as in crowded
possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified
the theme park is thronging with tourists during the summer
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as in flocking
to move upon or fill (something) in great numbers
fans thronged the field to celebrate the win
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thronging
Adjective
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At the very least, eyes across a crowded room and all that.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
21 June 2025 -
After the air space across large swaths of the Middle East turned into a no-fly zone, the skies over Afghanistan have become increasingly crowded as airlines seek alternative flight paths to connect Asia with Europe and the US.—
Leen Al-Rashdan,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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The packed lineup includes blues stars and emerging artists.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
12 June 2025
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Near the end of the intermission, an audience member loudly cursed Trump’s name, an outburst that drew applause from the packed house.—
Dave Goldiner,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Uranium supplies are abundant, and their prices aren’t nearly as volatile as the prices are for other fuels.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2025
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The first step to calling more love into your life is to believe in your heart that love is abundant and everywhere.—
Goth Shakira,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Interest in Bruno Guimaraes and Sven Botman was rife too, but Newcastle again acted swiftly with a strong desire to secure them after others didn’t move.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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With preliminary frameworks in place for the U.K. and China, speculation is rife about whom the following agreements may be with.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Every room is awash in natural light and thoughtfully appointed—down to the gallery-like entry hall that sets the tone for the dramatic art and furnishings within.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 June 2025
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Visit in spring to avoid the worst of the crowds, and see the landscape awash in seasonal wildflower blooms.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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“Thronging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thronging. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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