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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
Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Onlookers were in awe at the sight of an F-18 whizzing past, almost somersaulting its way around a flock of birds during the Gijon Air Festival over the weekend.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 30 July 2025
Cathy Erway, Saveur, 6 Aug. 2025
Fans flocked to the streets of Birmingham on July 30 for a funeral procession for Osbourne, who was later laid to rest in a private family ceremony in the city.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The issue has grown more urgent as data center developments flock to the Lone Star State, including several backed by President Donald Trump and major tech companies like Facebook's parent company Meta, Google, Amazon, OpenAI and Microsoft.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Onlookers were in awe at the sight of an F-18 whizzing past, almost somersaulting its way around a flock of birds during the Gijon Air Festival over the weekend.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 30 July 2025
Verb
The street food is beloved for its bounciness, and that’s what people flock to their favorite stalls for.
—Cathy Erway, Saveur, 6 Aug. 2025
Fans flocked to the streets of Birmingham on July 30 for a funeral procession for Osbourne, who was later laid to rest in a private family ceremony in the city.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flock
Noun
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Once the throngs of travelers return home in mid-April, resorts slash rates and bare beaches abound.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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Tucked along the foothills of the northern Front Range lies a triangle of towns—Loveland, Fort Collins, and Estes Park—that deliver classic Colorado charm, access to epic outdoor adventure, and vibrant local flavor without the throngs of peak-season crowds.—
Karthika Gupta,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Some Republicans argue that Cleaver’s district, despite swarms of Democratic voters, would be easier to carve into Republican districts than the 1st District in St. Louis.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
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Short of air defense systems, Ukraine has prioritized the development and production of interceptor drones to counter these swarms.—
ERIC SCHMIDT,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Model boats and airplanes squeeze between shelves and shelves of tiny cars; a glow-in-the-dark pirate ship perches in a corner; one-of-a-kind paintings of model planes crowd the ceiling.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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And with a wide variety of options like white, multigrain, sourdough, wheat and rye crowding grocery store shelves, the decision of which kind to bring home often comes down to cost, convenience or habit over any nutritional considerations.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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The second is a developing area of low pressure much closer to home, off the Southeast U.S. coast ‒ a system that promises a dreary week of weather for hordes of beachgoers.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
4 Aug. 2025
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His wife, Penelope, is fending off a horde of obnoxious suitors trying to take his throne, while their son, Telemachus, grows up wondering if his father is still alive.—
Mekishana Pierre Published,
EW.com,
17 July 2025
Noun
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As herds of people split off, additional Metra employees surrounded the station’s entrance.—
Paulina Czupryna,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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If luck is on their side, a herd of elephants may appear, wading into the water to drink, bathe and cool off in the midday sun.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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While every season is different depending on the location, some of the past challenges have included walking across a tightrope over a cliff, rescuing themselves from a sinking car and invading a crate filled with poisonous gases and chemicals.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The pathogens that cause oak wilt and Dutch elm disease are active and will quickly invade an open pruning wound during warm weather.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The South Carolina Gamecock, after the play, ran to the end zone and was mobbed by his teammates.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Aug. 2025
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Panthers players mobbed in the corner, while the Oilers watched in dismay.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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“Flock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flock. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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