hosting

VERB

entertain, accommodate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

introduce present receive

STRONG

treat

WEAK

do the honors pick up the check spread oneself throw a party wine and dine

Example Sentences

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The U.S. is hosting the World Cup during a period when shared optimism has felt like a limited resource.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

Two games, two wins and the U.S. is already through to the knockout stage of a World Cup it is hosting.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

The uber-plush Burgenstock resort perched high above Switzerland's Lake Lucerne -- the dramatic setting for Sunday's US-Iran talks -- is well-accustomed to hosting world leaders, movie icons and peace negotiations.

From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026

My hot take: We should be hosting our friends more often.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026

"To what purpose? Why are the longships hosting?"

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin