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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
Evan Bush, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
The mass deployment of technologies that these minerals make possible—fleets of electric cars; flocks of wind turbines; a cleaner energy grid—may be imperative if our society is to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and thereby avoid the most devastating impacts of climate change.
—Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
Large flocks of birds — or swarms of bats or insects — at the right altitude and speed reflect enough energy to appear on radar much like a storm.
—Brandi D. Addison, The Providence Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
Large clusters appearing on weather radars are likely massive flocks of migrating birds, not storms.
—Brandi D. Addison, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
And then a warbler pops up Back at Military Park, the group of birders flocks in semi-circle formation around a tall oak tree.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025
Some gather in dense flocks during migration and non-breeding season, feeding on tiny organisms that abound on tidal flats.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The sharp decline in egg prices is likely due to a decrease in bird flu cases in commercial and backyard flocks since the start of the year.
—Claire Malon, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Expect flocks of vibrant flamingos and tiny flitting hummingbirds spreading their wings over the turquoise waters and tangles of mangroves that unfold across lagoons that stretch parallel to the sea.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
Egg prices fell a bit, fewer sick poultry flocks were culled on farms, and officials took a breath.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
The mass deployment of technologies that these minerals make possible—fleets of electric cars; flocks of wind turbines; a cleaner energy grid—may be imperative if our society is to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and thereby avoid the most devastating impacts of climate change.
—Scott W. Stern, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
Large flocks of birds — or swarms of bats or insects — at the right altitude and speed reflect enough energy to appear on radar much like a storm.
—Brandi D. Addison, The Providence Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
Large clusters appearing on weather radars are likely massive flocks of migrating birds, not storms.
—Brandi D. Addison, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
And then a warbler pops up Back at Military Park, the group of birders flocks in semi-circle formation around a tall oak tree.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025
Some gather in dense flocks during migration and non-breeding season, feeding on tiny organisms that abound on tidal flats.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The sharp decline in egg prices is likely due to a decrease in bird flu cases in commercial and backyard flocks since the start of the year.
—Claire Malon, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Expect flocks of vibrant flamingos and tiny flitting hummingbirds spreading their wings over the turquoise waters and tangles of mangroves that unfold across lagoons that stretch parallel to the sea.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flocks
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The result is a mobile, autonomous counter-drone system that can defeat swarms of unmanned aircraft with precision and minimal collateral damage.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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Russia is suspected to be behind a series of drone swarms that surveyed and even disrupted critical infrastructure in Denmark and elsewhere, though investigations are ongoing.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Back in Jasper, take Highway 74 through Ponca and Compton, past elk herds, peekaboo river views, and dozens of waterfalls and bluff-top overlooks.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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Production of beef, goat and lamb must fall by one-third from 2020 levels through 2050, the report says, and global herds of cattle and other ruminants have to shrink by about a quarter.—
Bloomberg News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Oct. 2025
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The event drew such a large crowd on Sunday that several Surf City residents complained on social media about a lack of security and noise control, as throngs of attendees poured onto the streets and blocked traffic.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
14 Oct. 2025
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Among the throngs of fans who line up for Angel Reese’s or Caitlin Clark’s autograph after games are boys wearing their jerseys.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In contrast, prostate cancer tumors will often have an irregular shape with blurred edges as the cancer invades surrounding tissue.—
MD Published,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Israel invades Gaza as UN report alleges genocide.—
Sam Tobin,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With sunflower sea stars suddenly all but gone from their home range, sea urchin numbers exploded, and the hungry urchin hordes descended upon kelp forests.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Oct. 2025
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Typically, by the time the first scene hits the screen, handfuls (more likely hordes) of people have had first looks including cast, crew, friends, family, media, agents, managers, publicists, etc.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Bradenton, Florida Dotted with pristine sugar-white beaches, turquoise waters, no high rises and smaller crowds, Bradenton flies below the usual radar in comparison to nearby Tampa or Sarasota.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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From either direction, the canyon unfolds mile by mile, an unexpected desert Eden where fall lingers long after it’s faded elsewhere and silence fills the space crowds never reach.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Flocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flocks. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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