as in throngs
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 climbs
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 swarms
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2024
Mueller says that's where the robots come in – swarms of them.
—Kira Wakeam, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
Drones reported to be flying in swarms The drones are moving in swarms, said New Jersey Assemblyman Paul Kanitra, citing statements made by the DHS to New Jersey legislators, the Asbury Park Press reported.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
As the technology evolves, Fullerton prepares students to manage increasingly complex systems, from drone swarms to autonomous delivery fleets.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Laser weapons have a number of advantages, especially when dealing with threats like drone swarms.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2024
His research and laboratory works on creating autonomous ground and aerial robots, and on robot swarms.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
But this week, the company unveiled an attack drone with a 50-mile range, capable of hunting in swarms and destroying armored vehicles.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
In environmental science, molecular robot swarms might help to detect and neutralize pollutants.
—Paul Ratner, Interesting Engineering, 1 Dec. 2024
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Magnetic swarms assemble Scientists are increasingly studying how robot swarms can collectively achieve goals, drawing inspiration from ants that work together to bridge gaps or form rafts to survive floods.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2024
Mueller says that's where the robots come in – swarms of them.
—Kira Wakeam, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
Drones reported to be flying in swarms The drones are moving in swarms, said New Jersey Assemblyman Paul Kanitra, citing statements made by the DHS to New Jersey legislators, the Asbury Park Press reported.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
As the technology evolves, Fullerton prepares students to manage increasingly complex systems, from drone swarms to autonomous delivery fleets.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Laser weapons have a number of advantages, especially when dealing with threats like drone swarms.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2024
His research and laboratory works on creating autonomous ground and aerial robots, and on robot swarms.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
But this week, the company unveiled an attack drone with a 50-mile range, capable of hunting in swarms and destroying armored vehicles.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
In environmental science, molecular robot swarms might help to detect and neutralize pollutants.
—Paul Ratner, Interesting Engineering, 1 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swarms
hordes
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The floor and foundation were falling apart, inviting hordes of mice and fleas.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2025
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The shooting broke out during a sideshow, typically an incident in which hordes of people descend on roads to watch vehicle stunts, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Swarms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swarms. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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