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as in throng
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
a flock of obstreperous reporters at the press conference
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Recent Examples of flock
Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Birds in flocks infected with the disease are destroyed to prevent the deadly virus’ spread.
—Donnelle Eller, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
Now, with this landmark status, fans will have even more reason to continue to flock to the neighborhood and take photos.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Charismatic leaders such as Bob Knight, Gene Keady, Lou Henson, Lute Olson and Jud Heathcote commanded the spotlight, sparred with one another and drew flocks of fans to their arenas.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Birds in flocks infected with the disease are destroyed to prevent the deadly virus’ spread.
—Donnelle Eller, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
If soft drink spills, melted ice cream, or cookie crumbs are not cleaned up, wasps will flock to eat it.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
Now, with this landmark status, fans will have even more reason to continue to flock to the neighborhood and take photos.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flock
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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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Come summer, throngs of tourists descend on the likes of Florence, Rome and Venice to marvel at the historic architecture and sample the delicious food.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
3 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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Those warheads typically carry 30 kg to 50 kg of explosives and can pack a punch, particularly when used in large swarms, with advanced versions capable of a range of up to 1,200 miles.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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The race to fill the high-profile void Greene leaves behind as having been one of the most aggressive attack dogs of the MAGA movement is crowded, with more than a dozen candidates appearing on the ballot in a special election on Tuesday -- the majority of whom are Republicans.—
Halle Troadec,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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During the day, the town gets crowded with tourists from the nearby Costa del Sol.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2026
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The regular crowd shots of the waiting room too often reduce the afflicted into a zombie-like horde bent on making life more difficult for our beloved medical staff.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Just seems like the Mariners’ horde of young talent leaves them far better positioned to keep their crown a little while.—
Kevin Sherrington
Mar. 6,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The first of the three legs in an inaugural fundraiser called the Wagora Bike Ride unspools along rocky red clay roads and through rutted jeep tracks, past braying herds of zebra and startled warthogs.—
Tom Vanderbilt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Anglesey farmers, known for their cattle-breeding, would drive their herds across the strait themselves, often losing animals to the waves.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Iran war briefly drove oil to $118 a barrel, the highest price since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The last time oil prices breached $110 per barrel was after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 Mar. 2026
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As the final second ticked off the court, Argyle players raced onto the court and mobbed each other at midcourt, the mission finally complete.—
Greg Riddle,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Jeu de Paume show has been mobbed, to the point that the museum has added extended hours to accommodate the demand.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Flock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flock. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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