en masse

adverb

Definition of en massenext
as in hand in hand

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of en masse Asymptomatic lesions discovered incidentally in populations could also be monitored en masse to generate a robust database that would help researchers learn which types of lesions are more (or less) likely to turn malignant. — Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Leading up to Sunday, July 4, 1976, more than 100 large sailing ships, including 16 square-riggers, came into the harbor en masse — and on the day itself, they were joined by perhaps 5,000 small craft, from tiny catamarans to good-size yachts. — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 30 June 2026 Gaming is possible on the Phone (4a) Pro, but don't expect to see the device pop up en masse at esports tournaments any time soon. — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 27 June 2026 Corporations lay off workers en masse in hopes of replicating their labor with LLMs. — Matthew Ismael Ruiz, Pitchfork, 26 June 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
Adverb
  • 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
Adverb
  • The update, announced on July 20, marks an important step in the development of the power and propulsion system for the future combat aircraft being jointly developed by the United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
  • Ordinary qualifying stablecoins sit with the FCA for issuance and custody; the Bank takes over, jointly with the FCA, only once HM Treasury formally recognizes a coin as systemic, meaning widely used in UK payments.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of jointly
Adverb
  • These breakthroughs collectively made cars safer, faster, cleaner, and smarter, laying the foundation for today's advanced vehicles and future electrification and autonomy.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Nine months after a brazen jewel heist left the Louvre scrambling, the museum has finally reopened the Apollo Gallery, where four masked thieves stole eight items valued collectively at $102 million.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 22 July 2026
Definition of collectively
Adverb
  • The team wanted flexibility, both financially and in length, but also found the concept mutually beneficial.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 24 July 2026
  • In my experience, adults who impose rigid standards on youth advisory boards about timeliness, clothing or oral or written communications will not have a productive, mutually beneficial relationship with them.
    — Krista Mehari, The Conversation, 23 July 2026
Definition of mutually

Browse Nearby Words

enlivens
en masse
enmesh
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“En masse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/en%20masse. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of aerie

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

Democracy or Republic: What's the difference?

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Do you 'say your piece' or 'say your peace'?

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

The Longest Long Words List

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

The Words of the Week - Jul 24

Why do we say 'fly off the handle'?
See More

Popular

See More

Democracy or Republic: What's the difference?

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

The Longest Long Words List
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
chain-question-mark
Missing Link Quiz July 2026 Five seconds to figure out the word that fits bot...
See All