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as in throng
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
a huge crowd of fans was on hand to greet the returning World Series champions
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as in community
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
the fashionable crowd at the polo tournament
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as in populace
the body of the community as contrasted with the elite
no national leader was ever more hated by the crowd
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as in to huddle
to gather into a closely packed group
everyone crowded around to see the baby being shown off by his proud parents
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Recent Examples of crowd
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
Robert De Niro said later in a speech, encouraging the screaming crowd to repeat it back.
—Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Wide, spotless, never crowded as there is very little local parking.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
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Noun
Spring and fall tend to offer the most pleasant experiences, with milder weather, fewer crowds, and scenic views (think blooming landscapes in spring and colorful foliage in fall).
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
Robert De Niro said later in a speech, encouraging the screaming crowd to repeat it back.
—Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
Verb
By the end of the night, the entire block of Southwest Boulevard was closed as fans crowded the street.
—Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Wide, spotless, never crowded as there is very little local parking.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowd
Noun
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In preparation for a throng of World Cup fans, Romo set up a separate event space two blocks away from their restaurant and centered on their food truck, which Romo assumed would serve fans walking along the boulevard, perhaps to and from the Fan Festival.—
Eric Adler
June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Christina Hara, a member of our editorial staff, decked out in orange and blue, was among the throng.—
Ian Crouch,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
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The connection between the two communities in Los Angeles shares a long history.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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This will be a way for the Vogue Business community to synthesize and reflect on the latest headlines and get a little inside scoop every Friday.—
Elektra Kotsoni,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Pressure from a populace desperate to launder Colombia’s image from headlines of cocaine and civil war.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Gentile da Foligno in Perugia Italy was one of the few regions in Latin Christendom where physicians organized into guilds in the fourteenth century and thus routinely treated the general populace, rather than merely the wealthier mercantile and aristocratic classes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Marinated tofu pockets are stuffed with rich crab meat and fried twice to achieve a thin and crispy shell that perfectly complements the crab meat inside.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Tillman stuffed his stat line with an assist, two shots on target, two interceptions and four fouls drawn in 81 minutes.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
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The concept plan for Comanche Circle also calls for waste water treatment, and Scott said harmful algae blooms in shallow bodies of water such as the Paluxy River are a growing concern throughout Texas as more and more people flock to the state.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Louis Vuitton and Gucci both turned iconic New York landmarks into runways this season, while Dior, Hermès, and Zegna all flocked further west to show their collections in Los Angeles.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
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It is supposed to be a great beach party with a bonfire, but it gets rained out, and they are all huddled under an awning wearing too much body glitter and eating from a greige buffet.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
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Families, friend groups and couples are huddled in clusters, scrolling on phones or taking pictures of the Italian restaurant’s red signage that boasts a history dating to 1956.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Noun
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More than four years since the start of Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine, the more than 1,000-kilometer (620-mile) front line has remained largely static as swarms of drones hinder advances.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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More than four years since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the more than 1,000-kilometer (620-mile) front line has remained largely static as swarms of drones hinder advances.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Take a bunch of kids who’ve never been out of East Tennessee.—
Holly Gleason,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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For the most part, the Croatia and England fans were a happy, cheerful bunch, sporting their teams colors, chanting happy tunes and enjoying the unique experience.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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“Crowd.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowd. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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