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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
ABC News, 31 May 2026
New offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel walked into the linebackers’ huddle at one point during Wednesday’s practice, which didn’t surprise Daiyan Henley in the least.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
From the train windows, expect to spot the aquamarine waves of Ligurian Sea crashing against the stony coast, candy-colored houses huddled together on the hillsides, tiny wooden boats gliding through village harbors, and flecks of golden-sand beaches.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2026
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Noun
Trump and his national security team huddle in the Situation Room for hours, all as Americans feel the pinch.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
New offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel walked into the linebackers’ huddle at one point during Wednesday’s practice, which didn’t surprise Daiyan Henley in the least.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Verb
LeBlanc and his teammates huddled in right field after the final out of the game.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
From the train windows, expect to spot the aquamarine waves of Ligurian Sea crashing against the stony coast, candy-colored houses huddled together on the hillsides, tiny wooden boats gliding through village harbors, and flecks of golden-sand beaches.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for huddle
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Evidence shows planned meeting Prosecutors say cell phone geolocation and call records showed Campbell left his home in Anson and drove about 30 minutes to an Abilene hotel to meet the minors.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Scott Butera, Affinity’s chief executive and president, offered a few comments about the closure at the May 21 Nevada Gaming Commission meeting.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Yarrow Don’t let the delicate appearance of the tiny flower clusters that characterize yarrow fool you—this is one hardy perennial.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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Supercells, which are rotating thunderstorms, could form first, then merge into larger clusters or storm complexes, the National Weather Service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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These tours are always big logistical challenges, especially if a club is flying a group of at least 100 people, including players and staff, both football and non-football.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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In another, a member of Hamas sets some fruit on the floor between the group.—
Dana Karni,
CNN Money,
12 Dec. 2025
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Short said other members of the church crowded the courtroom during the trial, and one member approached a member of his family, saying God had revealed to him that Isaac Smith was innocent.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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However, space is already getting crowded, and launching thousands of large orbital data centers would accelerate this issue.—
Sven Bilén,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
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Hilaria then put the camera down and backed away from it before crouching down on the floor and going into a headstand.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
3 Dec. 2025
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He was crouched over to the side of the passenger door.—
Betsy Shuller,
CBS News,
30 Nov. 2025
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The gathering happened on the same day Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani released a public service announcement explaining citizens' rights when confronted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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For Dennis Fipps, a 26-year Navy veteran who performed the two-bell ceremony during the event, gatherings like this can help show how history is relevant today.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Dec. 2025
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As part of the investigation, the committee has released multiple batches of documents related to the files, many of which were obtained from the committee’s subpoena to Epstein’s estate.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
10 June 2026
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That number has fluctuated from a high of 115,000 in May to a low of about 16,000 on the day before this column was published, ebbing and flowing as tickets were purchased, new batches were released and FIFA (maybe) pulled back others.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
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The Consumer Reports investigation found even wider price discrepancies than CBS LA's investigation, with the median difference between the lowest and highest price groupings landing at about 50%.—
Kristine Lazar,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Fuel accounts for roughly 15% to 30% of the total cost of food, according to the Independent Grocers Alliance, a grouping of 7,500 global supermarkets.—
Mae Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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“Huddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/huddle. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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