en masse

adverb

Definition of en massenext
as in hand in hand

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Recent Examples of en masse 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 Garcia, a member of United Autoworkers Local 2335, was taking a break from hauling debris at a decimated home on Taft Place in Merrillville when the men walked up en masse to join the effort. — Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 Corporations lay off workers en masse in hopes of replicating their labor with LLMs. — Matthew Ismael Ruiz, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026 Teen takeovers are a social media phenomenon, created when young people designate a gathering place and start showing up en masse. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 25 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
  • Fathom Entertainment, the specialty distributor jointly owned by major theater chains AMC, Cinemark and Regal, has named Jason Brenek its new CEO.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
  • The National Science Foundation jointly funds and operates the observatory with the Department of Energy’s Office of Science.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of jointly
Adverb
  • Every Californian deserves fair wages, fair benefits, and the right to collectively bargain.
    — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • Every branch of the Television Academy collectively deemed it one of the year’s eight best dramas.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 July 2026
Definition of collectively
Adverb
  • Paul stressed that James wasn’t currently handicapping any teams after James and the Lakers mutually parted aways following eight seasons.
    — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Justin Baldoni broke months of silence about his mutually destructive legal battle with fellow actor Blake Lively, hoping to sway the court of public opinion — but drawing a mixed verdict from public relations experts.
    — David K. Li, NBC news, 9 July 2026
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