as in crowded
possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified
the theme park is thronging with tourists during the summer
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as in flocking
to move upon or fill (something) in great numbers
fans thronged the field to celebrate the win
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Recent Examples of thronging
Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Schaeffler's e-motor assembly was among the more out-of-the-ordinary items on display at the recent IAA Mobility show in Munich, which used to be the Frankfurt Motor Show, and more accustomed to roaring supercars and sleek news Benzes (and a thronging public, in pre-Covid times).
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Sep. 2021
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Most of the people thronging the market were there to buy gold coins or bars — not jewelry — Mahavir Kothari, a wholesaler of precious metals in Zaveri Bazaar told CNBC.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for thronging
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As Beck spoke on the crowded field afterward, Cristobal swept past and stopped for quick bear hug.—
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These tools aim to let someone move through a lobby, down a sidewalk, through a crowded hall, without having to stop and reassess every few feet.—
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Even more influencers than usual are flocking to Dubai this weekend for the 1 Billion Followers Summit that will take over the city’s financial district, the Museum of the Future, and government hub Emirates Towers.—
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Today's buyers are flocking to these gorgeous properties that boast character and detail galore, according to real estate pros.—
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The program, known as IRS Direct File, allowed users to file their taxes with pre-filled tax forms, such as W-2s, free of cost.—
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Streamline applications with pre-filled forms, especially to support internal mobility where workloads are high or digital access is limited.—
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There were times on this trip when all of them seemed to be crowding the banks at once.—
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To complicate things, however, berry flavor and sugar content can vary depending on weather and growing conditions like sunlight levels, air temperatures, soil moisture levels, plant crowding, and pests and diseases that stress the plant.—
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Acharia attended Raj’s recent New York City show, describing a packed venue where the predominantly young, female audience knew every lyric.—
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The fire tore through the Le Constellation bar in the Alpine resort town in the early hours Thursday, turning a packed night of celebration into panic and tragedy.—
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Because the dopants are earth-abundant, the synthesis uses conventional solid-state processing, and no inert atmosphere is required, the approach aligns well with existing gigafactory infrastructure.—
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High ceilings in primary living areas will add a sense of space, as will numerous generously sized windows that provide abundant natural light.—
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But customer service is jammed right now.—
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Warner Bros history is movie history, and the notion that that history is bought and sold like so many spare car parts can cause a deep eyeroll about the way pop culture gets jammed into the unforgiving confines of M&A culture.—
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Speculation is rife over Venezuela’s political future.—
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But many people are uneasy, in a country where corruption is rife and trust in the authorities is low.—
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“Thronging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thronging. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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