thronged

past tense of throng
as in flocked
to move upon or fill (something) in great numbers fans thronged the field to celebrate the win

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Recent Examples of thronged That is, in part, because her story differs from most others who thronged campuses. Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025 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. 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
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  • That’s because people who would have normally bought EVs later in the year flocked to buy cars early to lock in the tax break.
    Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Almost 500 users have flocked to the comments to joke, or share their theories.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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  • Drivers have limited visibility at night, and many neighborhoods are crowded during trick-or-treat hours, so crossing at corners and looking both ways is essential.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Most hikers head to McAfee Knob, a rocky outcropping that's a favorite photography stop along the Appalachian Trail, so it's often crowded.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025

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“Thronged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thronged. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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