the masses
plural noun
: the ordinary or common people
His films are not intended to appeal to the masses.
the needs of the masses
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Visiting many of the most popular sites in Europe has become a physical ordeal where after long lines people are pushed through by the masses trying to take selfies.
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The doctors used a fine needle to draw out what was in the masses to try to understand what was going on.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2025
River cruising may mitigate the masses, and though this style of cruising reveals France in richer detail, even its scenic stopovers aren’t immune to the tide of overtourism.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 30 July 2025
The agency said pressure washing is another effective way to remove the masses from hard outdoor surfaces.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 29 July 2025
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The doctors used a fine needle to draw out what was in the masses to try to understand what was going on.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2025
River cruising may mitigate the masses, and though this style of cruising reveals France in richer detail, even its scenic stopovers aren’t immune to the tide of overtourism.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 30 July 2025
The agency said pressure washing is another effective way to remove the masses from hard outdoor surfaces.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 29 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for the masses
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“The masses.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20masses. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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