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
Noel Murray, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
Once in position, a swarm of these ball-like robots could map the terrain, send data back to operators, and even deploy instruments in locations too dangerous or difficult for human access.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2025
Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
An upstairs front window — believed to be the room where Westman stayed — was opened as neighbors recalled how their normally quiet street was upended Wednesday, when police swarmed the property hours after the deadly attack that left two children dead and 18 others injured.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Meanwhile, Wendy enters the lab to chat with the aliens, using a language that consists of clicks and sighs — like a swarm of insects nesting in a windswept forest.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025
Once in position, a swarm of these ball-like robots could map the terrain, send data back to operators, and even deploy instruments in locations too dangerous or difficult for human access.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
All three were swarmed by adoring fans after the set.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
An upstairs front window — believed to be the room where Westman stayed — was opened as neighbors recalled how their normally quiet street was upended Wednesday, when police swarmed the property hours after the deadly attack that left two children dead and 18 others injured.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swarm
Noun
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Race day is sensory overload; a heaving throng in shorts and sneakers, in charity tops and fancy dress.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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In the accompanying music video, NBATAE, clad in a San Antonio Spurs jersey and shades, is wheeled around his neighborhood while surrounded by a throng of supporters, immediate and extended family.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Pay attention to who flocks to your orbit.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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As pastoralist communities moved their flocks, the sheep had more contact with infected wild animals.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Owalas are made with stainless steel, so water stays cold for hours, and the 16-ounce size is ideal for the younger kid crowd.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
3 Sep. 2025
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Throughout the 90 minute show, the quintet made their disparate sounds flow into a cohesive setlist, with Lewis’ strong vocals stunning the already-rapt crowd.—
William Earl,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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As an extra challenge for Wheat, the extended (and hair-raisingly hilarious) sequence of a horde of children running through glass doors and breaking down wooden fences was accomplished by 17 little people, meaning the hairstylist had to match each stunt double’s hair to a child actor’s.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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Cut to 28 days later, when Spike was rescued from a horde of infected by Sir Jimmy Crystal (Jack O'Connell), another original survivor who turned out to be the leader of a barbaric cult.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Swarm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swarm. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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