1
as in throng
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
a flock of obstreperous reporters at the press conference
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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 flock
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
But the first step is to recognize the realities, rather than burying our heads in the sand like some gigantic flock of ostriches.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2025
Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
Branch and Smith-Schuster began wrestling on the turf as players from both sidelines flocked to the field.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for flock
Noun
Those concerns became reality when Reggie began attacking the resident flock.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
But the first step is to recognize the realities, rather than burying our heads in the sand like some gigantic flock of ostriches.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
Some of television’s most senior industry execs flocked to Cannes’ Hotel Majestic on Monday as MIPCOM formally kicks off another year, with the creator economy — and YouTube, in particular — firmly in the spotlight.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
Branch and Smith-Schuster began wrestling on the turf as players from both sidelines flocked to the field.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for flock
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flock
Noun
-
Dwindled in size from the thousands of Nebraska fans who took over this stadium in fourth quarter on Saturday, the throng still numbered hundreds outside of the gates near the Huskers’ locker room some 50 minutes after the game ended.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
-
Last November, in Lima's cemetery of El Sauce, throngs of people crowded around graves bringing food and drink to the deceased during Dia de Todos los Santos, or All Saints' Day.—
NPR,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
As police swarm the plant, Batman disappears in a puff of smoke.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
-
Its artwork, meanwhile, sees its author posing in a swarm of paparazzi and was recreated for the poster of Williams’ recent biopic, Better Man.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The courtroom’s gallery was crowded, with some observers weeping quietly during the brief proceeding.—
Meena Duerson,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
-
Some doctors say when the rainfall season hits in tropical countries like Singapore, people may similarly crowd indoors.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
With sunflower sea stars suddenly all but gone from their home range, sea urchin numbers exploded, and the hungry urchin hordes descended upon kelp forests.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Oct. 2025
-
Typically, by the time the first scene hits the screen, handfuls (more likely hordes) of people have had first looks including cast, crew, friends, family, media, agents, managers, publicists, etc.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Back in Jasper, take Highway 74 through Ponca and Compton, past elk herds, peekaboo river views, and dozens of waterfalls and bluff-top overlooks.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
-
Learn more about Kentucky's early history at the park museum, and see active salt springs and the bison herd.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
An enemy may have invaded your beautiful, green lawn, leaving it ugly and brown.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 Oct. 2025
-
Boaters anchoring near Karlton’s home on Sunset Lake were invading his privacy, Karlton told the Herald at the time, saying the liveaboards could see into his windows and would sometimes come onto his property.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
After the fireworks exploded, after Orion Kerkering bent to his knees in despair, after the Los Angeles Dodgers mobbed the field and claimed the National League Division Series with a 2-1 walk-off win in Game 4, the Phillies processed it all in the Dodger Stadium visitors clubhouse.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
-
In 1795, hungry Londoners mobbed King George III’s coach demanding bread.—
Roy Scranton,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Flock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flock. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share