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as in meeting
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
after an all-night huddle, the state legislature finally approved a budget for the coming year
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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
saw a huddle of tents that turned out to be a Scout encampment
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as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
in the lobby during intermission huddles of theatergoers were excitedly discussing the play
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as in to crowd
to gather into a closely packed group
the puppies huddled together to keep warm
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Recent Examples of huddle
Meghan Mahar, Billboard, 15 Apr. 2025
In it, Trump rises from a huddle of Secret Service agents with a trickle of blood on his cheek and an American flag flying above him.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2025
The hustle and bustle of the NFL’s annual meetings was crawling to an end earlier this month as Kevin Demoff settled into a chair in a back room off the lobby where, a couple hours prior, media members had huddled around different team owners seeking a note or quote on NFL business.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
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Noun
After a quick huddle in the dressing room with her band – and some birthday cake – Morris was ready to give her all onstage, thanking White Claw® for bringing everyone together.
—Meghan Mahar, Billboard, 15 Apr. 2025
In it, Trump rises from a huddle of Secret Service agents with a trickle of blood on his cheek and an American flag flying above him.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
Before long, coins lined the bottom of the arcade machine panels everywhere, while people of all ages waited for their shot at the title while huddled around the screen watching the action unfold.
—Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2025
The hustle and bustle of the NFL’s annual meetings was crawling to an end earlier this month as Kevin Demoff settled into a chair in a back room off the lobby where, a couple hours prior, media members had huddled around different team owners seeking a note or quote on NFL business.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for huddle
Noun
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Buffett made the announcement at the close of Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting in Omaha, Nebraska.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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The 28-year-old got to finishing fights in his most recent outing, knocking out former UFC welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns in the third round of their UFC 299 meeting.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Noun
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This fungus cluster also generated airborne spores, infecting the soldiers.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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While red, inflamed skin was often seen as the norm, my flares—ranging from deep brown or purplish dry patches to clusters of tiny, itchy bumps—looked more like a disease to be feared and ashamed of rather than understood and treated.—
Raelle Kennedy,
Health,
12 May 2025
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Fetterman voted for several of President Donald Trump’s nominees, like Attorney General Pam Bondi, and has been a fervent supporter of Israel in its war in Gaza against the terrorist group Hamas.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
11 May 2025
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If there is space, the group may welcome back a few former students with an alternate project.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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So, the Frost roster was suddenly crowded with Pattys.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2025
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Monday, seven Detroit reporters crowded around Bregman’s locker in the visiting clubhouse.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Video shared by the Sarasota Police Department shows the agency’s marine unit pull up alongside the runaway boat and match the speed as a lieutenant crouched on the edge.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2025
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While the officer was crouched down, the ATV driver lifted the vehicle into a wheelie, striking the officer in the face, the statement said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Kennedy has long suspected the race may also be one of the largest annual gatherings of deputies linked to the department’s notorious tattooed subgroups.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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In an Oval Office press gathering Thursday, Trump was asked directly about port workers losing their jobs because of lack of trade.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2025
Noun
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Compressor adds the ability to customize output settings and perform batch output jobs.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2025
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If Jeff Bezos’s space company, Blue Origin, can make its own reusable rocket fully operational, Amazon will start flinging satellites up into the sky in big batches as SpaceX does.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
6 May 2025
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2025
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Treat them well, and these versatile groupings will dazzle all season long.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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“Huddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/huddle. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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