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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 reciprocal
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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
ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Anthropic sought assurance that its technology would not be tapped for fully autonomous weapons or domestic mass surveillance, but the DOD wanted Anthropic to grant the agency unfettered access to Claude across all lawful purposes.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Hong Kong and Beijing, however, say Lai received a fair trial and all are treated equally under the national security law that has restored order to the city since mass pro-democracy protests in 2019.
—Reuters 8 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Annika Kim Constantino,elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Small clusters of troops from Britain, France, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and the Netherlands are massing for joint military exercises with Denmark.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 20 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The mass arrests have swelled detention centers, and set ICE off on a national chase for space to warehouse those who have been apprehended.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Anthropic sought assurance that its technology would not be tapped for fully autonomous weapons or domestic mass surveillance, but the DOD wanted Anthropic to grant the agency unfettered access to Claude across all lawful purposes.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
State Farm, California’s largest home insurer, froze new business in 2023, announced 72,000 mass non-renewals, and sought a series of rate hikes.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Hong Kong and Beijing, however, say Lai received a fair trial and all are treated equally under the national security law that has restored order to the city since mass pro-democracy protests in 2019.
—Reuters 8 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
While branded semaglutide injections are no longer in short supply after a notable demand spike, the companies have continued to mass market cheaper versions directly to consumers, raising legal questions.
—Annika Kim Constantino,elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Small clusters of troops from Britain, France, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and the Netherlands are massing for joint military exercises with Denmark.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mass
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That combination makes for a happy society and ensures a populace that drives a productive economy for years to come.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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The announcers need to study intensely, learning details not only about an athlete, but what a particular sport means to the populace of a country halfway around the world.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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Managing airflow, structural loads, and engine performance in this regime requires careful testing, which is why developers typically expand speed limits gradually during early flight campaigns.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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The lobby, with its bar, vintage photo booth, and live event space, acts as the hotel’s social heartbeat with loads of good company.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Wondras’ backyard was excavated after Stacey Wondra told detectives where to find the boy’s body, the affidavit said.—
Alex Brizee
March 3,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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Harsh, Overhead Lighting Stressing your eyes with bright, artificial lighting overhead can make focusing a challenge and even throw your body’s natural circadian rhythm out of whack, says Rousell.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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List prices for Lilly's weight loss and diabetes treatments, Zepbound and Mounjaro, top $1,000 per month.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Nestlé bought a majority stake in Blue Bottle in 2017, paying $425 million for 68% of the shares.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Republicans have a slim majority in the Senate, holding 53 seats to Democrats' 45 plus two independents.—
MATTHEW BROWN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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The film shows places of uncommon beauty, along with the throngs of visitors who clamber to see them and, crucially, preserve their experiences in photos.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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Come summer, throngs of tourists descend on the likes of Florence, Rome and Venice to marvel at the historic architecture and sample the delicious food.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
3 Mar. 2026
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Also, there’s just something poetic and reciprocal about your child passing on some of their DNA to you.—
Jennifer Byrne,
Popular Science,
5 Mar. 2026
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The county Sheriff’s Office is handling the investigation under a reciprocal agreement with San Diego police, so neither department investigates its own officers or deputies.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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When Allan’s face and body were bloated as if all the years of music (playing and knowledge) had accumulated in his skin, tissue, and organs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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The official said the Yolo County District Attorney’s criminal investigation into Esparto, now in its eighth month is scrutinizing how Chee accumulated his wealth.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Mass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mass. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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