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 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thronged
Verb
-
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
Verb
-
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
Cite this Entry
“Thronged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thronged. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share