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as in applauds
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 summons
to demand or request the presence or service of
let's hail a taxi hailed the waiter for the check
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as in barrages
a heavy fall of objects
a hail of small stones warned them of the oncoming avalanche
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as in flurries
a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
even under the hail of angry questions, the press secretary stayed cool
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Recent Examples of hails
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Directed by Brook Linder and produced by Chris Kim, the series hails from RadicalMedia in association with Galifianakis’ Billios Productions.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Camus presents Europe as overloaded with immigrants from Africa and the Middle East, when about 91 percent of the European Union’s population hails from the European Union.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Two top Iranian officials Larijani hails from one of Iran’s most famous political families.
—Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Lloyd hails from Midland but lives in Austin.
—Ramon Ramirez, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
The series hails from Disney Branded Television and is produced by 20th Television.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
The team hails from all over the world—Taiwan, Myanmar, France, among others—and can assist in several languages.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Though the band itself hails from London, the song title calls to mind a couple comparisons for its music.
—Samuel Hyland, Pitchfork, 11 Mar. 2026
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Nov. 2025
Verb
The series, which hails from television studio Media Res, is showrun and executive produced by Charlotte Stoudt, and directed and executive produced by Mimi Leder.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Directed by Brook Linder and produced by Chris Kim, the series hails from RadicalMedia in association with Galifianakis’ Billios Productions.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Camus presents Europe as overloaded with immigrants from Africa and the Middle East, when about 91 percent of the European Union’s population hails from the European Union.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Two top Iranian officials Larijani hails from one of Iran’s most famous political families.
—Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Lloyd hails from Midland but lives in Austin.
—Ramon Ramirez, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
The series hails from Disney Branded Television and is produced by 20th Television.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
The team hails from all over the world—Taiwan, Myanmar, France, among others—and can assist in several languages.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
Though the band itself hails from London, the song title calls to mind a couple comparisons for its music.
—Samuel Hyland, Pitchfork, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
Segura’s latest hails from YMH Studios.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hails
Verb
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Industry applauds the moves as long overdue.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry applauds as silver medallist Heidi Weng of Norway, gold medallist Ebba Andersson of Sweden and bronze medallist Nadja Kaelin of Switzerland celebrate on the podium for the women's cross country 50km mass start final.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The four were not arrested but will be summonsed to court.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Alex arrives to find Lucy literally quaking in fear, especially when Stephen summons the two of them to come meet his latest prey, whose name is Tegan.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2026
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Sosie praises her brother, whose acting experience has mostly been limited to shorts, for his willingness to accept notes — and there were plenty.—
Mike Miller,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Mar. 2026
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Jessica Lynne praises Missy Elliott’s sonic world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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Regardless of who calls the plays, the Aggies' defense will differ from last season.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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The 43 mm models, either done up in steel and platinum or full platinum (limited to just 75 pieces), combine all those aviation details on its signature chronograph with an automatic perpetual calendar, in what the brand calls the most advanced movement to ever be housed in a Navitimer.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Yes, the world salutes CAPRICORN!—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 Jan. 2026
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Both he and his wife have been pictured giving Nazi salutes to their peers.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
15 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The update includes a new toggle to turn on an auto-reply from Meta AI whenever someone asks about your item's availability.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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For a child who asks seventy-three questions a day, that’s not a small thing.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Hails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hails. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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