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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
Noun
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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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Least crowded: Saturday before (2.21 million). Tuesday before (2.25 million).—
NerdWallet,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Blackhawks’ blue line is getting crowded with young and exciting talent.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The game tasks players with caring for an artificially intelligent horde of digital critters whose influence on Cameron becomes all too powerful ahead of the episode's twist ending.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Angry over the tagless intruders' prior antics in pillaging their resources, a horde of players descend upon the USS Callister crew, who flee while digital Nanette makes her way to the engine in the hopes of finding a solve.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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The United States is not at war, nor has it been invaded.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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 22 Apr. 2025.
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