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 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 The captain sank to his knees on the halfway line, mobbed by his exultant team-mates. Will Jeanes, New York Times, 20 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
Verb
  • The club has enjoyed an eight-game sellout streak as fans have flocked to fill the team’s 7,200-capacity stadium in Garden City.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 2 July 2026
  • Morning mist coated the nearby Rhone River that snakes through the Alpine valley as worshippers flocked in.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Others are crowded with dozens, sometimes hundreds, of companies all vying for attention with similar messaging, products and promises.
    Jehan Lalkaka, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • For Brooklyn, those dates arrive with a roster still short in the middle and crowded on the wings.
    C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 26 June 2026

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“Mobbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mobbed. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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