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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
Now, viral video footage of a group of dogs stranded on the side of a busy roadway in China has drawn plenty of comparisons to the story, showing a reminiscent group of household critters huddling together.
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Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 26 Mar. 2026
The final days of our ordeal blurred into a nightmare of torment, wandering while daylight lasted and huddling under open shelters at night, shaking with cold.
—Elwyn "bud" Myers, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
Soon there were nearly 50 people huddling under umbrellas around the back of Thompson's car, some of whom had parked at the neighboring Northstar Family Church and walked through the wet grass and puddles to join the growing crowd.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
But everyone else stripped down to their bathing suits, huddling in the heated confines of a womb-like space.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
These are parks that come alive in the winter, with warm temps and surprisingly vibrant ecosystems that thrive when the rest of the country is huddling under a blanket of snow and ice.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 23 Feb. 2026
The officials reversed several calls, one after initiating a review and others after huddling on the floor.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The two are seen huddling under a tree in the rain, laughing companionably.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The cost of heating a home over winter is now more than some elderly couples’ pensions, Pekingnology reported, and villagers are huddling under blankets, or secretly burning firewood.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 26 Mar. 2026
The final days of our ordeal blurred into a nightmare of torment, wandering while daylight lasted and huddling under open shelters at night, shaking with cold.
—Elwyn "bud" Myers, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
Soon there were nearly 50 people huddling under umbrellas around the back of Thompson's car, some of whom had parked at the neighboring Northstar Family Church and walked through the wet grass and puddles to join the growing crowd.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
But everyone else stripped down to their bathing suits, huddling in the heated confines of a womb-like space.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
These are parks that come alive in the winter, with warm temps and surprisingly vibrant ecosystems that thrive when the rest of the country is huddling under a blanket of snow and ice.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 23 Feb. 2026
The officials reversed several calls, one after initiating a review and others after huddling on the floor.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The two are seen huddling under a tree in the rain, laughing companionably.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The cost of heating a home over winter is now more than some elderly couples’ pensions, Pekingnology reported, and villagers are huddling under blankets, or secretly burning firewood.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for huddling
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As for crowding, Wind Cave sees its peak in summer, with around 100,000 visitors per month.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Use clean, sharp pruning tools to remove any branches growing vertically to reduce crowding and allow better airflow between the branches, which can help prevent fungal diseases.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Another photo captures the soon-to-be bride and groom crouching down on the sand with their two pet dogs.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife advises those who come in contact with mountain lions to stay calm and remain still, never run or approach a lion and avoid crouching down or bending over.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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But three people jumped on the hood of a police car, breaking its windshield, before piling into a black Nissan with no license plates and zooming north on 69th St.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Why not keep piling up on offense to help Willis here?—
Kenny Rosarion,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Neighbors were stunned Wednesday to be awoken by federal agents swarming a home, which property records show belongs to Vice Mayor Marvin Crist.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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American companies are swarming to China’s models.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Huddling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/huddling. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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