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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
Laura Fay, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent outbreaks were documented at poultry farms and backyard flocks in states including Arkansas, Kansas, Maryland, Nebraska and New York, affecting more than 128,000 birds combined.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Imagine herds of guanacos, native llama-like creatures, grazing below dramatic peaks; flocks of flamingos swimming across lagoons; and not another traveler in sight.
—Jeaninne Sanz, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
Lakeland, Finland Everyone flocks to Lapland in the far north, but Finland’s Lakeland region is just as enticing.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 20 Dec. 2025
Snow geese migration patterns bring large flocks each fall and spring, but peak numbers typically come in the winter, according to the MDC.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Dec. 2025
Government jobs draw flocks of China's youths.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
Bird flu already had been detected in poultry flocks in Wisconsin.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 14 Dec. 2025
The agency is concerned that some wild birds, geese, backyard domestic fowl and commercial poultry flocks may have contracted Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, which is contagious among bird populations.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025
Noun
To prevent their flocks from contracting bird flu, officials suggest poultry owners keep their animals away from wild and migratory birds, isolate animals with signs of illness, disinfect equipment and other items, and limit the flock's contact with people.
—Laura Fay, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent outbreaks were documented at poultry farms and backyard flocks in states including Arkansas, Kansas, Maryland, Nebraska and New York, affecting more than 128,000 birds combined.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Imagine herds of guanacos, native llama-like creatures, grazing below dramatic peaks; flocks of flamingos swimming across lagoons; and not another traveler in sight.
—Jeaninne Sanz, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
Lakeland, Finland Everyone flocks to Lapland in the far north, but Finland’s Lakeland region is just as enticing.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 20 Dec. 2025
Snow geese migration patterns bring large flocks each fall and spring, but peak numbers typically come in the winter, according to the MDC.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Dec. 2025
Government jobs draw flocks of China's youths.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2025
Bird flu already had been detected in poultry flocks in Wisconsin.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 14 Dec. 2025
The agency is concerned that some wild birds, geese, backyard domestic fowl and commercial poultry flocks may have contracted Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, which is contagious among bird populations.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flocks
Noun
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The 236-foot former drug-runner ship Hilma Hooker offers one of the most impressive wreck dives in the region, though the vertical walls at The Cliff, vibrant reefs at Sweet Dreams, and swarms of sealife at Salt Pier are just as unforgettable.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
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The system uses several 50 kW industrial laser units to create a single powerful beam that kills drone swarms, cruise missiles, and fast-moving threats from a long distance.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Now the agency can establish a management plan for these wayward herds — one that hunters could potentially play a role in going forward.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
8 Jan. 2026
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Imagine herds of guanacos, native llama-like creatures, grazing below dramatic peaks; flocks of flamingos swimming across lagoons; and not another traveler in sight.—
Jeaninne Sanz,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Dec. 2025
Verb
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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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Long takes emphasize the mental labor of Hujar’s self-exploration, and Sachs’s framing (with cinematography by Alex Ashe) crowds the pair together to evoke the intimacy of their talk.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
5 Nov. 2025
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Shooting scene becomes site of vigil Hours after the shooting, throngs of neighbors gathered at a vigil near the scene to remember Good and express their outrage at her killing.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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In its early years, the mall hosted a variety of celebrities and entertainment, from walk-around cartoon characters for throngs of exuberant kids to a visit from Chicago radio icon Dick Biondi for autographs.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Moisture invades your porch cushions and flooring, leading to the growth of mold, mildew, and algae.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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Both sides gave conflicting accounts of the incident, which follows weeks of retaliation from China after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested Tokyo might intervene if China invades Taiwan.—
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semafor.com,
8 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Theme parks use hordes of performers to bring their worlds to life.—
Sasha Richie,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Jan. 2026
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But the number of Oscar voters in town explodes each year once the fest kicks off, as hordes of actors, directors, writers, songwriters, executives, publicists and others descend on the city, which normally has a population of less than 45,000.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Flocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flocks. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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