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as in throng
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
a flock of obstreperous reporters at the press conference
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Recent Examples of flock
Karen Kucher, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
The detection came in a commercial broiler breeder chicken flock in Mississippi, the World Organization of Animal Health said.
—Donnelle Eller, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Air Mail, 5 Apr. 2025
Dave Craw South Island beaches were largely overlooked during the gold-rush years, which saw European migrants flock to the region in the hope of newfound wealth.
—New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Bird flu has decimated commercial poultry flocks, resulting in the culling of tens of millions of birds.
—Karen Kucher, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025
The detection came in a commercial broiler breeder chicken flock in Mississippi, the World Organization of Animal Health said.
—Donnelle Eller, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
Aspiring young actors flock to Hollywood in search of fame the same way birds migrate south in the winter: instinctively.
—Air Mail, 5 Apr. 2025
Dave Craw South Island beaches were largely overlooked during the gold-rush years, which saw European migrants flock to the region in the hope of newfound wealth.
—New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flock
Noun
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Last night, a throng many tens of thousands deeper saw Armstrong and his main band fulfill their destiny as the holders of rock’s eternal flame.—
Jeff Miller,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2025
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Earlier this February, at CPAC’s annual gathering, Elon Musk walked onstage to a cheering throng of young admirers and was presented with a chainsaw by Argentine president Javier Milei for his efforts with DOGE.—
Jeffrey Blehar,
National Review,
4 Apr. 2025
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Especially in the spring, when young dancers at the peak of their health, promise, and physical strength swarm rehearsal studios for Broadway Bares.—
Mark Harris,
Vulture,
9 Apr. 2025
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Once a new location has been identified, the swarm will move on to settle into their permanent colony.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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An hour before his first performance at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival’s main stage, a horde of managers, bandmembers and label execs crowded the entrance of Junior H’s artist trailer.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Weekends can get crowded, but weekdays are quieter, meaning the short, steep hikes to various overlooks—including Old Baldy (the park's most notable hill) will be less traversed.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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The torturous clobbering comes after Joel saves Abby from infected hordes and is coldly executed in front of his surrogate daughter, Ellie (Bella Ramsey).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Battle Of Jackson Hole Speaking of Game Of Thrones, the Cordyceps horde attacks Jackson Hole and overwhelms the town’s impressive defenses.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The tools would have helped Neanderthals hunt migrating herds of reindeer, giant deer, horses and bison, according to the study.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2025
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Far fewer cases have been recorded in dogs, and though nearly 1,000 dairy herds have been affected, the disease tends to be milder in cows.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Roses, Real Madrid, crowns: What to know about tattoos used to deport Venezuelan migrants The ACLU sued to block the deportations, arguing that Trump's order exceeded his powers because the Alien Enemies Act authorizes removals only when war has been declared or the United States has been invaded.—
Luc Cohen and Ted Hesson,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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And invading the Crusaders home turf Tuesday afternoon was Christian, ranked No. 1 in the section.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Her teammates then mobbed her with a huge celebration for her first goal.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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Wheeling away in celebration, the 27-year-old pointed repeatedly at the Juve badge on his shirt before being mobbed by his delighted team-mates.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Flock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flock. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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