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as in throngs
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 communities
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 masses
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 huddles
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 crowds
Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
Photos highlight artist performances, fan reactions and standout moments from the Main Stage, Worldwide Stage, Megastructure, The Cove, Live Stage, UMF Radio and Oasis, with major sets from Steve Aoki, Hardwell, Carl Cox, Armin Van Buuren and others drawing some of the day’s biggest crowds.
—Miami Herald Newsroom, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
The shrine said Holy Week draws some of its largest crowds of the year.
—John Odenthal, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
The Latin Patriarchate had already canceled the traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives, citing the war and inability to safely accommodate crowds.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
Advantaged by a much higher rate of sellout crowds than the norm on the West Coast, San Diego State’s men’s basketball program nonetheless is facing stiff economic challenges, as does the school’s football program and, above all, the athletic department as a whole.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Large crowds of anxious travelers piled toward security checkpoints, and TSA staff shouted through megaphones to tell people not to push one another.
—Seung Min Kim, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Large big crowds of anxious travelers piled toward security checkpoints, and TSA staff shouted through megaphones to tell people not to push one another.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
And more crowds came in February and March to watch the Olympics and Paralympics.
—Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 22 Mar. 2026
Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2025
Long takes emphasize the mental labor of Hujar’s self-exploration, and Sachs’s framing (with cinematography by Alex Ashe) crowds the pair together to evoke the intimacy of their talk.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
Massive crowds — estimated to be in the thousands, according to organizers — gathered in Mill Creek Park and marched through the Country Club Plaza on Saturday afternoon in the third installment of the No Kings protests.
—Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
Photos highlight artist performances, fan reactions and standout moments from the Main Stage, Worldwide Stage, Megastructure, The Cove, Live Stage, UMF Radio and Oasis, with major sets from Steve Aoki, Hardwell, Carl Cox, Armin Van Buuren and others drawing some of the day’s biggest crowds.
—Miami Herald Newsroom, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
The shrine said Holy Week draws some of its largest crowds of the year.
—John Odenthal, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
The Latin Patriarchate had already canceled the traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives, citing the war and inability to safely accommodate crowds.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
Advantaged by a much higher rate of sellout crowds than the norm on the West Coast, San Diego State’s men’s basketball program nonetheless is facing stiff economic challenges, as does the school’s football program and, above all, the athletic department as a whole.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Large crowds of anxious travelers piled toward security checkpoints, and TSA staff shouted through megaphones to tell people not to push one another.
—Seung Min Kim, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Large big crowds of anxious travelers piled toward security checkpoints, and TSA staff shouted through megaphones to tell people not to push one another.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
And more crowds came in February and March to watch the Olympics and Paralympics.
—Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
Filming in front of real audiences, alongside real racers and real pit crews, the director crowds the screen with people.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2025
Long takes emphasize the mental labor of Hujar’s self-exploration, and Sachs’s framing (with cinematography by Alex Ashe) crowds the pair together to evoke the intimacy of their talk.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowds
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Vast plazas are missing the typical throngs of faithful and tourists.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Two small tents shaded those who got there earliest, leaving throngs of fans — the rest of us — to bake in the sun as security locked our phones in pouches.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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Outside the courtroom, the case is already having an impact — especially in South Florida's immigrant communities.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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On this postcard-perfect corner of Canada’s northeastern province of Newfoundland and Labrador that’s slammed by wind and waves, cod-fishing communities hold on to their distinctive settler history.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The ribs and the brisket are the stars of the show, and the Ultimate BBQ Combo Sandwich stuffs a long hoagie roll with brisket, sausage, and pulled pork plus bacon, Cheddar, and pickles.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Kinney lovingly stuffs the view of the boat’s cabin and upper deck with props and details that reward the eye.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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The couple huddles around a gas heater inside their home with their daughter and 4-year-old granddaughter to try and stay warm.—
Kati Weis,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Back at the castle, where the only thing haunting them is the ghosts of slain reality stars, everybody huddles to try to figure out whether to go for Ron or Colton.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2026
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Bee swarms are a natural process in which a large group of bees leaves an existing hive to start a new colony, according to Iowa State University.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Iran has wreaked havoc on military bases, tourist centers and data centers used by America’s largest tech giants with swarms of low-cost Shahed drones that cost between $20,000 and $50,000, according to public estimates.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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Their parties became notorious even in my own cliques; my parents knew to expect at least a few dozen teenagers crashing their party, sucking down all the noodles, and sneaking beers in the canyon down below.—
Natasha Pickowicz,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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This graph had no cliques — clusters of nodes that are all connected to one another.—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
28 Jan. 2026
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The island, where Iran loads nearly all its oil exports, is seen as a potential target if Washington decides to hit Iranian energy or to use ground troops to seize it.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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While trees — oak, birch, maple — dominate early spring, grass pollen often overlaps in late spring from May to June, leading to higher, more intense allergy loads for sufferers.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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The result piles more pressure on Starmer, the least popular prime minister since records began, according to some polls.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
27 Feb. 2026
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But when snow piles up in powdery white masses, Arizonans can't resist the opportunity to play in it.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Crowds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowds. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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