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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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as in reciprocal
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Recent Examples of mass
Lauren O'Connor, Health, 22 July 2025
However, mass adoption occurred in 2012-2013, when smartphones had become the norm, according to Quora users.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Joanna Moriello, New York Daily News, 31 July 2025
And attending mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral for my wife.
—Dennis Warren, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 July 2025
Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Protesters surrounded officers arriving in SUVs as crowds also massed at three major intersections in the area.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 9 June 2025
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Noun
Along with sufficient lean muscle mass, healthy bones support posture, balance, and overall mobility.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 22 July 2025
However, mass adoption occurred in 2012-2013, when smartphones had become the norm, according to Quora users.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Verb
Islam, who served as an NYPD cop since 2021, was killed during a mass shooting on Park Ave.
—Joanna Moriello, New York Daily News, 31 July 2025
And attending mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral for my wife.
—Dennis Warren, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 July 2025
Adjective
According to Firefly, the Texas Space Commission gift is aiding Firefly's ability to mass produce Elytra in higher quantities at a lower cost.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Protesters surrounded officers arriving in SUVs as crowds also massed at three major intersections in the area.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mass
Noun
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The populace at large would do so for everyday tasks and as a handy online intellectual partner that is usable anywhere and at any time.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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The monarch of the realm commissions the housing of her collection of artifacts for the inspiration and edification of the populace.—
Gina Grillo,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Despite the number of fouls she's drawn and the physical beating Clark's body has taken this season, Englebert applauded the Iowa alum for how she's taken everything in stride.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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More body parts that were later found to belong to Robinson began turning up elsewhere in the days and weeks that followed in the Milwaukee area and washed up on the shores of Lake Michigan in Waukegan, Illinois.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The man’s wife appears to have a different perspective on the matter, though her opinion doesn’t seem to carry much weight in the family’s final decision.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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In past seasons, the weight of Toronto’s run-scoring success fell squarely on Guerrero’s shoulders — a power dip like this would’ve sunk the entire team.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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The majority of the community was forcibly displaced in the 1950s to make way for Dodger Stadium — despite the fact that the land was originally intended to be used for affordable housing.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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In total, 635 inmates are held at Federal Prison Camp Bryan, the vast majority of which are women convicted of nonviolent offenses, according to the facility's official website.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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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
Verb
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The Netscape engineer would surf successive technology waves, accumulating equity stakes that India couldn't match.—
Gabriel Snyder,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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During his Michigan career, Wilson often feasted on slants and other in-breaking routes, while also accumulating a lot of yards after the catch.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Trump retreated temporarily after his Liberation Day announcement triggered a rout in financial markets and suspended the reciprocal tariffs for 90 days to give countries a chance to negotiate.—
Paul Wiseman,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
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Lawyering has long been a closed shop in Florida, which is one of only 11 states and four U.S. territories that don’t have reciprocal licensing agreements with other states.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Aug. 2025
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The same ridiculous fiction is being sold to a gullible public that was trotted out after Sandy Hook, Las Vegas, Parkland, Buffalo and all the others: Guns don’t kill people, people kill people.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
30 July 2025
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With gratitude, Mike & Pam Warner Bros Discovery made its separation news public in June, with that divide coming in mid-2026.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
30 July 2025
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“Mass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mass. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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