as in crowd
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
grabbed a megaphone and addressed the vast throng
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Recent Examples of throng
Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
As throngs jammed the street in front of the building, the Native Sons fired off Roman candles, pinwheels, and rockets, in celebration of America’s birthday.
—Michael Luo, New Yorker, 20 May 2025
Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
Sotheby’s was heaving before the 7 p.m. kick-off, with packed seats and an excited crowd thronged at the back of the salesroom.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 5 Mar. 2025
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Noun
For instance, the ballroom at Bell Works New Jersey can be booked for galas and weddings, and a sprawling rooftop deck provides a scenic milieu for outdoor corporate clambakes and private throngs.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
As throngs jammed the street in front of the building, the Native Sons fired off Roman candles, pinwheels, and rockets, in celebration of America’s birthday.
—Michael Luo, New Yorker, 20 May 2025
Verb
Crowds flock to Old Trafford ahead of the Premier League game against Arsenal last weekend (Michael Regan/Getty Images)
On stadium tours, still thronged daily, the old tunnel is pointed out as the last remaining piece of the 1910 ground.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
Sotheby’s was heaving before the 7 p.m. kick-off, with packed seats and an excited crowd thronged at the back of the salesroom.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throng
Noun
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These ideas are meant to give CNN viewers something extra in an era when many news executives acknowledge traditional presentations are losing their ability to captivate large crowds.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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Far-right groups promoted a false rumor that the attacker was a migrant, leading to days of race riots that saw crowds of agitators target and attack hotels housing asylum seekers.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
Verb
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As technology got better, so did the ability to create waves both experienced surfers would flock to, as well as a place newcomers intimidated by the unpredictability of the ocean – or the thought of sharks lingering nearby — could enjoy.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
30 May 2025
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Audiences flock toward creators who look and feel authentic and whose content aligns with their values.—
Jason Hall,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Joseph Quinn’s Hellfire Club captain Eddie, a new fan favorite, sadly perished after being attacked by a swarm of Demobats in Episode 9.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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These swarms are faster, more adaptive, and more resilient.—
Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Now, Fox Sports CEO Eric Shanks was presenting a vision where Buxton could be IndyCar’s lead voice and create a bridge to the horde of new F1 fans in the United States — many of whom were hooked by the same Netflix show that made Buxton so well known here.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Drawing even more hordes to South Florida this holiday weekend: the Air & Sea Show on May 24-25 in South Beach.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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“Throng.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throng. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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