en masse

adverb

Definition of en massenext
as in hand in hand

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Recent Examples of en masse Sharon Raydor, played by Mary McDonnell, in charge of her team, an endearing, quirky crew of veteran detectives who show up en masse at every crime scene like Mystery Incorporated. — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Vulnerability discovery can be automated, keys can be tested en masse and patterns in data can be spotted faster. — Ali El Kaafarani, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026 But in sending off applications en masse—fine-tuning their resumes and tailoring their cover letters with the help of AI—job-seekers may be causing a talent rut. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026 Seventy-eight Democrats in the Assembly and Senate backed the bill, while a handful of members of the supermajority party withheld their votes and Republicans voted en masse against it. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 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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  • Under the collective bargaining agreement, appeals will be heard by one of four people — former players Derrick Brooks, Jordy Nelson and James Thrash, or former coach Ron Rivera — who were jointly appointed by the NFL and NFLPA.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Marketing and communications should jointly lead a cross-functional review before leaders approve pricing changes, partnerships, launches or policy shifts.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of jointly
Adverb
  • The bugs, collectively called PHP2Shell, could allow attackers to execute code and read memory that could contain sensitive information, like passwords.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Wikis—or modular, collectively edited websites—preceded Wikipedia.
    — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of collectively
Adverb
  • The agreement lasts for three years but could be cut short or extended depending on whether the parties mutually determine the city and Police Department have reached compliance.
    — Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Though their journeys have each been unique, one conviction that they mutually are committed to is a desire to do justice to the craft and the responsibility held by women who dedicate their lives to their pen.
    — Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of mutually

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“En masse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/en%20masse. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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