HAILING Synonyms: 103 Similar and Opposite Words

hailing

verb

present participle of hail

as in praising

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 summoning

to demand or request the presence or service of let's hail a taxi hailed the waiter for the check

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Recent Examples of hailing In a rare health update in December, Charles said his treatment schedule would be reduced in 2026, hailing early diagnosis and medical treatment. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 Waymo is making strides toward a major expansion of its autonomous ride-hailing service in California. — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 Gun rights groups are hailing the ruling as a significant win. — Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026 The ride hailing app already offers a white-label, on-demand delivery service called Uber Direct, which is available to merchants and restaurants and integrated within Shopify’s online store. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026 California is home to about 350,000 ride-hailing drivers, according to SEIU Local 521. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026 The California Public Utilities Commission approved Waymo’s application to operate its ride-hailing service in Sacramento and San Diego, as well as to expand in the Bay Area and Los Angeles, company spokesperson Sandy Karp said in an email Friday. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026 How to Get Around While a network of public transport options connects much of Panama City, ride-hailing services such as Uber continue to reign supreme for most travelers. — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026 Dozens of new laws take effect in Colorado on Wednesday as part of state lawmakers’ efforts to increase safety of ride-hailing apps, improve affordable housing development and curb Coloradans from leaving out trash that could lure bears. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hailing

Verb

This oversized sweater vest that comes in sizes S–XXL and 24 colors has earned more than 600 five-star ratings, with multiple reviewers praising its softness and flattering V-neckline.

— Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
This is more than a little unfair since the critics were praising a lot of genuinely groundbreaking music of the time, and Elton’s newest LP, Rock of the Westies, was underwhelming, especially considering everything that came before it.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of praising

Verb

The friends haven’t seen each other in some time, though Frankie spends many an evening parked outside the hospice in his car, summoning the gumption to visit.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
The woods could be hiding places of witches and sorcerers, disguised as the old and feeble, but capable of summoning wonder and terrors, charms as well as curses.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 July 2026

Definition of summoning

Verb

Leaders of several similar operations including Masonicare in Wallingford, Duncaster in Bloomfield and Elim Park in Hamden joined Fairview officials in applauding its growth.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Taylor Swift's fans were quick to react to the change on social media, applauding whatever maneuvers Swift engaged in to curtail the use of her work.

— Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of applauding

Verb

The American singer gave KiiiKiii a shoutout during an interview with The Korea Times, calling them a strong fifth-generation group that stands out.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Among them, offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand opted against taking what was effectively a demotion, with play-calling duties going to a more veteran coach (eventually, Frank Reich), and left, too.

— Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of calling

Verb

In practice, Mamdani, who claims to loathe oligarchy and big business, is asking Amazon to destroy over 40 small businesses and subsume their economic power.

— Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
As Sportico detailed last year, McEnroe remembers MSG employees asking Oakley to leave and Oakley responding by swearing at them.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of asking

Verb

Before saluting the judges, Rivera embraced her coach Anna Liukin for a long-winded hug.

— Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Following Wednesday's funeral service, firefighters and residents lined roadways and overpasses, many saluting as police vehicles escorted a procession of five white hearses.

— Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 30 July 2026