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
Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
More than twenty‑five thousand people crowded into Shibe Park, including throngs of young people who made the gathering feel more like a festival than a political convention.
—Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Tuesday marks 40 years since throngs of Chicagoans braved subzero wind chills to welcome home the Super Bowl champion Chicago Bears.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
When shooting scenes on the Walk of Fame, Deutch says, the cameramen were hidden so that the production could move freely through the throngs of tourists.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
Editor’s Pick A Massacre in Mashhad In early January, after throngs of civilians filled the streets to protest the Iranian regime, internet service was cut.
—Erin Neil, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
Fans posted footage on social media showing throngs of fans gathering overnight for a chance to see Williams.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
Ultimately, the popular Lake Eola Farmer’s Market could relocate to a portion of the street to help bring throngs of people, which would also benefit businesses there as city leaders have tried for years to bolster retail offerings.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Shooting scene becomes site of vigil Hours after the shooting, throngs of neighbors gathered at a vigil near the scene to remember Good and express their outrage at her killing.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
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The 59-year-old grumbled that gladhanding throngs of supporters in dusty villages had left him prey to bugs and viruses.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
More than twenty‑five thousand people crowded into Shibe Park, including throngs of young people who made the gathering feel more like a festival than a political convention.
—Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Tuesday marks 40 years since throngs of Chicagoans braved subzero wind chills to welcome home the Super Bowl champion Chicago Bears.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
When shooting scenes on the Walk of Fame, Deutch says, the cameramen were hidden so that the production could move freely through the throngs of tourists.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
Editor’s Pick A Massacre in Mashhad In early January, after throngs of civilians filled the streets to protest the Iranian regime, internet service was cut.
—Erin Neil, New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2026
Fans posted footage on social media showing throngs of fans gathering overnight for a chance to see Williams.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
Ultimately, the popular Lake Eola Farmer’s Market could relocate to a portion of the street to help bring throngs of people, which would also benefit businesses there as city leaders have tried for years to bolster retail offerings.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
Shooting scene becomes site of vigil Hours after the shooting, throngs of neighbors gathered at a vigil near the scene to remember Good and express their outrage at her killing.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throngs
Noun
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Expect hordes of people on weekends during prime daytime hours, and likely a short to moderate wait around noon even on weekdays.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Each booth offered a brief refuge from the hordes moving steadily through the aisles.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Bodies were found throughout the building, some stacked on top of one another, with swarms of bugs and decomposition fluid covering the floors, investigators said.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Bodies were found throughout the building, some stacked on top of each other, with swarms of bugs and decomposition fluid covering the floors, investigators said.—
Maria Braganini,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Filming in front of real audiences, alongside real racers and real pit crews, the director crowds the screen with people.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
13 Dec. 2025
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Long takes emphasize the mental labor of Hujar’s self-exploration, and Sachs’s framing (with cinematography by Alex Ashe) crowds the pair together to evoke the intimacy of their talk.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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However, in the meantime, those with flocks in their yards or at the commercial level are encouraged to take extra precautions to try and make sure their flocks cannot be contaminated.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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In fact, some flocks overwinter as far north as Canada.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But Saldaña contains multitudes.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Dec. 2025
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The country, after all, has always held multitudes.—
Narges Mohammadi,
Time,
5 Dec. 2025
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“Throngs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throngs. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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