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Recent Examples of mobbed
In 1937 a Hollywood branch of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), widely known to be mobbed-up and corrupt, started signing up animators at other studios.
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Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
Hit exhibitions are seldom an unalloyed delight, and Vermeer, in particular, does not take kindly to being mobbed.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Pogačar and van der Poel were mobbed by photographers and warmly hugged each other after the finish.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Only problem was, teammate Trevor Zegras whirled the rookie around by the neck, and the rest of the Flyers mobbed the ice and pinned Martone against the boards in a wild celebration worthy of a playoff victory.
—CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
He was mobbed by teammates right after the final buzzer sounded at SAP Center.
—Janie McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Perhaps the most surprising moment of the entire documentary is that all of BTS is able to spend an afternoon hanging out on a beach in Santa Monica without getting mobbed by the public.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
As the final second ticked off the court, Argyle players raced onto the court and mobbed each other at midcourt, the mission finally complete.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
In 1998, the year that the series launched, he was voted one of People Magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People; in public, he was mobbed by young fans.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 20 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
Hit exhibitions are seldom an unalloyed delight, and Vermeer, in particular, does not take kindly to being mobbed.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Pogačar and van der Poel were mobbed by photographers and warmly hugged each other after the finish.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Only problem was, teammate Trevor Zegras whirled the rookie around by the neck, and the rest of the Flyers mobbed the ice and pinned Martone against the boards in a wild celebration worthy of a playoff victory.
—CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
He was mobbed by teammates right after the final buzzer sounded at SAP Center.
—Janie McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Perhaps the most surprising moment of the entire documentary is that all of BTS is able to spend an afternoon hanging out on a beach in Santa Monica without getting mobbed by the public.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
As the final second ticked off the court, Argyle players raced onto the court and mobbed each other at midcourt, the mission finally complete.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
In 1998, the year that the series launched, he was voted one of People Magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People; in public, he was mobbed by young fans.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mobbed
Verb
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Upon Pope Leo’s election in May 2025, Villanova students and faculty flocked to the on-campus chapel as the church bells rang out across the Philadelphia campus.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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Many users flocked to the comments to share their opinions on the controversial topic.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The three-block stretch, between 16th and 19th avenues, looks markedly different from just a year ago, when tents, abandoned cars and piles of trash crowded the street and sidewalks.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The analyst noted that the market for non-steroidal treatments targeting eczema and other chronic skin conditions has become increasingly crowded.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Mobbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mobbed. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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