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Synonyms

hail from

Idioms  

  1. Come from, originate from, as in He hails from Oklahoma. This term originally referred to the port from which a ship had sailed. [Mid-1800s]

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Both hail from Southern California and are products of the same tennis ecosystem.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Some of those embedded in the files hail from Epstein’s innermost circle while others may have done nothing more than respond hastily to a single email.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

When you hail from one of the top 10 swamp cities in northeastern Florida, it’s just about impossible not to have a few in your circle.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026

The monks, who often stay overnight at churches or university campuses, hail from Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

“You. What’s your name, occupation, and where do you hail from? And be honest about it—I know none of you are bakers and candlestick makers.”

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

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