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as in meeting
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
after an all-night huddle, the state legislature finally approved a budget for the coming year
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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
saw a huddle of tents that turned out to be a Scout encampment
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as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
in the lobby during intermission huddles of theatergoers were excitedly discussing the play
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as in to crowd
to gather into a closely packed group
the puppies huddled together to keep warm
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Recent Examples of huddle
Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
Swalwell, a frequent Trump critic, called out Rubio over his response to the huddle that quickly went off the rails.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 28 Feb. 2025
Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 18 Mar. 2025
But confusion and continued opposition sparked another delay early that evening, and the bill’s sponsors retreated to huddle with lobbyists and senior staff from the governor’s office outside the committee room.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 17 Mar. 2025
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Noun
During a timeout in that first quarter, a beyond frustrated Kevin Durant erupted in coach Mike Budenholzer’s huddle.
—Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
Swalwell, a frequent Trump critic, called out Rubio over his response to the huddle that quickly went off the rails.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
Cellphone videos from Madison Square Garden captured the incident and the moments after, when Morgan wiped his face with a towel and people huddled around him with concern.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 18 Mar. 2025
But confusion and continued opposition sparked another delay early that evening, and the bill’s sponsors retreated to huddle with lobbyists and senior staff from the governor’s office outside the committee room.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 17 Mar. 2025
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Noun
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After Trump’s outburst, the Republican senator Roger Wicker, of Mississippi, who chairs the Armed Services Committee, deleted a social-media post celebrating his meeting with Zelensky.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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Almost every large organization has too many meetings.—
George Bradt,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Amyloid plaques play a key role in the development of Alzheimer’s when small clusters gather at synapses in the brain and interfere with the nerve cells’ ability to communicate.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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There was another notable cluster in 2012 in people staying in tent cabins in Yosemite.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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According to a previous concert poster, the rock group was scheduled to co-headline the festival's opening day with Def Leppard.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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One of the Lonely Island's raunchiest songs aired uncensored on Saturday Night Live — which totally surprised the members of the group.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Blackhawks’ blue line is getting crowded with young and exciting talent.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Least crowded: Saturday before (2.21 million). Tuesday before (2.25 million).—
NerdWallet,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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The executive was unable to run due to a prior injury so crouched down and began to scream, as did her friend, who also tried to film the incident.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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Nearby, kids were crouching to look into a clear tube tank and even adults were sliding on their backs under the adjacent upside-down jellyfish tank to snap a picture of these topsy-turvy creatures.—
Natallie Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The star offensive tackle confirmed the news, initially reported by NFL insider Ian Rapoport, at an intimate gathering Saturday night in Miami.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2025
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Known for its exclusivity and high production value, Desert Nights continues to evolve as a sophisticated gathering on one of the world’s most famous estates.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Pascal seemed a natural choice along with Heyman to steer the next batch of Bond films.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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Make a big batch of hot chocolate, crank up the fireplace and slip on your snuggliest pajamas.—
Maggie Griswold,
StyleCaster,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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Often these puzzling areas create room for vignettes, an expressive grouping — of candles, plants or photos in a nook intended for deep conversations.—
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Huddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/huddle. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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