as in throng
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
a swarm of tourists descends upon the island every summer
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of swarm
Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2025
That primarily comes down to either using a swarm of smaller drones or one heavy-lift drone.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 Dec. 2025
Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The two grow visibly emotional as rapid-fire footage plays, including shots of the young men’s daily arrival and interactions with swarming press outside the downtown Manhattan courthouse.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for swarm
Noun
The system uses several 50 kW industrial laser units to create a single powerful beam that kills drone swarms, cruise missiles, and fast-moving threats from a long distance.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2025
That primarily comes down to either using a swarm of smaller drones or one heavy-lift drone.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 Dec. 2025
Verb
Rempe ‘still has some limitations’ Early in Monday’s contest, Rangers forward Matt Rempe laid a big hit on Mammoth forward Kevin Stenlund and was immediately swarmed by Daniil But.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The two grow visibly emotional as rapid-fire footage plays, including shots of the young men’s daily arrival and interactions with swarming press outside the downtown Manhattan courthouse.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for swarm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swarm
Noun
-
Ultimately, the popular Lake Eola Farmer’s Market could relocate to a portion of the street to help bring throngs of people, which would also benefit businesses there as city leaders have tried for years to bolster retail offerings.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
-
Much to Jack’s surprise, Anna is among the throng of local press.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Despite its unevenness, The Bone Temple delivers enough carnage and ritual sacrifice to satiate the horror flock.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
-
Their flock consists largely of interns and junior staffers, earnest but broke.—
Tara Palmeri,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Her defensive effort led to a transition 3-pointer for Maddie Scherr that electrified the home crowd for TCU.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
-
Minneapolis police and deputies with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office are still on the scene for crowd control measures, and metal gates have been set up to keep protesters at bay.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Where Game of Thrones the HBO series was a fantasy juggernaut with sweeping shots of warrior hordes and big twists, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is told from a single viewpoint as Sir Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg wander through Westeros while the Targaryen dynasty rules the Iron Throne.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Jan. 2026
-
Payton wants to see members of his current staff get those same opportunities, but the horde of interviews this week for members of Denver’s staff also helped frame the importance of what lies ahead for the Broncos.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Swarm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swarm. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
