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as in populace
masses plural
the body of the community as contrasted with the elite
the masses demanded the elimination of tax breaks for the rich
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2
as in loads
a considerable amount
I have a mass of work to do tonight
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as in weight
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
when taking pictures, focus your attention on the mass of the main subject
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as in majority
the largest part or quantity of something
believes that the great mass of voters are in the political center and consider themselves neither conservative nor liberal
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as in throng
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
a huge mass of people had gathered in the park to protest the government's latest policy
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as in to accumulate
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
clouds massing on the western side of the mountain range
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Recent Examples of mass
Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
But there’s an uncertainty of around 20% on each of those figures (and, correspondingly, for the redshift as well), as a lower-mass merger that was closer or a higher-mass merger that was more distant would produce a signal with roughly the same amplitude.
—Big Think, 3 Apr. 2026
Jeff Miller, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
New composite material boosts strength by 26% In a space-faring economy, every kilogram of cargo launched into space requires immense energy, making mass management a primary concern for mission planning.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Arkansas Online, 17 Mar. 2026
Too often in this job, we are treated to wonderfully fresh, funny, heartfelt films and then have to, well, just sort of sit on our sterling recommendations until they are released to mass audiences.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Beyond the mass firings, the ranks of the department have been depleted by the departure of employees who could not stomach the new order; the resulting loss of expertise will take generations to rebuild.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
But there’s an uncertainty of around 20% on each of those figures (and, correspondingly, for the redshift as well), as a lower-mass merger that was closer or a higher-mass merger that was more distant would produce a signal with roughly the same amplitude.
—Big Think, 3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Now, 35 years after its founding, OCDP is back, this time with a nationwide relaunch through Guitar Center, bringing its once-boutique builds to a mass audience for the first time.
—Jeff Miller, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
New composite material boosts strength by 26% In a space-faring economy, every kilogram of cargo launched into space requires immense energy, making mass management a primary concern for mission planning.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
Hours earlier, Orban's supporters had massed in front of parliament on the country's annual commemoration of its 1848 revolution against Habsburg rule.
—Arkansas Online, 17 Mar. 2026
Too often in this job, we are treated to wonderfully fresh, funny, heartfelt films and then have to, well, just sort of sit on our sterling recommendations until they are released to mass audiences.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mass
Noun
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The crocodile’s rare appearance represented a disheartening degradation but a hopeful sign of what the Niger Delta, if salvaged, can still become — an eco-diverse paradise akin to the Amazon or Costa Rica, that feeds its populace and attracts foreign visitors wanting to witness nature’s glory.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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The seeming absoluteness of scientific thinking may predispose many medical practitioners or public health workers to assume the populace trust them, that evidential claims naturally validate interventions — no further Q&A needed.—
Cory Anderson,
STAT,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Combined, the marijuana loads had a street value of about $675,000 in the United States, and high-quality weed could be worth two to three times higher in Europe, according to the CBP.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The hospital’s closure has meant many workers are out of a job, patients are having to find other options for care, and nearby hospitals, including Rush Oak Park Hospital and Loretto Hospital, may face heavier patient loads.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Her body was found at a site along the Trinity River.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 31,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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In their filing in Sacramento Superior Court, the residents accuse city officials of violating Measure O, which mandates that interim shelters sit more than 500 feet away from bodies of water or streams.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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General Daily Insight for April 02, 2026 Small choices carry surprising weight this morning.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bodies were flying under the basket for the majority of the night for both teams.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The legislation easily passed the House and Senate with majority votes.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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As the minutes passed and the throng thickened, a police officer had to repeatedly remind people not to block the crosswalk.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Vast plazas are missing the typical throngs of faithful and tourists.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But Zelenskyy emphasized the partnership must be reciprocal.—
Matt Finn , Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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That reciprocal vulnerability is the engine of discretionary effort.—
Charles Edward Gehrke,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In 73 career regular-season games with the Sirens and Ottawa Charge, Roese has accumulated 25 points (3 goals, 22 assists).—
Twin Cities,
Twin Cities,
31 Mar. 2026
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The acidic composition of white vinegar works efficiently to break down the film that can accumulate on your windows.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Mass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mass. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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