en masse

adverb

Definition of en massenext
as in hand in hand

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Recent Examples of en masse For example, Arnold and his colleagues discovered a technique that degrades proteins that hold synapses together, deleting them from neurons en masse. — Simon Makin, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026 This also demonstrated that volunteers who’d come to the site for their own niche reasons could redirect their efforts en masse. — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026 Neoclouds would not be going out of business en masse, Lovelock reiterated, but could be subject to consolidation, such as takeovers and mergers. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026 If four of the most consequential members of Grace’s staff/cabinet quit en masse, what will become of her administration? — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for en masse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for en masse
  1. hand in hand
  2. jointly
  3. collectively
  4. mutually
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  • Self-care and skin care go hand in hand, something Vanessa Hudgens knows well.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2023
  • The two often go hand in hand, with most people seeking both results.
    — Tori Crowther, Allure, 15 Mar. 2023
Definition of hand in hand
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  • The two corporate powerhouses plan to jointly develop sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), ultra-high-nickel cathodes, and silicon anode technologies to preserve their technical edge through the next decade.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Harris-Dawson has taken meetings with Raman over the last week and spoken positively about the mayor-elect since her win, and the two jointly addressed reporters during council Tuesday.
    — Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of jointly
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  • Abdallah removed 76 packages and three bottles containing 7-OH products collectively selling for $1,764 after damaging a door, window and two window frames while entering, police said.
    — Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Once operational, the projects will collectively provide enough renewable generation to strengthen the utility’s growing solar portfolio.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of collectively
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  • UConn’s future leadership remains unclear as the university’s Board of Trustees and Maric mutually agreed earlier this year to delay a decision on her contract as president of the flagship university.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 11 Nov. 2026
  • On Halloween night, mutually pining co-captains Anya (Kristina Bogic) and Elise (Sara Boustany) stage a team initiation that goes wildly wrong—and maybe accidentally summons the devil.
    — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 11 Nov. 2026
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“En masse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/en%20masse. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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