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as in swarms
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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as in armies
a large body of men and women organized for land warfare
the small band of defenders was no match for the enemy's mighty host of thousands
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as in announcers
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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Recent Examples of hosts
Seattle's Ballard neighborhood hosts one of the most prominent Syttende Mai celebrations outside of Norway.
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David Nikel, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
The Live with Kelly and Mark co-hosts, who have been married for nearly 30 years, discussed relationships on the March 6 episode of their morning talk show.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Joe Manganiello is quickly becoming one of my favorite reality hosts).
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2025
They are expected to return as hosts for Season 9, barring any changes.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
Both hosts have received both praise and criticism for their turns on their respective game shows.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Iconic letter-turner Vanna White co-hosts the show with the American Idol alum.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Maddow, whose eponymous show remains highly rated despite the network's declining viewership, has a seemingly unique position of power at a time when many veteran hosts are on the chopping block.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
Andrew lives in Philadelphia and co-hosts a weekly book podcast called Overdue.
—Ars Technica, 25 Feb. 2025
David Nikel, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
The Live with Kelly and Mark co-hosts, who have been married for nearly 30 years, discussed relationships on the March 6 episode of their morning talk show.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Joe Manganiello is quickly becoming one of my favorite reality hosts).
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2025
They are expected to return as hosts for Season 9, barring any changes.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
Both hosts have received both praise and criticism for their turns on their respective game shows.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Iconic letter-turner Vanna White co-hosts the show with the American Idol alum.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Maddow, whose eponymous show remains highly rated despite the network's declining viewership, has a seemingly unique position of power at a time when many veteran hosts are on the chopping block.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
Andrew lives in Philadelphia and co-hosts a weekly book podcast called Overdue.
—Ars Technica, 25 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hosts
Noun
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Magnetic swarms assemble Scientists are increasingly studying how robot swarms can collectively achieve goals, drawing inspiration from ants that work together to bridge gaps or form rafts to survive floods.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Dec. 2024
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Mueller says that's where the robots come in – swarms of them.—
Kira Wakeam,
NPR,
16 Dec. 2024
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But guerrilla fighters have defeated much more powerful armies, including in Algeria, Vietnam, and Afghanistan.—
Hannah Rae Armstrong,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Mar. 2025
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Stan armies getting involved The stan armies for Ariana Grande, Fernanda Torres, and Selena Gomez wreaked havoc, escalating what was already a stressful awards season into an all-out bloodbath between stars trying to keep their heads above water.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Massive snow clouds like battalions have smothered the sunlight.—
Joyce Carol Oates,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Biden administration sent more than 300 Bradleys to Ukraine, and the Ukrainians distributed them to at least six 31-vehicle battalions, including several with the 47th Mechanized Brigade.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The floor and foundation were falling apart, inviting hordes of mice and fleas.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2025
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The shooting broke out during a sideshow, typically an incident in which hordes of people descend on roads to watch vehicle stunts, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Hosts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hosts. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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