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Recent Examples of thronged
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.
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Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
Rachel Cusk, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thronged
Verb
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Since Green announced his retirement in June, candidates have flocked to the field to succeed him.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
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The yellow metal has soared roughly 35% this year as central banks have expanded reserves of bullion and investors have flocked to safe haven investments.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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Even from a young age, Ann seeks transcendence, and Fastvold conveys both the dark crowded muck of poverty and the young girl’s airy dreams of light and love.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
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The pet supplement space is crowded with options, many of which have cheerful packaging and confident claims, yet little transparency about efficacy.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Thronged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thronged. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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