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as in throng
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
a huge crowd of fans was on hand to greet the returning World Series champions
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as in community
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
the fashionable crowd at the polo tournament
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as in populace
the body of the community as contrasted with the elite
no national leader was ever more hated by the crowd
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as in to huddle
to gather into a closely packed group
everyone crowded around to see the baby being shown off by his proud parents
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Recent Examples of crowd
Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
It cannot be ignored—the Las Vegas crowd definitely attempted to turn on Rhodes.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
Least crowded: Saturday before (2.21 million). Tuesday before (2.25 million).
—Nerdwallet, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Boos rained down from the home crowd as Romano departed the mound.
—Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
It cannot be ignored—the Las Vegas crowd definitely attempted to turn on Rhodes.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
Pope Francis surprises crowd with first public appearance since leaving hospital
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Pope Francis made a surprise public appearance on Sunday, the first time the leader of the Catholic Church has been seen in public since leaving hospital two weeks ago.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
Least crowded: Saturday before (2.21 million). Tuesday before (2.25 million).
—Nerdwallet, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crowd
Noun
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Last night, a throng many tens of thousands deeper saw Armstrong and his main band fulfill their destiny as the holders of rock’s eternal flame.—
Jeff Miller,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2025
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Earlier this February, at CPAC’s annual gathering, Elon Musk walked onstage to a cheering throng of young admirers and was presented with a chainsaw by Argentine president Javier Milei for his efforts with DOGE.—
Jeffrey Blehar,
National Review,
4 Apr. 2025
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An Ohio community remembers Fiona, a Great Pyrenees-golden retriever mix therapy dog, who completed a goal of over 1,000 therapeutic visits.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The film, directed by Mo Sha, follows a seven-year-old girl who grows up in a deaf community with her father and whose life is disrupted when her estranged mother returns and reintroduces her to the world of hearing.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2025
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Historian William Dalrymple traces the current sectarian divisions to the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb, who shattered the empire’s religious pluralism by trying to impose orthodox Islam on the populace.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2025
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But those environmentalists would have recognized, at least a little, the political climate: a corrupt Republican Administration and an energized populace willing to take to the streets.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Morning meals range from croissant sandwiches stuffed with eggs, cheese, and your choice of bacon, sausage, or ham to avocado toast or a breakfast burrito.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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The modern university is stuffed with lawyers, data scientists, computer scientists, cryptographers, marketing researchers, writers, media professionals, and tech policy mavens.—
Ars Staff,
ArsTechnica,
17 Apr. 2025
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Shoppers are flocking to airy dresses, breezy pants, pretty blouses, and more clothes.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Americans are flocking to stores in large numbers, stocking up on goods in anticipation of President Donald Trump's tariffs leading to higher costs.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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The gin-clear waters below huddle together into emerald pools while the soothing soundtrack of every drop on its journey invigorates the senses and calms the soul.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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The woman was bathed in light and huddled over in grief.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Especially in the spring, when young dancers at the peak of their health, promise, and physical strength swarm rehearsal studios for Broadway Bares.—
Mark Harris,
Vulture,
9 Apr. 2025
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Once a new location has been identified, the swarm will move on to settle into their permanent colony.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2025
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For example, the boss tom with a bunch of hens will be hard to decoy in with a single hen.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
16 Apr. 2025
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And on the outside of each thigh, deep pockets are big enough to hold a bunch of gels.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
16 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Crowd.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crowd. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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