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as in throng
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
a flock of obstreperous reporters at the press conference
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Recent Examples of flock
Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 16 July 2025
Even a small flock of hens can bring a huge amount of enjoyment (and fresh eggs) to your homestead life.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
Leslie Camhi, New Yorker, 25 July 2025
Visitors and locals flock to La Jolla’s beaches in the summer, but another group of beach-goers also is making its way to the shore by the thousands.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, Mercury News, 24 July 2025
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Noun
In developing the Tom Purdey tweed, Deacon saw an opportunity to highlight British craftsmanship and reconnect with his own roots: The designer hails from the Lake District of Cumbria near the Scottish border, where flocks of Herdwick sheep are shorn to make heavyweight tweeds.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 16 July 2025
Even a small flock of hens can bring a huge amount of enjoyment (and fresh eggs) to your homestead life.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
Verb
Wealthy Americans, meanwhile, some flush with robber-baron fortunes, flocked to the house to acquire the sheen of aristocracy by association.
—Leslie Camhi, New Yorker, 25 July 2025
Visitors and locals flock to La Jolla’s beaches in the summer, but another group of beach-goers also is making its way to the shore by the thousands.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, Mercury News, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flock
Noun
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On March 19, 2024, a throng of people in more casual attire appeared.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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The city blocked off Chicago Avenue between Lombard and Humphrey avenues, as throngs of visitors strolled the streets, and local store owners marveled at the crowds that were unusual for the area.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Another way to fight the swarms this summer is to consider skipping a shower or two.—
Lauren KIm,
CNN Money,
30 July 2025
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Afterward, a swarm of black S.U.V.s ferried guests to the Hotel de Russie for dinner.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
Verb
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And, my fears were realized — the park was crowded.—
Tom Montgomery Fate,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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Sometimes, the airport lounge that a customer is theoretically entitled to is full, crowded with all of the other people who are also trying to maximize their rewards.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Their hordes of fans, all in replica jerseys, found propping up the bars of finish towns until the town’s beer is finished, have their first moment of real celebration.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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The singer had an electrifying and unpredictable onstage presence and a dry sense of humor that endeared him to hordes of adoring fans.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2025
Noun
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The scenic Lamar Valley is open year-round and known for wolf packs, bison herds, and snowy views.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
28 July 2025
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Or, go completely off-grid at this sustainable treehouse that sits on 23 acres shared by a herd of Highland cows.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Russia has suffered about a million casualties in its attempt to invade.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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The men’s national team has been invaded by foreigners.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Kershaw then walked off the mound alone with his thoughts before being mobbed by his teammates on the warning track in front of the dugout.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
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Elvis, for example, couldn’t set foot outside Graceland in the light of day for fear of being mobbed and this brought him misery.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2025
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“Flock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flock. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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