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as in crowd
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
a mob of pigeons soon flocked around us after they spied the bread crumbs
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as in populace
the body of the community as contrasted with the elite
political speeches designed to appeal to the mob
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Recent Examples of mob
Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Violence against Palestinians in the West Bank has continued to escalate for months as mobs of settler extremists attempt to force the civilians out of their homes, clashing with Israel Defense Forces personnel sent to quell the crowds at times.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 31 Dec. 2025
Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 24 Nov. 2025
Fans mobbed him like a Hollywood star.
—Mike Valerio, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The quarterback and his teammates ran across the celebration stage to mob 311-pound center Pat Coogan, who was visibly shocked to be the center of attention at another landmark moment for these incredible, unbeaten Hoosiers.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
Violence against Palestinians in the West Bank has continued to escalate for months as mobs of settler extremists attempt to force the civilians out of their homes, clashing with Israel Defense Forces personnel sent to quell the crowds at times.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
Two of the stars of Twilight of the Warriors, Louis Koo and martial arts legend Sammo Hung, were on hand in Ho Chi Minh City — and they were mobbed, so the signs were certainly positive.
—Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 24 Nov. 2025
Fans mobbed him like a Hollywood star.
—Mike Valerio, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mob
Noun
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Her defensive effort led to a transition 3-pointer for Maddie Scherr that electrified the home crowd for TCU.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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Minneapolis police and deputies with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office are still on the scene for crowd control measures, and metal gates have been set up to keep protesters at bay.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The series follows the Black Mafia Family in Detroit and is based on a true story.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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On the surface, the crime drama follows the rise and fall of the Black Mafia Family — one of the most influential crime families in the country.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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After the war, many Iranians hoped things would change and that the government would leverage the nationalistic rally around the flag to introduce a more tenable social contract with the populace.—
CNN Staff,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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The arrest of Maduro, while a monumental relief for the long-oppressed and abused Venezuelan populace, was incidental.—
Anthony Dominguez,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2026
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Ranchers, farmers, horse trainers and livestock traders flock to the city where the west begins for 23 days of competitions, auctions and education.—
Chris Torres,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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Today's buyers are flocking to these gorgeous properties that boast character and detail galore, according to real estate pros.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
5 Jan. 2026
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Ultimately, the popular Lake Eola Farmer’s Market could relocate to a portion of the street to help bring throngs of people, which would also benefit businesses there as city leaders have tried for years to bolster retail offerings.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
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Much to Jack’s surprise, Anna is among the throng of local press.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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People are supposed to be using drugs and joining gangs and garbage is supposed to be scattered on the ground rather than placed in bins.—
Rafael Perez,
Daily News,
16 Jan. 2026
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What if that individual was a gang member and of serious public safety concern?—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Jan. 2026
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The listings networks allow sellers to first list their homes discreetly in a Compass-only network while buyers working with Compass agents ostensibly get a jump on anything good before the broader public sees it.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
14 Jan. 2026
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Hunter, meanwhile, is excited to meet her new public.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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The city is in a valley, so nearly every building has a view—on this January morning, of fires dotting the hills and little, loud aircraft flying in all directions, like a mosquito swarm on a hot night.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
5 Jan. 2026
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The 236-foot former drug-runner ship Hilma Hooker offers one of the most impressive wreck dives in the region, though the vertical walls at The Cliff, vibrant reefs at Sweet Dreams, and swarms of sealife at Salt Pier are just as unforgettable.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Mob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mob. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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