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as in swarms
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 flocks
Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Bear is a Great Pyrenees, a large breed that can grow up to 32 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh more than 100 pounds, first bred to protect flocks of sheep from wolves and other large predators, according to the American Kennel Club.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Today's solar companies are turning to flocks of sheep to trim grass and control weeds under solar panels.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Keen observers may witness small flocks of Phalaropes swimming in dizzy circles in the quiet ponds.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Toward the end of the summer, geese gather in large flocks.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Uesaka says that the footage comes from foraging trips in which the shearwaters form large flocks, with some birds resting on the surface while others fly—and poop—overhead.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2025
Like egg-laying hens and poultry flocks, dairy cows have been affected by bird flu.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Pay attention to who flocks to your orbit.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
Expect flocks of vibrant flamingos and tiny flitting hummingbirds spreading their wings over the turquoise waters and tangles of mangroves that unfold across lagoons that stretch parallel to the sea.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Bear is a Great Pyrenees, a large breed that can grow up to 32 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh more than 100 pounds, first bred to protect flocks of sheep from wolves and other large predators, according to the American Kennel Club.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Today's solar companies are turning to flocks of sheep to trim grass and control weeds under solar panels.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Keen observers may witness small flocks of Phalaropes swimming in dizzy circles in the quiet ponds.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Toward the end of the summer, geese gather in large flocks.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Uesaka says that the footage comes from foraging trips in which the shearwaters form large flocks, with some birds resting on the surface while others fly—and poop—overhead.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2025
Like egg-laying hens and poultry flocks, dairy cows have been affected by bird flu.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Pay attention to who flocks to your orbit.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flocks
Noun
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The system aims to intercept rockets, artillery, cruise missiles, and swarms of drones with precision.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, the side that can deploy drone swarms in larger quantities than interceptors will retain an offensive advantage.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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In Botswana, zebra herds follow ancient routes between the Okavango Delta, Makgadikgadi Pans, and Nxai Pan from November to April.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Between the marquee peaks of Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks lies a stretch of prairie where the land rolls wide and unbroken, and the only crowds are herds of bison.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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When a World War II-era bomb is found buried under a London construction site, the authorities are determined to evacuate the throngs of innocent bystanders in the vicinity.—
Kevin Cassidy,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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About 20,000 university students, throngs of enthusiastic visiting alumni, and the bustling tourist traffic ensure Boone has no slow season.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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Both streams and especially sales of many of Swift's most famous albums grew considerably, and the superstar invades the Top Album Sales ranking with multiple comebacks as several classics from her discography soar.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Most shark bites occur because a shark mistakes the human for a fish or the human invades the shark's space, according to a report by the Florida Museum.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Like its predecessor, Age of Imprisonment isn’t exactly a typical Zelda game, instead borrowing the design of musou series like Dynasty Warriors for hard-hitting combat against hordes of enemies.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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That has drawn an influx of fans who might not be ready for the chainsaw-wielding hordes of scare actors who greet visitors each night.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Grand Teton National Park shines in the fall with golden aspens, dramatic peaks, and a break from summer crowds.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Lebanese restaurant was a hit in the neighborhood from the outset and was perpetually packed, with crowds of people waiting for a table.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Flocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flocks. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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