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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
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.
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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
Residents endure temperatures as low as 13 degrees in their homes, huddling together under blankets and using gas stoves for heat and meals.
—Vasilisa Stepanenko, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
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
Residents endure temperatures as low as 13 degrees in their homes, huddling together under blankets and using gas stoves for heat and meals.
—Vasilisa Stepanenko, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for huddling
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Sidewalk chaos concerns Residents in Chicago have already raised alarms about delivery robots crowding sidewalks and creating hazards.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Two days later, Abdul Basir Watan joined dozens of inmates' families crowding outside the hospital in central Kabul.—
Fazelminallah Qazizai,
NPR,
19 Mar. 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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There’s nothing quite as humbling as crouching next to a random airport outlet.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Lakers announced themselves as a legitimate playoff threat by piling up thrilling, clutch time wins.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Flowers are already piling up outside the Rocha home, where the family has lived for 20 years.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The slower movement had a swarming, rich sound.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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Tiny eye-biting flies are swarming all over the San Gabriel Valley and pestering residents.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Huddling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/huddling. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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