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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 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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as in reciprocal
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Recent Examples of mass
Lauren O'Connor, Health, 22 July 2025
However, mass adoption occurred in 2012-2013, when smartphones had become the norm, according to Quora users.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
In the light seeds version, a star explodes and its core collapses, forming a black hole with a mass of perhaps 1,000 suns.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 18 July 2025
Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Protesters surrounded officers arriving in SUVs as crowds also massed at three major intersections in the area.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 9 June 2025
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Noun
Along with sufficient lean muscle mass, healthy bones support posture, balance, and overall mobility.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 22 July 2025
However, mass adoption occurred in 2012-2013, when smartphones had become the norm, according to Quora users.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Verb
Soon after her return, Best Friends staff noticed a mass on Macchiato's neck.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
In the light seeds version, a star explodes and its core collapses, forming a black hole with a mass of perhaps 1,000 suns.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 18 July 2025
Adjective
According to Firefly, the Texas Space Commission gift is aiding Firefly's ability to mass produce Elytra in higher quantities at a lower cost.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Protesters surrounded officers arriving in SUVs as crowds also massed at three major intersections in the area.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mass
Noun
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The populace at large would do so for everyday tasks and as a handy online intellectual partner that is usable anywhere and at any time.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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The monarch of the realm commissions the housing of her collection of artifacts for the inspiration and edification of the populace.—
Gina Grillo,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
Noun
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The body was first reported to 911 by a fisherman, who found it along of the banks of the creek between the two Northern Kentucky cities on July 18.—
Aaron Valdez,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 July 2025
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Appointees can instruct government scientists to comb through the revised body of evidence and highlight every disagreement or limitation—regardless of its relevance or scientific weight.—
David Michaels,
The Atlantic,
20 July 2025
Noun
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But in the enterprise, that model collapses under its own weight.—
Padraic O'Reilly,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The majority of the beach advisories for bacteria levels are along Lake Erie, but there are several at inland bodies of water.—
Joyce Orlando,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 July 2025
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The vast majority of top creators discussing politics are men.—
Emma Woollacott,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Today, the throngs of business passengers flying between places like Albany and Islip in the early ‘80s are gone.—
Michael Boyd,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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To reduce the throng of festival goers that are often stuck on long lines upon arriving, camping entry will also now begin on Wednesday instead of the usual Thursday.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
17 July 2025
Verb
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The Netscape engineer would surf successive technology waves, accumulating equity stakes that India couldn't match.—
Gabriel Snyder,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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During his Michigan career, Wilson often feasted on slants and other in-breaking routes, while also accumulating a lot of yards after the catch.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Trump himself liked the idea of one universal tariff; Lutnick and Kevin Hassett, the head of the National Economic Council, were drawn to reciprocal tariffs that were tailored to specific countries.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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Of course, nuclear war is so horrible that the reciprocal fear of surprise attack may never lead to an actual outbreak of war.—
Robert A. Pape,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
Noun
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With gratitude, Mike & Pam Warner Bros Discovery made its separation news public in June, with that divide coming in mid-2026.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
30 July 2025
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The same ridiculous fiction is being sold to a gullible public that was trotted out after Sandy Hook, Las Vegas, Parkland, Buffalo and all the others: Guns don’t kill people, people kill people.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
30 July 2025
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“Mass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mass. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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