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as in meetings
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 clusters
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 groups
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 piles
to gather into a closely packed group
the puppies huddled together to keep warm
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Recent Examples of huddles
Dave Quinn, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The offense’s huddles didn’t break in rhythm, and so a slow rush to line led to some issues with protection calls, which needed a sense of urgency.
—Mike Kaye
september 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Our team leaders also prioritize recognition during weekly huddles.
—Sonali Bloom, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
The behind-the-scenes shots captured the 44-year-old star in various moments throughout his pre-show routine, from quiet time in his dressing room to huddles with his costars.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The offense’s huddles didn’t break in rhythm, and so a slow rush to line led to some issues with protection calls, which needed a sense of urgency.
—Mike Kaye
september 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Our team leaders also prioritize recognition during weekly huddles.
—Sonali Bloom, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks huddles with his team during the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 27, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for huddles
Noun
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In August, Mamdani held meetings with business leaders, including Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, and Robert Wolf, the CEO of 32 Advisors and the former chair and CEO of UBS Americas.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
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The working group held 10 meetings between July and September, and talked to various entities affected or interested.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Its placement in the rankings highlights how coastal areas of China invest in large-scale infrastructure to support their dense urban and industrial clusters.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Approximately 1,400 Palestinians and 13 Israelis died in the operation, which lasted 22 days, according to aid groups.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Most Marxist groups in Britain have spent at least some years inside the Labour Party, hoping to change it from within.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
4 Oct. 2025
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This recipe piles them on, casting apples — which are starting to appear at farmers markets — and nuts front and center as main characters supported by a chorus of greens.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Sep. 2025
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That’s where the paperwork piles up, court fees skyrocket, and grieving families are forced into bureaucratic limbo for months — sometimes years.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Visitors will encounter stories of MoAD’s Emerging Artist Program, its classroom initiatives, and signature gatherings like the Afropolitan Ball and Diaspora Dinner.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
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There’s also a new fudgy Polar Pizza that’s perfect for fall gatherings.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The sales pitch included the possibility to order small batches, starting from 300 pieces and the possibility to import into Europe with zero percent tax.—
Ellen Groves,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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Working in 2 batches, cook sandwiches until toasted and cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes per side.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The pair's influence generally seems to result in a style of hit that Swift has referred to as a glitter gel pen song, one of three metaphorical groupings of music that make up her discography.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Three-receiver sets are the norm for nearly every team on Seattle’s schedule, and Macdonald likes to match those 11 personnel groupings with his three best cover corners.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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These cheerful yellow dishes remind us of our grandparents’ tablescapes with colorful arrays of roasted vegetables and desserts filled with fresh berries.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Until now, similar arrays held only hundreds of qubits.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Huddles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/huddles. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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