as in swarm
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
a horde of mosquitoes hordes of tourists from the cruise ship crowded the shops and cafes
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Recent Examples of horde
As hordes of protesters descended on US airports where travelers were being detained under Trump’s 2017 travel ban on people from seven predominantly Muslim countries, Burroughs issued a temporary restraining order blocking the removal of individuals from those countries.
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Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
During a snowstorm outside of Jackson, Wyo., Joel (Pedro Pascal) saves Abby (Dever) from a horde of infected, only to be ambushed.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
The entire town falls under siege by an infected horde, allowing Abby to easily isolate Joel, who left on patrol earlier that morning with Ellie's friend Dina (Isabela Merced).
—EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025
With hordes of German and Japanese investors figuratively waving wads of marks and yen at anyone offering dollars, the value of the U.S. dollar set new records.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2025
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Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
During a snowstorm outside of Jackson, Wyo., Joel (Pedro Pascal) saves Abby (Dever) from a horde of infected, only to be ambushed.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
The entire town falls under siege by an infected horde, allowing Abby to easily isolate Joel, who left on patrol earlier that morning with Ellie's friend Dina (Isabela Merced).
—EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025
With hordes of German and Japanese investors figuratively waving wads of marks and yen at anyone offering dollars, the value of the U.S. dollar set new records.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horde
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Sasse, a former U.S. senator with little higher education experience before he was tapped as UF’s president, was greeted by a swarm of protestors who stormed the alumni hall’s lobby after a meeting with students ended.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 May 2025
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He was quickly enveloped in a swarm of church hats.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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As throngs jammed the street in front of the building, the Native Sons fired off Roman candles, pinwheels, and rockets, in celebration of America’s birthday.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
20 May 2025
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Standing amid a throng of fellow protesters outside the Supreme Court Thursday morning, Young Woon Han was worried about his future son or daughter.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
15 May 2025
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This was a crowd of critics and journalists from around the world.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
15 May 2025
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Come for the seafood and stay for the weekend live music and waterfront views that draw a loyal, unpretentious crowd.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
15 May 2025
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They are obliged to keep their flocks penned up, spending hundreds of dollars each month on animal feed.—
Taylor Luck,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 May 2025
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Any time a bird gets sick, the entire flock is killed to help keep bird flu from spreading.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Attendees will have a chance to participate in a flash mob during the parade.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2025
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Hindus were among the victims: Their homes, temples, and businesses were attacked by mobs; thousands of Hindus living near the Indian border crossed over to seek refuge.—
Simon Montlake,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 May 2025
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“Horde.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horde. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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