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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
Hoffenheim host Stuttgart on Saturday, meaning that a win for Leipzig at Leverkusen will guarantee them a top-four finish.
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
On the matter of Allen, former Fox News host Pirro stated before the cameras this afternoon that more is to come.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
Trevelyan, who is host of The Exchange on the Noosphere platform, adds.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Throughout the journey, hosts share insights into the passing landscapes and wildlife.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
On the matter of Allen, former Fox News host Pirro stated before the cameras this afternoon that more is to come.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
Trevelyan, who is host of The Exchange on the Noosphere platform, adds.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Throughout the journey, hosts share insights into the passing landscapes and wildlife.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for host
Noun
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The announcer and crowd started to go wild.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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Vin Scully—Greatest announcer in history.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Ceija Stojka’s small paintings at the Drawing Center swarm with such harrowing incident that viewers may not spot the mystery in the bottom right corner of many of her canvases.—
Ben Davis,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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If the swarm enters your home or other structure such as a shed, contact a professional pest control or beekeeper immediately to eliminate the nest.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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With his expertise, von Steuben completely reorganized the army and boosted morale.—
Amanda Rosa
Updated April 28,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Ukraine has developed cutting-edge and battle-tested drone technology that has proved essential in holding back Russia’s bigger army and has drawn military interest from around the world.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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New Orleans Tourists from across America flock to New Orleans for its French Quarter and jazz scene but also for its beignets, po'boys and gumbo.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Leo insisted that his primary reason for visiting Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea was as a pastor, to accompany his flock in their faith.—
NICOLE WINFIELD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
24 Apr. 2026
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The military site at Kapciamiestis covering some 14,600 hectares will allow battalion and brigade-size drills on the ground at a critical land link used by the alliance to send reinforcements to its eastern flank.—
Milda Seputyte,
Bloomberg,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the letter read out to lawmakers of the Central African country on Monday, Chadian President Mahamat Déby Itno said two battalions of 750 troops each will be deployed from this month for one year, following a request by the United Nations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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In his post-match press conference, Arteta praised the courage of his players to play short, even after the Emirates crowd weren’t pleased with how that first move failed.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The same goes for facilities like Escape Lounges, which may cut off access, add a waitlist or stop selling day passes based on real-time crowd conditions.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Honk asked if many people, perhaps not seeing those signs, believe a throng of solo drivers are violating the law.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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In its early years, the mall hosted a variety of celebrities and entertainment, from walk-around cartoon characters for throngs of exuberant kids to a visit from Chicago radio icon Dick Biondi for autographs.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Pablo Escobar's reign of terror didn't end with his death and continues today in the form of a horde of hippos plaguing the Colombian countryside.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Oldham knew the Beatles played primarily to hordes of screaming girls.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Host.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/host. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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