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as in swarms
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 flocks
Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
In a West Bank spring where Palestinians used to rest and water their flocks, Israeli settlers now swim.
—Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 27 May 2026
The album, which of course features flocks of pigeons on the cover, boasts a tighter, fuller sound than previous releases, thanks in part to production by Kenneth Blume (Geese, Idles) and Klas Åhlund (Iggy Pop, Katy Perry).
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
Storms are also very structured and denser than flocks of birds.
—Marta Hill, Scientific American, 13 May 2026
Egg prices fell 39% as farmers rebuilt flocks that were decimated by an ongoing bird flu outbreak.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
After spending the day at the beach, everyone flocks into the center of town in the evenings for aperitivo, dinner, and a stroll with a gelato in hand.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Without proper direction, even brilliance can become counterproductive – another lesson leaders can keep in mind when managing their own flocks.
—Aditya Simha, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Formed by volcanic debris a quarter of a million years ago, the alkaline, algae-rich lakes attract giant flocks of hungry flamingos, along with a vast variety of wading and migratory birds.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Noun
Looking for more ways to entice flocks of birds to your yard?
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
In a West Bank spring where Palestinians used to rest and water their flocks, Israeli settlers now swim.
—Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 27 May 2026
The album, which of course features flocks of pigeons on the cover, boasts a tighter, fuller sound than previous releases, thanks in part to production by Kenneth Blume (Geese, Idles) and Klas Åhlund (Iggy Pop, Katy Perry).
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
Storms are also very structured and denser than flocks of birds.
—Marta Hill, Scientific American, 13 May 2026
Egg prices fell 39% as farmers rebuilt flocks that were decimated by an ongoing bird flu outbreak.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
After spending the day at the beach, everyone flocks into the center of town in the evenings for aperitivo, dinner, and a stroll with a gelato in hand.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Without proper direction, even brilliance can become counterproductive – another lesson leaders can keep in mind when managing their own flocks.
—Aditya Simha, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Formed by volcanic debris a quarter of a million years ago, the alkaline, algae-rich lakes attract giant flocks of hungry flamingos, along with a vast variety of wading and migratory birds.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flocks
Noun
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Some beekeepers and scientists think the warm winter in the West and early flowering season this year led bees to go into their high-activity mode early, leading to earlier swarms.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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At the same time, Iran was able to wreak havoc on military bases and data centers with swarms of low-cost Shahed drones that cost between $20,000 and $50,000, according to public estimates.—
Ian Thomas,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Beef prices have also risen sharply, as drought and other factors have reduced cattle herds.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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Huge herds of elephants gather at the water’s edge during the dry season, while boat trips bring you up close to crocodiles, hippos, buffaloes and prolific birdlife.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Verb
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The presentation is muddied a bit by the strong bass and lack of stereo separation, which crowds the lower registers (something that’s not helped by the recording's acoustics).—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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Filming in front of real audiences, alongside real racers and real pit crews, the director crowds the screen with people.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
13 Dec. 2025
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The attacks came as public officials and lawmakers have been planning to deal with throngs of visitors for the World Cup, which is slated to start next month with seven matches in Foxborough at Gillette Stadium.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
23 May 2026
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In general, juvenile crimes are more often committed with others, and images of roaming throngs of teens has an outsized presence in media and in the public’s amygdala.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The video shows the religious leader begging the Lebanese Army not to withdraw from southern Lebanon, as Israel invades.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
5 Apr. 2026
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Acute myeloid leukemia begins in the bone marrow and typically invades the bloodstream thereafter, according to the American Cancer Society.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Blank believes his grandpa would have appreciated the way this year’s Mavericks team plays, with an emphasis on getting on base, small ball, run manufacturing, pitching depth, and quality defense over trying to out-slug teams with hordes of homers.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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Great hordes of prehistoric-looking horseshoe crabs also are coming in to spawn.—
Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
16 May 2026
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“Flocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flocks. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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