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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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Recent Examples of mass
Mara Gordon, NPR, 8 May 2025
Before that, a mass shooting took place in Memphis, leaving a 22-year-old man dead and five others injured.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Andrea Hsu, NPR, 11 May 2025
Huawei has stepped in to fill the gap left by Nvidia in China, Reuters reported last month, by preparing for mass shipments of a chip designed to compete against Nvidia's offerings.
—Stephen Nellis, USA Today, 2 May 2025
Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
His reasoning was that the skillset of American workers is drastically different to those in tech export countries, and that there would not be the workforce necessary to mass produce iPhones if they were brought to the U.S. alone.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Lean muscle mass is connected to metabolism; it's connected to our brain activity.
—Mara Gordon, NPR, 8 May 2025
Before that, a mass shooting took place in Memphis, leaving a 22-year-old man dead and five others injured.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Adjective
By late March, Anthony Lee should have gotten a heads up that mass layoffs at the Food and Drug Administration were about to begin.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 11 May 2025
Huawei has stepped in to fill the gap left by Nvidia in China, Reuters reported last month, by preparing for mass shipments of a chip designed to compete against Nvidia's offerings.
—Stephen Nellis, USA Today, 2 May 2025
Verb
Even as tanks massed at the border before Russia invaded in 2022, the infighting continued in Ukraine: Prosecutors sought an arrest warrant for Mr. Poroshenko, though it was declined by a judge.
—Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
His reasoning was that the skillset of American workers is drastically different to those in tech export countries, and that there would not be the workforce necessary to mass produce iPhones if they were brought to the U.S. alone.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mass
Noun
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Historian William Dalrymple traces the current sectarian divisions to the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb, who shattered the empire’s religious pluralism by trying to impose orthodox Islam on the populace.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2025
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But those environmentalists would have recognized, at least a little, the political climate: a corrupt Republican Administration and an energized populace willing to take to the streets.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
22 Apr. 2025
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Lori Leonard's body was discovered in a metal toolbox found in the Lake Champlain Canal.—
Chris Young Ritzen,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
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The only part of her body that could move was her tail, which slightly wagged in anticipation of getting saved by her owner.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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But Imola is still well under 3000 pounds, comparable or superior to other track-day exotic specials, even with the weight of a semi-auto gearbox.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Air pollution has been found to increase the likelihood of high blood pressure during pregnancy, low birth weight, preterm birth, and negative impacts on fetal brain and lung development, according to the World Health Organization.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
14 May 2025
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The majority of new graduates surveyed plan to pursue careers in some traditionally lucrative fields including business, healthcare, computer technology, and finance.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The majority don't pass, like the majority of all bills, but dozens have.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
10 May 2025
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Like his previous court appearances, throngs of fans showed up to support Mangione outside the courthouse in Lower Manhattan, many waiting in line to secure a spot for viewing the proceedings.—
Ben Brachfeld,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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After each vote, the ballots are burned and smoke is released from the Sistine Chapel's chimney as a signal to the throngs holding vigil in St. Peter's Square.—
Phoebe Natanson,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That was due to the suspension of many of Trump’s reciprocal tariffs for three months, until early July, after the president unveiled his original tariff policy on April 2.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
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The president imposed reciprocal tariffs on a slew of countries April 2 but later paused most of them for 90 days, saying those nations' leaders were eager to negotiate trade deals.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Evidence is also accumulating that the microplastic bits now found everywhere in our environment – from Antarctica to the Amazon – are invading our bodies and have been implicated in everything from heart disease to infertility.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Over time, lint and debris accumulate in the hose, blocking airflow and, worse, becoming a fire hazard, so cleaning the vent out regularly is essential.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2025
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Through shocking testimonies from government insiders, confidential documents, and private audio recordings from the highest level of the military, BODYGUARD OF LIES exposes the tangled web of deception fed to the American public by the U.S. government during its 20-year war in Afghanistan.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 May 2025
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But the results do highlight that the American public is hungry for progress, and that a failure to deliver in the long term will hurt a politician, even Donald Trump.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 May 2025
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“Mass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mass. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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