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as in populace
masses plural
the body of the community as contrasted with the elite
the masses demanded the elimination of tax breaks for the rich
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as in loads
a considerable amount
I have a mass of work to do tonight
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as in weight
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
when taking pictures, focus your attention on the mass of the main subject
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as in majority
the largest part or quantity of something
believes that the great mass of voters are in the political center and consider themselves neither conservative nor liberal
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as in throng
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
a huge mass of people had gathered in the park to protest the government's latest policy
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as in reciprocal
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as in to accumulate
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
clouds massing on the western side of the mountain range
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Recent Examples of mass
Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
The gunfire broke out blocks from the site of the deadly Pulse nightclub mass shooting that occurred on June 12, 2016, when a 29-year-old shooter killed 49 people.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Mass deportations Trump is making his plans for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants a central feature of his potential second term.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024
That year, the filmmaker Paul Moakley watched from afar as a hostile crowd massed outside the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center while the ballots were being counted.
—Paul Moakley, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024
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Noun
While there is clear support for a stronger stance, the realities of executing mass deportations reveal moral and practical challenges that could reshape the country for generations.
—Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
The gunfire broke out blocks from the site of the deadly Pulse nightclub mass shooting that occurred on June 12, 2016, when a 29-year-old shooter killed 49 people.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
Adjective
There are also people itching to see the mass impact being realized.
—Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Mass deportations Trump is making his plans for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants a central feature of his potential second term.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
Verb
Others massed near an entrance to the blast area and watched Red Cross workers bringing stretchers to take out the bodies.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024
That year, the filmmaker Paul Moakley watched from afar as a hostile crowd massed outside the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center while the ballots were being counted.
—Paul Moakley, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mass
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At almost every moment since May, the election has found a way to demand the near-constant attention of a populace wary of former President Trump, President Biden and Vice President Harris, who are historically unpopular.Noah Bressner, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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Some notable proportion of the populace will undoubtedly seek mental solace, of which, modern-day generative AI presumably stands ready to help.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Observing tail posture in rats adds a new layer to our understanding of rat emotional expression, reminding us that emotions are expressed throughout the entire body.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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The first of two explosions went off on Wednesday evening in a parking lot near the court building and a second blast came seconds later in front of the court, where the man’s body was found.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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What motivated you five years ago might not hold the same weight now, and that’s okay.Akin Akinpelu, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Make sure everything is attached properly to hold weight, especially for pieces that require at-home assembly.Medea Giordano, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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Along with key races in Pennsylvania, Colorado and Arizona, the GOP performance in California helped push the party over the 218-seat marker to win a majority of seats in the House.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Circuit Judge Michael Brennan, writing for the majority, rejected both arguments.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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For the throngs of fans inside the venue, from the floor area up to the rafters, Saturday night’s show was nothing short of headbanging excitement.David Chiu, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The film seems more concerned with what others — the media, the throngs outside the courthouse — expect Joker to be.Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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How nice that for a change, the valuation is reciprocal.Lily Burana, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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British Airways recently introduced a new codeshare agreement with Alaska Airlines, allowing for easier booking on each other's flights as well as reciprocal loyalty benefits.Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024
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Over his four-year major-league career, Kim has accumulated 48 defensive runs saved — 24 at shortstop, 15 at second base, nine at third base — and 78 steals.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Home Depot The billionaire, a major donor to Republican politicians, accumulated his fortune by starting The Home Depot with Arthur Blank in 1978, with the two building the hardware store into a giant retail chain that now operates 2,300 stores and employs more than 500,000.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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That said, perhaps the most powerful protection against inflated salaries in Congress is the ballot box, and the voting public's general skepticism toward increases in Senate pay.Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Berlin will be the only Iranian consulate available to the German public for the foreseeable future.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Mass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mass. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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