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

Washington did grow, and for years tourists and residents flocked to the Capitol’s wide terrace overlooking the National Mall, especially at sunset. — Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2026

Britain's Prince William and Princess Anne were among the royals who flocked to Oslo to pay tribute to Harald on Wednesday. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Large crowds flocked to Oslo for the funeral, and thousands stood behind barriers on streets lined with national flags. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

Perez was one of many immigrants who flocked to Pilsen for the neighborhood’s 25th annual Mexican Independence Day Parade, a tradition that fills 18th Street with vintage cars, folk dancers and lively musicians on their way to Harrison Park. — Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026

But despite higher prices, travelers still inevitably flocked to Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and other attractions. — Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026

Many people flocked to the lakefront to take advantage of the holiday by not working and spending time with family, friends, or coworkers at 31st Street Beach. — Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026

Artists and musicians had flocked to dirt-cheap rents, populating the neighborhood with small clubs and cheap tickets. — Michael Calderone, Curbed, 4 Sep. 2026

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