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as in populace
masses plural
the body of the community as contrasted with the elite
the masses demanded the elimination of tax breaks for the rich
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as in loads
a considerable amount
I have a mass of work to do tonight
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as in weight
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
when taking pictures, focus your attention on the mass of the main subject
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as in majority
the largest part or quantity of something
believes that the great mass of voters are in the political center and consider themselves neither conservative nor liberal
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as in throng
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
a huge mass of people had gathered in the park to protest the government's latest policy
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as in to accumulate
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
clouds massing on the western side of the mountain range
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Recent Examples of mass
Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2026
By reducing that protein, Wave believes the drug can increase fat loss, particularly harmful visceral fat, while preserving lean muscle mass.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Olivia Young, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
The mass execution of prisoners had been one of his red lines for military force — the other being the killing of peaceful demonstrators.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The New Yorker, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
Plants also look stunning when massed in larger borders and foundations, or planted as a colorful low hedge.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
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Noun
These winds of gaseous metals, including iron and calcium, were mapped in three-dimensions, marking the first time astronomers have measured the internal gas motions of a disk orbiting a secondary object such as a planet or low-mass star.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Jan. 2026
By reducing that protein, Wave believes the drug can increase fat loss, particularly harmful visceral fat, while preserving lean muscle mass.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Demonstrations sparked in late December by anger over economic hardship exploded into mass protests against Iran's Islamic rulers.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
The mass execution of prisoners had been one of his red lines for military force — the other being the killing of peaceful demonstrators.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
What can mass atrocities teach us about it?
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
Plants also look stunning when massed in larger borders and foundations, or planted as a colorful low hedge.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mass
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And there’s the rub, because in reality nobody outside is actually or substantially helping defend the populace against the regime’s onslaught.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Our populace is broadly wealthy.—
Marc Novicoff,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2026
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Straining the body while lifting heavy loads, during which most people unknowingly hold their breath, increases heart rate and blood pressure.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
21 Jan. 2026
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The county, too, is already grappling with how to ensure the loads are clean of contaminants like paint and plastic.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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Together, the three systems enable continuous, adaptive whole-body autonomy — allowing humanoid robots to walk, carry, reach, and recover in real time.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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It’s designed to be biocompatible—not harmful to living tissue—though, and to stay in the body for as long as a decade and be reversible at any time with a sodium bicarbonate injection.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Framed by a light-weight carbon fiber and magnesium chassis, the Audeze LCD-5s have glossy tortoiseshell acetate earcup rings and subtle copper accents.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Ice accumulation poses the biggest threat to power lines and trees, with even a thin layer adding significant weight—up to 500 pounds per half-inch on power lines.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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According to the report, internal Buss family disputes led to the majority stake of the franchise being sold to Mark Walter last year.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The vast majority of students (86%) report using AI during the school year, according to Education Week.—
Abby McCloskey,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Including, apparently, underappreciating LeBron James, who stood before the usual throng of reporters after Thursday’s loss addressing the scuttlebutt gumming up the works this time.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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Editor’s Pick A Massacre in Mashhad In early January, after throngs of civilians filled the streets to protest the Iranian regime, internet service was cut.—
Erin Neil,
New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2026
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Nothing wrong with a little fantasy, but this year’s astrology asks us to stop romanticizing potential and start paying attention to what feels genuine, reciprocal and enduring.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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But no one was prepared for the kind of reciprocal tariffs that were announced on April 2.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
29 Dec. 2025
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Central bank buying remains a cornerstone, with emerging market institutions, particularly in the East, continuing to accumulate reserves.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Across some of the most productive farmland in the United States, a nutrient called phosphorus has been accumulating in the soil for decades, at levels far beyond what crops actually require.—
Dinesh Phuyal,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Mass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mass. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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