as in hordes
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
grabbed a megaphone and addressed the vast throng
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Recent Examples of throngs
Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
But there is no apparent mechanism to prevent those Hamas members from joining the throngs of Palestinians evacuating south.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Teasdale was wedged within the throngs of the crowds but happy to have a clear view of Kirk.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
When a World War II-era bomb is found buried under a London construction site, the authorities are determined to evacuate the throngs of innocent bystanders in the vicinity.
—Kevin Cassidy, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
About 20,000 university students, throngs of enthusiastic visiting alumni, and the bustling tourist traffic ensure Boone has no slow season.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Of course, this stat includes the myriad styles of chardonnay, even if our collective imagination pictures throngs of stereotypical oaky chard drinkers clinking glasses while snacking on sticks of butter.
—Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
South Congress Near downtown, South Congress is where throngs of people congregate for shopping, music, dinner, and, of course, after-dinner drinks.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
The event attracted throngs of shoppers who waited on line for hours to snag items from the apparel and homewares label.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
Saturdays for the throngs, rain or shine.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
But there is no apparent mechanism to prevent those Hamas members from joining the throngs of Palestinians evacuating south.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Teasdale was wedged within the throngs of the crowds but happy to have a clear view of Kirk.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
When a World War II-era bomb is found buried under a London construction site, the authorities are determined to evacuate the throngs of innocent bystanders in the vicinity.
—Kevin Cassidy, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
About 20,000 university students, throngs of enthusiastic visiting alumni, and the bustling tourist traffic ensure Boone has no slow season.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Of course, this stat includes the myriad styles of chardonnay, even if our collective imagination pictures throngs of stereotypical oaky chard drinkers clinking glasses while snacking on sticks of butter.
—Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
South Congress Near downtown, South Congress is where throngs of people congregate for shopping, music, dinner, and, of course, after-dinner drinks.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
The event attracted throngs of shoppers who waited on line for hours to snag items from the apparel and homewares label.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throngs
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Like its predecessor, Age of Imprisonment isn’t exactly a typical Zelda game, instead borrowing the design of musou series like Dynasty Warriors for hard-hitting combat against hordes of enemies.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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That has drawn an influx of fans who might not be ready for the chainsaw-wielding hordes of scare actors who greet visitors each night.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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Kyiv is now timing its drone swarms for maximum disruption.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Inside, the minimalist lobby doubles as a gallery, and the in-house restaurant, The Hive, is dripping with sculptures of glowing honeycombs, kudzu vines, and swarms of bees.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Grand Teton National Park shines in the fall with golden aspens, dramatic peaks, and a break from summer crowds.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Lebanese restaurant was a hit in the neighborhood from the outset and was perpetually packed, with crowds of people waiting for a table.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Some gather in dense flocks during migration and non-breeding season, feeding on tiny organisms that abound on tidal flats.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The sharp decline in egg prices is likely due to a decrease in bird flu cases in commercial and backyard flocks since the start of the year.—
Claire Malon,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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But tennis fashion contains multitudes.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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But the English actor's career contains multitudes.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Throngs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throngs. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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