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as in throng
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
a flock of obstreperous reporters at the press conference
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Recent Examples of flock
Mike Winters, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
According to the zoo's blog post: A white pelican was spotted alone on Lake Erie in the Cleveland area in November, the bird's flock apparently having moved on.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Thousands flocked to the town after the Great Southern Lumber Company built one of the world's biggest sawmills, establishing Bogalusa as a company town in the early 20th century.
—Fred Clasen-Kelly, NPR, 19 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Another wave of avian flu in the U.S. has cut into egg-laying flocks.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
According to the zoo's blog post: A white pelican was spotted alone on Lake Erie in the Cleveland area in November, the bird's flock apparently having moved on.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Verb
Fans flocked to Cameron's comment section to praise the star.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Thousands flocked to the town after the Great Southern Lumber Company built one of the world's biggest sawmills, establishing Bogalusa as a company town in the early 20th century.
—Fred Clasen-Kelly, NPR, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flock
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Once the throngs of travelers return home in mid-April, resorts slash rates and bare beaches abound.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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Tucked along the foothills of the northern Front Range lies a triangle of towns—Loveland, Fort Collins, and Estes Park—that deliver classic Colorado charm, access to epic outdoor adventure, and vibrant local flavor without the throngs of peak-season crowds.—
Karthika Gupta,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Some Republicans argue that Cleaver’s district, despite swarms of Democratic voters, would be easier to carve into Republican districts than the 1st District in St. Louis.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
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Short of air defense systems, Ukraine has prioritized the development and production of interceptor drones to counter these swarms.—
ERIC SCHMIDT,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Aug. 2025
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In a market crowded with small-batch experiments and luxury price tags, Evan Williams BIB proves that old-fashioned quality is still a winning formula.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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But not everyone is comfortable with their local spots getting crowded with people mostly doing it for the ’gram.—
Stephanie Krikorian,
Curbed,
25 Aug. 2025
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That earned him serious attention from the Rockies and other clubs, with hordes of scouts attending his games this season.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
21 July 2025
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Admittedly, the hordes of foreigners can provoke long-suffering local people.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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After moving and expanding his farm, and investing heavily in security, Hume grew that herd to around 2,000 strong in roughly 20 years’ time.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
21 Aug. 2025
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Some of the cattle roaming the marsh are rumored to be the feral descendants of herds emancipated two decades ago by Hurricane Katrina, which made landfall about five miles upriver.—
Nathaniel Rich,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Associated Press Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is a close ally of Putin, including in the years since the Russian leader invaded Ukraine.—
Sonam Sheth
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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Indeed, Trump, who typically blames Ukraine for having been invaded, configures Putin’s Russia as eager for peace, even though Moscow has spent the summer relentlessly attacking civilian targets in Ukraine and pushing to conquer more territory.—
MICHAEL KIMMAGE,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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Another 60 mobbed the mop sink and chemical storage room.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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Inside, the air buzzed with anticipation — local DJs kept the energy high, pop-up merch stations were mobbed, and every corner seemed to hold a fan snapping selfies in fresh burgundy-and-blue gear.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Flock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flock. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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