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as in piled
to gather into a closely packed group
the puppies huddled together to keep warm
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Recent Examples of huddled
Europe’s leaders huddled Thursday to recalibrate the future of their relationship with the US after a week of diplomatic tumult.
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J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Nearby, people huddled around a car handing out groceries.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
For nine months out of the year, one Denver construction worker spends his nights huddled in front of a computer, walking his team in Uganda through blueprints and building processes over video chat.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
The team huddled on the field, and the coach drew up a quarterback draw.
—Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
This helps to insulate them more when they are huddled together and protect them from the elements.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
The opening days of the trial included dramatic replays of the initial emergency calls, testimony from teachers who huddled with terrified students, and the mother of one of the victims recounting how her daughter had asked to leave school early that day.
—CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
At 77 — huddled inside A&R Studios, part of the historic Jim Henson studio lot that his bandmate John Mayer had recently purchased — those memories were still fresh.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2026
The Abu Asi family huddled together inside their small tent in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis, adjusting their blankets and looking for a comfortable place to sleep as winds tore through the city and heavy rain fell.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Nearby, people huddled around a car handing out groceries.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
For nine months out of the year, one Denver construction worker spends his nights huddled in front of a computer, walking his team in Uganda through blueprints and building processes over video chat.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
The team huddled on the field, and the coach drew up a quarterback draw.
—Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
This helps to insulate them more when they are huddled together and protect them from the elements.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
The opening days of the trial included dramatic replays of the initial emergency calls, testimony from teachers who huddled with terrified students, and the mother of one of the victims recounting how her daughter had asked to leave school early that day.
—CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
At 77 — huddled inside A&R Studios, part of the historic Jim Henson studio lot that his bandmate John Mayer had recently purchased — those memories were still fresh.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2026
The Abu Asi family huddled together inside their small tent in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis, adjusting their blankets and looking for a comfortable place to sleep as winds tore through the city and heavy rain fell.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for huddled
Verb
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The combo is piled high on a bed of creamy, equally tropical coconut rice.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
22 Jan. 2026
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Take a few minutes to go through high-traffic areas like the living room, entryway, and kitchen and re-home stray items that have piled up throughout the day.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Dan crouched beside her, not wanting to say any‑ thing, covering his eye with his hand.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Jan. 2026
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As the lead guide crouched down, an elephant walked around a bend in the river, maybe 30 metres ahead of us.—
Holden Frith,
TheWeek,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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By Saturday, January 10, Tehran’s Behesht-e Zahra cemetery, the country’s biggest, was crowded with families trying to bury loved ones, according to Kiarish and Maryam.—
Sarah Dean,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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Trying to make as little noise as possible, Kajumba would crawl into bed, crowded with hot limbs, and attempt to sleep.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Huddled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/huddled. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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