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as in announcer
a person who conducts a program of entertainment by making introductions and providing continuity
our favorite morning TV show has a new host
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as in swarm
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
a host of people assembled along the parade route to see the new president
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Recent Examples of host
The effective oil blockade has caused blackouts and trash to pile up in the capital, with hospitals struggling to host patients and keep operating theaters open due to the energy crunch.
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Chris Lau, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition to Willett, radio host Chris Stigall filed to run after Graves’ announced retirement.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Two Republicans — former Fox News host Steve Hilton and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco — are also among the top candidates.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
In the realm of culinary experiences, Hero hosts hands-on cooking classes for families in a new venue yet to be revealed.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
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Chris Lau, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
In addition to Willett, radio host Chris Stigall filed to run after Graves’ announced retirement.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Two Republicans — former Fox News host Steve Hilton and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco — are also among the top candidates.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
In the realm of culinary experiences, Hero hosts hands-on cooking classes for families in a new venue yet to be revealed.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for host
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The other cost-slashing option that is seldom practiced is the simulcast in which the radio network broadcasts the TV announcers, a path the Dallas Stars have preferred for decades.—
Mac Engel
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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That's the upcoming feature-length documentary that chronicles the life of legendary late Brewers radio announcer Bob Uecker.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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In effect, this would see Japan sending swarms of cheap drones first during a strike.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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In March, the company said its Bahraini data center had been damaged after Iran sent swarms of drones in the region.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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Of these three exceptions, the only one that still applies is to the children of diplomats, as there are no invading armies, and Native Americans were granted automatic citizenship in 1924.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Institute for the Study of War said Ukrainian tactics are likely disrupting efforts to advance by Russia’s bigger army.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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During the Catholic holiday of Palm Sunday, hundreds of pajareros from across the country flock to Mexico City and decorate 10-foot-tall stacks of cages, adorning them with bright flowers, tinsel and images of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Mexico’s patron saint.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Between royal duties, King Charles checks in on his flock.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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The response included two battalion chiefs, two ladder trucks and four fire engines, authorities said.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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But several Israeli officials, including far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, condemned the suspension, and 31 right-wing lawmakers from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition wrote a letter Tuesday, demanding the battalion be redeployed.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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On the night of Cabo Verde’s qualifying victory, Moreira recalled, players celebrated on a beach with crowds of fans.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Monday’s start represented the largest home crowd (36,702) that Cabrera has ever pitched in front of in his career.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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As the minutes passed and the throng thickened, a police officer had to repeatedly remind people not to block the crosswalk.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Vast plazas are missing the typical throngs of faithful and tourists.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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And since the album came out, hordes of fans have turned into armchair investigators, trying to assess which songs may contain AI.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
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Us senior surfers need to stick together to hold off the hordes of nasty agro kidbots that are violently intent on world domination and the spread of nuclear surf rabies and mad Red Bull disease.—
Corky Carroll,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Host.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/host. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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