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plural of flock
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as in herds
a group of domestic animals assembled or herded together a flock of sheep crossing the road

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flocks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of flock
as in crowds
to move upon or fill (something) in great numbers vacationers flocked to the towns along the shore in order to escape the August heat

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Noun
  • Magnetic swarms assemble Scientists are increasingly studying how robot swarms can collectively achieve goals, drawing inspiration from ants that work together to bridge gaps or form rafts to survive floods.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Mueller says that's where the robots come in – swarms of them.
    Kira Wakeam, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The floor and foundation were falling apart, inviting hordes of mice and fleas.
    Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The shooting broke out during a sideshow, typically an incident in which hordes of people descend on roads to watch vehicle stunts, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.
    Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Flocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flocks. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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