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as in meetings
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
after an all-night huddle, the state legislature finally approved a budget for the coming year
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as in clusters
a number of things considered as a unit
saw a huddle of tents that turned out to be a Scout encampment
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as in groups
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
in the lobby during intermission huddles of theatergoers were excitedly discussing the play
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as in piles
to gather into a closely packed group
the puppies huddled together to keep warm
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Recent Examples of huddles
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2025
Mack, a nine-time Pro Bowl pick, encouraged him to say what needed to be said in meetings with their fellow outside linebackers, in larger group settings with the defense and the entire roster and on the sidelines and in the huddles.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
That makes Sanders the likely starter for Sunday’s game in Las Vegas and, for the first time, the guy at the front of the practice drill lines and huddles.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
That started in huddles, with a demonstrably more communicative Jokic.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
And yet here was McCallum spending a season in coaches meetings, team bus rides and player huddles.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
The behind-the-scenes shots captured the 44-year-old star in various moments throughout his pre-show routine, from quiet time in his dressing room to huddles with his costars.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The offense’s huddles didn’t break in rhythm, and so a slow rush to line led to some issues with protection calls, which needed a sense of urgency.
—Mike Kaye
september 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Our team leaders also prioritize recognition during weekly huddles.
—Sonali Bloom, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Sam Jane, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
In the series finale's last moments, the whole family huddles together at Claire and Phil's house to take one more group selfie.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Nov. 2025
Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks huddles with his team during the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 27, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
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The revelers run from one to the next, the huddles getting closer as the packs get larger.
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While the team occasionally huddles, Rivers usually calls plays from the sideline.
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Pay Attention supports meetings and conversations with real-time transcription and translation when enabled.—
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Instead, Republican staffers sullenly reported to messaging meetings to talk about immigration.—
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Inside, the last clusters of conversation continued over champagne and the remnants of that improbable charcuterie spread.—
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The advisory described clusters of poisoning cases around Monterey and the San Francisco Bay Area.—
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Israeli attacks weakened Iran’s regional armed proxy groups such as Hamas and Hezbollahwhile US strikes dealt significant damage to the country’s nuclear program, which the government spent billions to develop.—
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In other locations, particularly in southeastern Iran, rights groups said security forces fired directly at protesters in Zahedan after prayers, wounding several people.—
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Blackwood’s absence piles it on with several layers of awful.—
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Then Carol piles everything on her plate into a rough slice of avocado toast, mashing them together in an improvised layer.—
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This time around, while Chambers remains turned away, Teasdale crouches with an unsettling smile and long fingernails, conjuring a skin-crawling suspense.—
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This is all before Raleigh crouches behind the plate for roughly three hours, calling 150 pitches a night and manning a 13-person pitching staff’s stuff, repertoire, and personality.—
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Extra Seating Saab recommends removing any extra seating, such as poufs, stools, or dining chairs that often get pulled in from kitchens, bedrooms, or offices, to accommodate holiday gatherings.—
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The edgy South of Market venue in San Francisco that showcases works from up-and-coming artists is also known as a cool place to host gatherings and celebrations, especially among the city arts crowd.—
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Working in batches if needed, arrange pickles in a single layer in air-fryer basket (do not overcrowd).—
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The contractors would be given batches of 50,000 names at a time, and are expected to provide photos of homes and workplaces, according to federal contracting data.—
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The goal is cohesion, and using materials, shapes, and plant groupings that feel intentional—from the curb all the way to the front door.—
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When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.—
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“Huddles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/huddles. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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