as in hordes
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
grabbed a megaphone and addressed the vast throng
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Recent Examples of throngs
Kevin Cassidy, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
About 20,000 university students, throngs of enthusiastic visiting alumni, and the bustling tourist traffic ensure Boone has no slow season.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Of course, this stat includes the myriad styles of chardonnay, even if our collective imagination pictures throngs of stereotypical oaky chard drinkers clinking glasses while snacking on sticks of butter.
—Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
South Congress Near downtown, South Congress is where throngs of people congregate for shopping, music, dinner, and, of course, after-dinner drinks.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
The event attracted throngs of shoppers who waited on line for hours to snag items from the apparel and homewares label.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Police in London arrested over 360 anti-Israel protesters on Saturday as throngs of people intentionally violated a new ban on support for a particular pro-Palestinian group.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Vance's winter vacation earlier this year in Vermont was disturbed by throngs of protestors angered by the administration's anti-immigration policies and handling of the Ukraine crisis.
—Jarrett Renshaw, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
The Transportation Security Administration debuted the lanes in Orlando, home to Walt Disney World and throngs of vacationers with children.
—Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
When a World War II-era bomb is found buried under a London construction site, the authorities are determined to evacuate the throngs of innocent bystanders in the vicinity.
—Kevin Cassidy, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
About 20,000 university students, throngs of enthusiastic visiting alumni, and the bustling tourist traffic ensure Boone has no slow season.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Of course, this stat includes the myriad styles of chardonnay, even if our collective imagination pictures throngs of stereotypical oaky chard drinkers clinking glasses while snacking on sticks of butter.
—Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
South Congress Near downtown, South Congress is where throngs of people congregate for shopping, music, dinner, and, of course, after-dinner drinks.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
The event attracted throngs of shoppers who waited on line for hours to snag items from the apparel and homewares label.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Police in London arrested over 360 anti-Israel protesters on Saturday as throngs of people intentionally violated a new ban on support for a particular pro-Palestinian group.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Vance's winter vacation earlier this year in Vermont was disturbed by throngs of protestors angered by the administration's anti-immigration policies and handling of the Ukraine crisis.
—Jarrett Renshaw, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
The Transportation Security Administration debuted the lanes in Orlando, home to Walt Disney World and throngs of vacationers with children.
—Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throngs
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Like its predecessor, Age of Imprisonment isn’t exactly a typical Zelda game, instead borrowing the design of musou series like Dynasty Warriors for hard-hitting combat against hordes of enemies.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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That has drawn an influx of fans who might not be ready for the chainsaw-wielding hordes of scare actors who greet visitors each night.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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Kyiv is now timing its drone swarms for maximum disruption.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Inside, the minimalist lobby doubles as a gallery, and the in-house restaurant, The Hive, is dripping with sculptures of glowing honeycombs, kudzu vines, and swarms of bees.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Grand Teton National Park shines in the fall with golden aspens, dramatic peaks, and a break from summer crowds.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Lebanese restaurant was a hit in the neighborhood from the outset and was perpetually packed, with crowds of people waiting for a table.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Expect flocks of vibrant flamingos and tiny flitting hummingbirds spreading their wings over the turquoise waters and tangles of mangroves that unfold across lagoons that stretch parallel to the sea.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Bear is a Great Pyrenees, a large breed that can grow up to 32 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh more than 100 pounds, first bred to protect flocks of sheep from wolves and other large predators, according to the American Kennel Club.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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But tennis fashion contains multitudes.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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But the English actor's career contains multitudes.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Throngs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throngs. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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