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as in throngs
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
people flocked to the annual festival in droves
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Recent Examples of droves
There’s no denying that firms are laying off droves of employees, and there’s also no denying that many of them are openly enthusiastic about AI.
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Frank Landymore, Futurism, 4 Mar. 2026
Additionally, the city's new WNBA team, the Portland Fire, will kick off its first season in May, drawing droves of fans to The Sports Bra.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
Of course, Warsh’s view on the economy is one of 12 voting voices (and droves of other economists and regional bank presidents) on the future of the base rate.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
But that Kalshi will be able to interest its droves of sports bettors in other markets is by no means guaranteed.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
His arrival to the team hotel a night earlier prompted chaotic-but-euphoric scenes from droves of fervent supporters hoping to catch a glimpse of him on the team bus.
—Gianfranco Panizo, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Sanders moved to Vermont, year-round and for good, in 1968, when droves of young people from all over the country headed for the hills.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
The hospitals remained open, hiring droves of temporary nurses to try to fill the labor gap.
—David R. Martin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Join the droves of Amazon shoppers buying cozy Hanes sweatshirts while popular pieces are going for $15 or less.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Frank Landymore, Futurism, 4 Mar. 2026
Additionally, the city's new WNBA team, the Portland Fire, will kick off its first season in May, drawing droves of fans to The Sports Bra.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
Of course, Warsh’s view on the economy is one of 12 voting voices (and droves of other economists and regional bank presidents) on the future of the base rate.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
But that Kalshi will be able to interest its droves of sports bettors in other markets is by no means guaranteed.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
His arrival to the team hotel a night earlier prompted chaotic-but-euphoric scenes from droves of fervent supporters hoping to catch a glimpse of him on the team bus.
—Gianfranco Panizo, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Sanders moved to Vermont, year-round and for good, in 1968, when droves of young people from all over the country headed for the hills.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
The hospitals remained open, hiring droves of temporary nurses to try to fill the labor gap.
—David R. Martin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Join the droves of Amazon shoppers buying cozy Hanes sweatshirts while popular pieces are going for $15 or less.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for droves
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There is no sign of grief inside, however, where throngs of people enjoy cocktails, Dungeness crab and plates of herby butter beans.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The film shows places of uncommon beauty, along with the throngs of visitors who clamber to see them and, crucially, preserve their experiences in photos.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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Lead poisoning is the top threat, and most flocks remain dependent on captive breeding.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The same Daybreak Foods location was released from quarantine in November, after bird flu was reported twice last fall in the company's Jefferson County flocks, according to a spokesperson for the state's agriculture department.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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October marks the start of butterfly season, with vibrant swarms fluttering well into the green season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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In the cat-and-mouse game of drone warfare, the Ukrainians have also built up a layered defense against the Shahed and its variants – and claim to have seen significant success in countering Russian drone swarms.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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And with the release of Live at the Palace, there’s a clear part of Fleming that hopes to show other comedians a way to live with the reactions of online hordes, without letting the fear of them change their work.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2026
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Just ask the hordes of visitors who flock to our Southern shorelines every spring.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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Marsh is also concerned with how crowds, loud noises and bright lights could impact animals nearby.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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While the celebration always draws massive crowds, attendees were especially excited for Gu, who drew loud cheers.—
Jane Tyska,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Droves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/droves. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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