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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
Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Students with books and laptops dotted a green hillside; flocks of admissions visitors trailed tour guides; baseball season had just begun, and practice was under way.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2025
Soo Rin Kim, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2025
When these rare plants bloom in botanic gardens, thousands of fans flock to see them—and, perhaps more importantly, to smell them.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
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Noun
This week, the best golfers in the world flock to Augusta, Georgia, for the 89th playing of The Masters Tournament.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Students with books and laptops dotted a green hillside; flocks of admissions visitors trailed tour guides; baseball season had just begun, and practice was under way.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2025
Verb
From Blue Origin and Palantir to Nasdaq and the NFL, hundreds of major companies have been flocking to the firms of lobbyists Brian Ballard and Jeff Miller as the two companies bolster their standing as the Trump administration's power brokers.
—Soo Rin Kim, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2025
When these rare plants bloom in botanic gardens, thousands of fans flock to see them—and, perhaps more importantly, to smell them.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flock
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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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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An hour before his first performance at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival’s main stage, a horde of managers, bandmembers and label execs crowded the entrance of Junior H’s artist trailer.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Weekends can get crowded, but weekdays are quieter, meaning the short, steep hikes to various overlooks—including Old Baldy (the park's most notable hill) will be less traversed.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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The torturous clobbering comes after Joel saves Abby from infected hordes and is coldly executed in front of his surrogate daughter, Ellie (Bella Ramsey).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Battle Of Jackson Hole Speaking of Game Of Thrones, the Cordyceps horde attacks Jackson Hole and overwhelms the town’s impressive defenses.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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But don’t expect massive moose herds storming across the river about 187 miles northwest of Stockholm.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
16 Apr. 2025
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As the ground shook from a 5.2-magnitude earthquake, a herd of elephants at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park sprung into action to protect their young.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Read the full Libra Daily Horoscope Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Space to do your thing has never felt so good—until someone invades it!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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By the time the third movie in the franchise rolls around, the zombies, cheerleaders, and werewolves face off with a group of invading aliens with uncertain intentions and (no spoilers) an unexpected secret about Addison’s true identity is revealed.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Many colorful details of the scene — a 17-year-old boy possibly mistaken for a Beatle was mobbed by the crowd while crossing 42nd street — were cut for space between editions.—
John Otis,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Her teammates then mobbed her with a huge celebration for her first goal.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Flock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flock. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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