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as in to praise
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 to summon
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 barrage
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 hail
Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025
The isolationist nation of Wakanda, where Black Panther hails from, controls all the Vibranium in the world and uses it to run their city, develop medicine, and build their weapons.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
John Frank, Axios, 3 Feb. 2025
There is also a chance of small hail, and waterspouts over waters off the California coast.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 26 Jan. 2025
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Verb
New Vegas is hailed by many as the best Fallout entry because of its fresh perspective on the series’ setting and writing, taking the franchise into a previously unseen slice of the game’s world and more deeply exploring the consequences of moral choices.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025
The isolationist nation of Wakanda, where Black Panther hails from, controls all the Vibranium in the world and uses it to run their city, develop medicine, and build their weapons.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
Noun
Between the lines: Extreme weather — notably hail — is driving rates higher, experts say.
—John Frank, Axios, 3 Feb. 2025
There is also a chance of small hail, and waterspouts over waters off the California coast.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 26 Jan. 2025
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Shoppers praised the cabinet’s luxe finishes and durable design.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2025
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After all, most fertility specialists and advocates would welcome IVF becoming less expensive and more accessible to all, and many praised the possibility of the government doing so.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2025
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The speaker here is one of those men — summoning his courage in the face of terror, steeling himself for the unimaginable.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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The horn of Duke’s car summons the two men outside.—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2025
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Others in the neighborhood applauded Caruso’s involvement.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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Children’s Health Defense, the anti-vaccine group that Kennedy founded, applauded his confirmation on Thursday.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC News,
13 Feb. 2025
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Breakouts might call for the Salicylic + Green Tea Exfoliating Cleanser and Aloe + Algae Lightweight Gel Cream, whereas dry skin might crave a boost of moisture from the Hyaluronic + Arnica Hydrating Serum.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Allure,
14 Feb. 2023
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Marx himself would call DEI a classic case of ideology, a set of benign-seeming ideas that disguise the workings of the rulers, in this case empowered progressives.—
WSJ,
WSJ,
14 Feb. 2023
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The accompanying imagery was shot by long-time Beyoncé collaborator and acclaimed photographer Mason Poole.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Feb. 2025
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The move was widely viewed as an attempt to place attention on himself while capitalizing on Kendrick’s big moment, further fueling speculation that West has become jealous of the fanfare and acclaim the Compton rapper has received over the past year.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to contact the authorities.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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But to that point, a recent poll asked respondents whether Ishiba would be able to say no to unspecified hypothetical Trump demands.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Hail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hail. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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