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as in crowd
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
a mob of pigeons soon flocked around us after they spied the bread crumbs
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as in populace
the body of the community as contrasted with the elite
political speeches designed to appeal to the mob
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Recent Examples of mob
James Grebey, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
In the end, Gail mistakes Paul for a burglar and sends a mob of angry neighbors after him.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Sam McDowell 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
Harenstam, a sixth-round pick by the Blues, was named the top goalie of the tournament and was mobbed by the rest of his stick and glove-throwing teammates in a massive megapile.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Born from Raimi’s desire to make a movie about pulp hero the Shadow before he was denied the rights by Universal, Darkman is an original creation, starring Liam Neeson as a scientist who is disfigured in a mob attack and given superpowers thanks to an experimental treatment.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
In the end, Gail mistakes Paul for a burglar and sends a mob of angry neighbors after him.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Raiders mobbed kicker Daniel Carlson after his game-winner split the uprights in Sunday’s season finale in Las Vegas, to the point of knocking him to the ground.
—Sam McDowell 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
Harenstam, a sixth-round pick by the Blues, was named the top goalie of the tournament and was mobbed by the rest of his stick and glove-throwing teammates in a massive megapile.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mob
Noun
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Patriots owner Robert Kraft attended Monday’s Celtics game and received a rousing ovation from the Garden crowd.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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What began in Tehran late December in response to the collapse in currency and economic conditions quickly took on a political character -- with crowds on the streets openly calling for regime change.—
Somayeh Malekian,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The series follows the Black Mafia Family in Detroit and is based on a true story.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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On the surface, the crime drama follows the rise and fall of the Black Mafia Family — one of the most influential crime families in the country.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Neither of the first two games was overly competitive, although the local populace had no problem with the result of the first one.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The reigning monarch, president or dictator then unleashes the national army/armed forces upon the populace/rioters in an attempt to quell the unrest.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Photographers flock to the area during this time, hoping to capture the natural glory of the sun shining through the archway.—
Alanna Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Geopolitical uncertainty has also been higher in January, which typically causes investors to flock to safe-haven assets like gold to protect their portfolio (the price of silver has also been surging).—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Technical director Simao Sabrosa then joined him, and eventually, the rest of the throng were allowed in and placed on the bleachers next to the training pitch.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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More than twenty‑five thousand people crowded into Shibe Park, including throngs of young people who made the gathering feel more like a festival than a political convention.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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As armed gangs now control up to 90% of metropolitan Port-au-Prince and parts of the Artibonite region -- areas that together represent roughly 60% of the electorate -- Washington has emphasized the need for stability and a swift path to elections rather than a prolonged transition.—
JACQUELINE CHARLES MIAMI HERALD,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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As armed gangs now control up to 90% of metropolitan Port-au-Prince and parts of the Artibonite region — areas that together represent roughly 60% of the electorate — Washington has emphasized the need for stability and a swift path to elections rather than a prolonged transition.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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When tragedy hits the lives of the rich and famous, the American public can't help but tune in.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Vallone loved dancing in her kitchen, but rarely did in public.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
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By integrating them into a swarm, their impact increases dramatically.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Immediately, a counter AI bot swarm is launched.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Mob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mob. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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