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Recent Examples of thronged
The yachts which have thronged the bay are fewer as summer gives way to fall, but the off-season quiet has its own appeal for visitors wanting a slice of paradise to themselves.
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Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
The cafés and restaurants here are bustling and full, the cultural venues are sold out, the parks and museums and landmarks bask in the winter sun, thronged with people.
—Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
The cafés and restaurants here are bustling and full, the cultural venues are sold out, the parks and museums and landmarks bask in the winter sun, thronged with people.
—Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thronged
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Fans flocked to the comments section to celebrate the new pic of some of their favorite stars from the show.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Fans quickly flocked to the comments section of Gosselin's post to express their concern and support for the mother of eight.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Many know it for Brooks Falls, made famous by Fat Bear Week, where in 2024 more than two-thirds of the park’s 55,000 visitors crowded the platforms to watch the bears feast on salmon.—
Susan Portnoy,
AFAR Media,
3 Oct. 2025
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Hundreds of people have crowded the streets near the disaster site, and families of the missing gathered at a nearby meeting point to wait for news and check a list of names pinned to a notice board.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Thronged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thronged. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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