Synonyms of flocked

flocked

verb

past tense of flock

as in crowded

to move upon or fill (something) in great numbers

vacationers flocked to the towns along the shore in order to escape the August heat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crowded
• invaded
• thronged
• swarmed
• mobbed
• jammed
• infested
• beset
• obstructed
• clogged
• plugged (up)
• overran
• dammed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of flocked

After news of her passing broke on August 25, fans flocked to the estate to pay respects, per WKRN. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026

Mourners flocked to a bronze statue of Dolly in the center of her hometown of Sevierville Tuesday night, exchanging stories and shedding tears. — Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

Hundreds of birdwatchers have flocked to the Irvine Ranch Water District’s San Joaquin Marsh, hoping to catch a glimpse of a juvenile purple gallinule. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

But this time, many women and mothers, especially, have flocked to the internet in Clancy's defense. — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Investors have flocked to Revolution on expectations that Rasonque could become a major new treatment option, driving the company’s stock up 166% this ​year. — CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026

For example, during the 2026 total solar eclipse, people flocked from all over to locations like Spain and Iceland to experience the eclipse far from home. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026

People have flocked there from California, Washington and Oregon, taking advantage of Boise's lower cost of living, relatively mild winters, and lively outdoor scene. — Cj Haddad,katie Tarasov, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

Hundreds flocked to the stadium’s ramps, getting a glimpse of their hometown NFL team. — Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2026