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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
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Keen observers may witness small flocks of Phalaropes swimming in dizzy circles in the quiet ponds.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
But the latest nod to bearishness may be signs of consumers flocking to more off-price retailers such as TJ Maxx, Burlington Stores and Ross Stores in an effort to stretch their dollars.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Today's solar companies are turning to flocks of sheep to trim grass and control weeds under solar panels.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Keen observers may witness small flocks of Phalaropes swimming in dizzy circles in the quiet ponds.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
And in that way there is something especially stoically British that continues to resonate with American fans as well as the home country followers that flocked over here for an additional dose.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
But the latest nod to bearishness may be signs of consumers flocking to more off-price retailers such as TJ Maxx, Burlington Stores and Ross Stores in an effort to stretch their dollars.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flock
Noun
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Teasdale was wedged within the throngs of the crowds but happy to have a clear view of Kirk.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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When a World War II-era bomb is found buried under a London construction site, the authorities are determined to evacuate the throngs of innocent bystanders in the vicinity.—
Kevin Cassidy,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The earthquake swarm—rare for the earthquake—prompted the South Carolina Emergency Management Division to urge residents to review earthquake preparedness steps and insurance options.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, the side that can deploy drone swarms in larger quantities than interceptors will retain an offensive advantage.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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There’s no doubt that today’s marketplace is crowded and having a great product or competitive pricing isn’t enough to guarantee business growth.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The bus service’s long waits also caused crowding and loitering in the area, spokeswoman Pauline Haberman said at the time.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Like its predecessor, Age of Imprisonment isn’t exactly a typical Zelda game, instead borrowing the design of musou series like Dynasty Warriors for hard-hitting combat against hordes of enemies.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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That has drawn an influx of fans who might not be ready for the chainsaw-wielding hordes of scare actors who greet visitors each night.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Elephants moved silently in the distance, and a herd of impala bounded across the plain, skittish but unconcerned with us.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The NewCows the drones brought us were odd animals, and even odder once clumped together in a herd.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Zarutska left Ukraine in August 2022, six months after Russia invaded, to escape the war.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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But that changed in 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine.—
Steve Drummond,
NPR,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a video that went viral, Ripley was seen being swarmed and mobbed by a group of overly aggressive fans on the street.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Chalmers swished the wide-open corner 3, giving Miami the target score of 50 and causing a wild celebration in which his teammates mobbed him on the court.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Flock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flock. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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