as in flocking
to move upon or fill (something) in great numbers
the snack bar was mobbed as soon as the meeting was over
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Recent Examples of mobbing
But nothing can prepare us for the horrific chaos of the attempted murder, with audience members, security and medics mobbing the stage to halt the attack and urgently tend to the victim.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 25 Jan. 2026
The kick cut Pittsburgh’s lead to 14-9 and sent the Jaguars into the locker room buzzing, with teammates mobbing the second-year kicker in celebration.
—Tobias Bass, New York Times, 10 Aug. 2025
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 25 Jan. 2026
The kick cut Pittsburgh’s lead to 14-9 and sent the Jaguars into the locker room buzzing, with teammates mobbing the second-year kicker in celebration.
—Tobias Bass, New York Times, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mobbing
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For decades, college students have been flocking to Central Florida and its beaches for spring break.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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The fans aren’t flocking to Kansas City to see a court.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Opponents are aware of this, crowding space and stopping his ball-carrying strengths, so getting the England international to perform at his best is vital.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Her family is careful about visitors, too; the neighbor kids, for example, wave and shout greetings from the doorway instead of crowding inside.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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Paparazzi has been swarming the production’s early days filming in Los Angeles.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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The sky is swarming with satellites and space telescopes.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Mobbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mobbing. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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