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as in swarms
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 flocks
Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
In fact, some flocks overwinter as far north as Canada.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
For a real birdwatching activity, fill a seed bag with thistle and watch flocks of them dart around the feeder and feast with fervor.
—Kier Holmes, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026
Most of the animals have not died from the flu; rather, they are housed near infected flocks and have been killed preemptively, in accordance with federal policy.
—Ellen P. Carlin, STAT, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent outbreaks were documented at poultry farms and backyard flocks in states including Arkansas, Kansas, Maryland, Nebraska and New York, affecting more than 128,000 birds combined.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Imagine herds of guanacos, native llama-like creatures, grazing below dramatic peaks; flocks of flamingos swimming across lagoons; and not another traveler in sight.
—Jeaninne Sanz, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
Lakeland, Finland Everyone flocks to Lapland in the far north, but Finland’s Lakeland region is just as enticing.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 20 Dec. 2025
Snow geese migration patterns bring large flocks each fall and spring, but peak numbers typically come in the winter, according to the MDC.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Dec. 2025
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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
In fact, some flocks overwinter as far north as Canada.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
For a real birdwatching activity, fill a seed bag with thistle and watch flocks of them dart around the feeder and feast with fervor.
—Kier Holmes, Martha Stewart, 18 Jan. 2026
Most of the animals have not died from the flu; rather, they are housed near infected flocks and have been killed preemptively, in accordance with federal policy.
—Ellen P. Carlin, STAT, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent outbreaks were documented at poultry farms and backyard flocks in states including Arkansas, Kansas, Maryland, Nebraska and New York, affecting more than 128,000 birds combined.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Imagine herds of guanacos, native llama-like creatures, grazing below dramatic peaks; flocks of flamingos swimming across lagoons; and not another traveler in sight.
—Jeaninne Sanz, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
Lakeland, Finland Everyone flocks to Lapland in the far north, but Finland’s Lakeland region is just as enticing.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 20 Dec. 2025
Snow geese migration patterns bring large flocks each fall and spring, but peak numbers typically come in the winter, according to the MDC.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flocks
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
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The park offers one of the most exciting wildlife experiences in Southern Africa, with a million acres of biodiverse savannas, wetlands, and montane rainforests, and a range of animals that includes buffalo herds, lion prides, and an array of birds.—
Lisa Grainger,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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The alpine pastureland is home to herds of goats and cows and small families of shepherds who have worked the land for lifetimes.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
31 Jan. 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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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
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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,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the midst of a brutally cold winter, an unwelcome armed force invades a peaceful community, bringing panic, turmoil and brutal violence.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026
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Moisture invades your porch cushions and flooring, leading to the growth of mold, mildew, and algae.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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
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“Flocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flocks. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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