as in throng
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
a swarm of tourists descends upon the island every summer
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as in to climb
to move (as up or over something) often with the help of the hands in holding or pulling
one of the physical challenges had competitors swarming over a pile of logs
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Recent Examples of swarm
Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Russian officials have not identified the source of the drones, but Russia’s defense ministry has ascribed other drone swarms in the Arkhangelsk region to Ukraine.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Bay Area fans of the K-pop superstar group BTS flocked swarmed Stanford University more than 24 hours before the first of three shows on campus.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 15 May 2026
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Noun
Nothing can turn these joyful moments into annoyances faster than a swarm of bugs showing up uninvited.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Russian officials have not identified the source of the drones, but Russia’s defense ministry has ascribed other drone swarms in the Arkhangelsk region to Ukraine.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
Verb
About 20 minutes later, the bees swarmed into a hive on a tree on the North Lawn of the White House.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Bay Area fans of the K-pop superstar group BTS flocked swarmed Stanford University more than 24 hours before the first of three shows on campus.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swarm
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Several senators were still in the building after holding a session when the gunshots were heard by a throng of journalists, including two from the Associated Press.—
Joeal Calupitan,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Alex Tuch stood inside a conference room at the Four Seasons in Montreal with a throng of reporters around him and pointed the finger directly at himself.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The summer-like heat this week will no doubt have people flocking to the local beaches.—
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Trump blasted Cassidy as voters went to polls Trump called out Cassidy again as Pelican State voters were flocking to the polls, further underscoring his commitment to dislodging GOP dissenters.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Researchers believe huge quantities of groundwater likely burst onto the surface in a series of catastrophic floods that surged downhill and rapidly carved the waterworn valleys visible today.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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But Donald used that size mismatch to his advantage, leveraging an unprecedented first step and incredible agility to burst past linemen and attack the offense.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The woman alleged that Vargas later climbed onto the futon and began kissing her, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The deal can climb to $25 million with incentives.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Beginning in February 2026, foreign visitors have been required to pay a small entry fee to access the landmark as city officials attempt to better manage crowds and preserve the historic site.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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The 15,000-strong crowd gasps, whistles, and cheers.—
Mic Anderson Britannica Editors May 18,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 May 2026
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If outdoor dining is being ruined by buzzing pests, the Gootop bug zapper may be the easiest way to reclaim your outdoor space (and your cheeseburger)!—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Though Madden’s extension type has yet to be confirmed, the wider beauty world has been buzzing about K-tips, otherwise known as Keratin tips.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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China's exports gathered pace in April as factories scrambled to meet surging overseas demand from foreign buyers stockpiling goods as the Iran fanned fears of higher input costs.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Monday’s event came in the wake of a recent Missouri Supreme Court ruling that scrambled the upcoming primaries as local election clerks weigh whether, and how, to implement the new map.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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Lahren opened the discussion by contrasting today’s climate with the past, noting that traditional PR cleanup has been replaced by a mass horde looking to end lives over minor mistakes.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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This series focuses on She-Ra, the alter ego of Prince Adam’s twin sister, Princess Adora, who leads a rebellion against an evil intergalactic horde.—
Sanat Pai RaikarAll,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
4 May 2026
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