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Definition of throng
1a : a multitude of assembled personsb : a large number : host
2a : a crowding together of many personsb : a pressing increase of activity this throng of business — S. R. Crockett
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Examples of throng in a Sentence
grabbed a megaphone and addressed the vast throng
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In New York, throngs are expected to watch the annual Macy’s fireworks blowout and the Nathan’s Famous frankfurter-chomping contest on Coney Island on July Fourth.
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After the ceremony at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Westwood, California, Monk navigated the newlyweds through the ravenous throngs of paparazzi waiting outside, breathing a sigh of relief once they were safely ensconced in their limo.
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Two Metro Corrections officers were outside the throngs of single-story homes.
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The throngs of women who play electric guitar just don’t get exalted or celebrated in the same way as aging men.
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A longtime favorite whose fabled shows often draw hundreds locally, the quartet releases a furious, fun live show with throngs of friends and fans singing along – much like the Avetts did in their days at the NoDa venue.
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Issa found himself in a somewhat baffling situation earlier this week when he was photographed on the roof of his district office looking down at a throng of protestors who had gathered outside.
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Throngs of young clubbers bring the streets to life after dark, and an ever-changing array of bohemian-chic restaurants make Kazimierz an evening foodie destination.
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So did seeing his former St. Xavier teammates and coaches, along with a throng of family, friends and former players, during the pregame celebration.
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Origin and Etymology of throng
Middle English thrang, throng, from Old English thrang, gethrang; akin to Old English thringan to press, crowd, Old High German dringan, Lithuanian trenkti to jolt
Synonym Discussion of throng
Examples of throng in a Sentence
Shoppers thronged the mall for the sales.
fans thronged the field to celebrate the win
First Known Use of throng
14th century
THRONG Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of throng for English Language Learners
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: to go to (a place) in a large group or in large numbers
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: to gather in a crowd or in great numbers
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