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as in throngs
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 gangs
a group involved in secret or criminal activities
the club owner was accused of having connections with a mob of racketeers
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as in masses
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 mobs
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
The city belongs to law-abiding residents, not roaming mobs looking to make a name for themselves or to contribute to the chaos or violence, and to get social media attention.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
The public scares me, mobs scare me.
—Liz McNeil, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
In 1961, Freedom Rider civil rights activists were attacked by violent mobs in Anniston and Birmingham, Alabama.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
So, how to make the most of a visit without getting bogged down in mobs of tour groups and Instagrammers jostling for the iconic shot?
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
After dinner, ranchers show off the abilities of their Border collies to muster mobs of sheep.
—New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Angry mobs burned down the offices of the prime minister and president, police stations and the homes of top politicians who were forced to flee on army helicopters.
—Binaj Gurubacharya, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Sinhalese mobs attacked Tamil homes, businesses and neighborhoods in what became known as Black July – days of violence orchestrated by the government that killed thousands of Tamils and displaced many more.
—Eranda Jayawickreme, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
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In its stead, Johnson backed a policy that essentially codified powers police already had to disperse mobs once they’re formed.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
The city belongs to law-abiding residents, not roaming mobs looking to make a name for themselves or to contribute to the chaos or violence, and to get social media attention.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
The public scares me, mobs scare me.
—Liz McNeil, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
In 1961, Freedom Rider civil rights activists were attacked by violent mobs in Anniston and Birmingham, Alabama.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
So, how to make the most of a visit without getting bogged down in mobs of tour groups and Instagrammers jostling for the iconic shot?
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
After dinner, ranchers show off the abilities of their Border collies to muster mobs of sheep.
—New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Angry mobs burned down the offices of the prime minister and president, police stations and the homes of top politicians who were forced to flee on army helicopters.
—Binaj Gurubacharya, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Sinhalese mobs attacked Tamil homes, businesses and neighborhoods in what became known as Black July – days of violence orchestrated by the government that killed thousands of Tamils and displaced many more.
—Eranda Jayawickreme, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
Toward Tuanzebe and the rest of the team that mobs him.
—Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mobs
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Just a forehand shot away from the red clay courts, Auteuil is an authentic pocket of Paris that’s far from the tourist throngs—and the stereotypes sometimes saddled on it by east-leaning Parisians.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The Israel Day parade has always been a must-attend event for mayors, governors and other political leaders to celebrate the Jewish state with throngs of revelers who pack Fifth Avenue.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Haiti remains in the grip of violent gangs despite recent gains in parts of Port-au-Prince.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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On the other side, De la Espriella has promised to fiercely crack down on criminal groups and build 10 megaprisons, following in a similar vein as El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, in his war on gangs, which has been beset by abuses, according to findings by human rights groups.—
Megan Janetsky,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Now is the time to get ahead of the swarms by controlling bagworms, aphids, whiteflies, stinkbugs, and Japanese beetles.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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Even advanced swarms often depend on stable communications and relatively simple coordination logic.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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At least 45 people were arrested in Paris on Saturday after celebrations over Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory descended into chaos, with fires set, businesses vandalized and crowds clashing with police.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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The beaches are then evaluated on criteria like uniqueness, remoteness, wildlife, calm waters, crowds, and the overall likelihood of idyllic conditions.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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Blank believes his grandpa would have appreciated the way this year’s Mavericks team plays, with an emphasis on getting on base, small ball, run manufacturing, pitching depth, and quality defense over trying to out-slug teams with hordes of homers.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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Great hordes of prehistoric-looking horseshoe crabs also are coming in to spawn.—
Charles Seabrook,
AJC.com,
16 May 2026
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Instead, horses are often owned by sponsors, investors or syndicates.—
Danielle Rossingh,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Criminal syndicates The consequences extend far beyond South America.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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Looking for more ways to entice flocks of birds to your yard?—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2026
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In a West Bank spring where Palestinians used to rest and water their flocks, Israeli settlers now swim.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
27 May 2026
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The auteur can now cross another genre off his bucket list with The Samurai and the Prisoner (Kokurojo), a stately and rather stagy historical mystery set during the 16th century, at a time when warring clans fought and outmaneuvered each other for control of the land.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2026
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Our story begins in the winter of that year, as Murashige — along with his wife Chiyoho (Yuriko Yoshitaka) and the small handful of clans loyal to their family — barricade themselves behind the peripets of Arioka Castle and wait for death to arrive at their doorstep.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mobs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mobs. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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