Synonyms of flocks

flocks 1 of 2

noun

plural of flock

1

as in swarms

a great number of persons or creatures massed together

a flock of obstreperous reporters at the press conference

Synonyms & Similar Words

• swarms
• throngs
• hordes
• crowds
• masses
• multitudes
• legions
• herds
• masses
• droves
• armies
• mobs
• millions
• bikes
• hosts
• routs
• crushes
• crams
• presses
• rabbles
• riffraffs
• gaggles
• piles
• rabblements
• scrums
• mountains
• heaps
• jams
• logjams

2

as in herds

a group of domestic animals assembled or herded together

a flock of sheep crossing the road

Synonyms & Similar Words

• swarms
• herds
• droves
• packs
• schools
• colonies
• coveys
• pods
• gaggles
• plumps

flocks

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crowds
• invades
• swarms
• throngs
• mobs
• jams
• infests
• overruns
• besets
• dams
• plugs (up)
• clogs
• obstructs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of flocks

Noun

With several scenes showcasing flocks of pigeons, Mundruczó estimates that around 1,000 birds were used in the production — which filmed in Sydney, Australia and New York — with professional pigeon handlers present on set. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

And then there are the animals The regulations say domestic or other animals kept in groups such as packs, herds, litters, bevies or flocks larger than three are prohibited, unless the Village approves otherwise by resolution. — Luisa Yanez updated September 3, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

Editor’s pick More picks A rare bird draws flocks of Southern California birders to this Irvine marsh to get a glimpse. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Kessler recalls the sound of flocks of birds that were often nearby picked up by the microphones. — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 27 Aug. 2026

Most hold temporary visas and are paid by their employers to spend 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with flocks of sheep. — Anne Pisor, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026

Then, a legion of supporters flocks to the comment section of the Instagram highlight for Sanchez’s latest heroics to alert Hayes or the USWNT. — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Adding to the odds, turkey flocks in Cambria appear to be getting bigger. — Kathe Tanner, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026

So, what did Wild Florida look like before flocks of people made this place home base? — Candace Barone, Florida Times-Union, 15 Aug. 2026