mobbed

past tense of mob
as in flocked
to move upon or fill (something) in great numbers the snack bar was mobbed as soon as the meeting was over

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Recent Examples of mobbed Balogun’s version went much faster on the pitch at Levi’s Stadium, perhaps accelerated by adrenaline or the need to complete the gesture before being mobbed by his teammates. Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Mayele put Congo ahead 10 minutes later when flicking past Nematov at the near post and was mobbed by teammates and even substitutes, who raced off the bench and across the field to join in the wild celebrations. CBS News, 28 June 2026 Henry stood still and yelled at his 5-for and 10-for milestones before he was mobbed again by teammates. ABC News, 21 June 2026 At the final whistle, the Curaçao team mobbed Room in the penalty area before journeying some 40 yards behind him to celebrate with Curaçao fans in attendance. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026 Saturday’s party for Uber One members was mobbed with celebs who danced and partied the night away on a moonlit Pier 36, entertainment website The Knockturnal recounted. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 17 June 2026 As Reyna wheeled away in celebration, hands covering his ears, he was mobbed by teammates, substitutes and even Pochettino, who raced across the field to join in the moment. James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026 Now Reyna was being mobbed by his teammates—including Berhalter’s son, also a member of the squad. Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 13 June 2026 Perhaps in any other part of the world, the 18-year-old star may have gotten mobbed instead of just a few social media posts that spotted him. Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mobbed
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  • The price of everything, rents included, have gone up as high-earning out-of-staters have flocked to South Florida.
    Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • The scenes that would soon unfold were unclear as Spieth picked up his tee and started walking, all while a hundred or so fans in rain jackets flocked toward a large hill.
    Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026
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  • Residents say that likely saved lives, as people crowded into aging 12- and 14-foot aluminum boats powered by decades-old motors.
    Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • People crowded the entrance as if waiting for their boarding group to be called, which didn’t make sense to me — there were no overhead bins to claim!
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 July 2026

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“Mobbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mobbed. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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