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as in crowding
to gather into a closely packed group
the puppies huddled together to keep warm
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as in crouching
to lie low with the limbs close to the body
huddled under her bed during a game of hide-and-seek
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Recent Examples of huddling
Hours before a game, while huddling with New York Mets first-base coach Antoan Richardson over a monitor, Juan Soto spotted something on video that even an experienced eye might miss.
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Prince William, Princess Kate, the children and chaperones were spotted huddling under umbrellas to try to stay dry from the rain.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Will Sammon, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Prince William, Princess Kate, the children and chaperones were spotted huddling under umbrellas to try to stay dry from the rain.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for huddling
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Shortly after, Capitol Police moved the protesters over to the side as the victims began speaking to avoid crowding the driveway of the Capitol.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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American Airlines is adding non-stop, daily service between MIA and Milan, betting on the appeal of its culture and wealth even as record numbers of Americans are already traveling to Europe and crowding its largest cities.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Aug. 2025
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Joining the two this year is a 5-foot pussycat, which comes poised to pounce in a crouching position with adjustable glowing eyes.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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In footage shared by the AP, the leopard was seen crouching on the ground next to the boy's vehicle before chasing the car and leaping at the window.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Their rent was due, daycare costs were piling up, and now, after changes to popular repayment options, $582 in student loan interest had quietly hit his account.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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When Panfilio moved alone to Genoa during high school to study cuisine and patisserie, starting his many internships in the hospitality sector and piling up experiences at a young age, cuisine took over and cycling had to take a step back.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Browns swarming Joe Burrow for sacks on three consecutive plays in the fourth quarter, driving the Bengals back from the 20 to their own goal line, was an incredible show of force created by a front four that will only improve with more time together.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Nordstrom is swarming with deals up to 80 percent off this Labor Day weekend.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Huddling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/huddling. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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