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thronging

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verb

present participle of throng
as in flocking
to move upon or fill (something) in great numbers fans thronged the field to celebrate the win

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Adjective
  • On the other hand, the guest drama actress race is, for now, less crowded.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
  • The most crowded trade in April was gold, according to Bank of America’s survey, breaking a two-year streak of the most crowded trade being the Magnificent Seven tech stocks.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The Little Gay Shop also keeps a packed roster of events, including author talks, signings, and multiple monthly book clubs.
    Nico Lang, Them., 21 Apr. 2025
  • In a 112-110 overtime win over the Clippers, a thrilling victory before a packed house at Ball Arena, the two sides of Jamal Murray encapsulated the two sides of the Denver Nuggets.
    Tony Jones, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Delta 9 Delta 9 is the most abundant cannabinoid in marijuana.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • The 1,450-square-foot living space offers an open-concept design with fresh interior and exterior paint, abundant natural light, tree-top views, and multiple outdoor venues.
    Monica Lander, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Comparisons to iconic heel turns like Hulk Hogan's nWo alliance are rife, given Cena's lengthy babyface tenure.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Speculation is rife, varied Speculation as to what form an affordable Tesla (maybe more than one vehicle) will take varies.
    Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Last week, markets were awash in rumors that the Bank of Japan, People’s Bank of China or one Asian monetary authority or another might be reducing exposure to Trump’s policy chaos.
    William Pesek, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Next, the court was awash in Gator chomps and orange and blue confetti.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Thronging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thronging. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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