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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In addition to asking that the subpoena be quashed, Wexner sought a protective order that would have barred plaintiffs from questioning him in the case.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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After Friday’s march, tribal council members and park officials gave a series of speeches at the visitor center saluting their strong partnership and all the work that it’s taken to get to this point.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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KidsFest activities will return for Sundays at Petco Park, with select Sundays throughout the home schedule dedicated to saluting different military branches, accomplishments and history.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Hailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hailing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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