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as in meeting
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 cluster
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 group
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 to crowd
to gather into a closely packed group
the puppies huddled together to keep warm
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Recent Examples of huddle
Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Jan. 2025
The reincarnated version differed from the original a bit, so there’s an excuse for not recognizing it at first glance — even if Reid was insistent the play-call in the huddle would be identical to one barked out by head coach Hank Stram to receiver Gloster Richardson long ago.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2025
Stef W. Kight, Axios, 4 Feb. 2025
One soldier, Leonid, huddled in the bone-chilling cold.
—Erin Banco, Anastasiia Malenko, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
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Noun
After being pulled into a huddle with Johnson, and a reported phone call with President-elect Donald Trump, Norman changed his vote to Johnson.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Jan. 2025
The reincarnated version differed from the original a bit, so there’s an excuse for not recognizing it at first glance — even if Reid was insistent the play-call in the huddle would be identical to one barked out by head coach Hank Stram to receiver Gloster Richardson long ago.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
Inside the room: Cotton, Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and former Intel Chair Richard Burr (R-N.C.) huddled with Gabbard for over an hour ahead of last week's committee hearing trying to make sure concerns were addressed.
—Stef W. Kight, Axios, 4 Feb. 2025
One soldier, Leonid, huddled in the bone-chilling cold.
—Erin Banco, Anastasiia Malenko, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for huddle
Noun
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The president largely made up his mind during a meeting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday, aides said.—
Eric Schmitt,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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Again, an update at May’s annual meeting will be crucial.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Today the two eateries are still going strong, and in friendly competition among a cluster of pizza joints.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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In January, standing before a cluster of television cameras on the steps of the state Capitol, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp promoted his experiment in Medicaid reform as a showcase for fellow conservatives seeking to overhaul safety net benefits around the country.—
Margaret Coker,
ProPublica,
19 Feb. 2025
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Expect dropouts: Rejig pairings and match those who’ve lost their coach or coachee Start small, then scale: Start with a smaller group with a pure coaching approach that has no particular focus.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The format, which has been a success internationally, sees famous faces come up against a group of interviewers who are autistic, neurodivergent and/or learning disabled.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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Its shelters were crowded with people who, in many cases, had passed through the perilous Darién Gap, between Colombia and Panama, to reach Central America.—
New York Times,
The Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2025
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The outfield is crowded with Brandon Nimmo, Tyrone Taylor, Jose Siri, Soto and Marte, but playing time often tends to work itself out and the Mets are already planning on using Marte in right field when Soto is in the lineup as a DH.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Eventually, the camera revealed Bell crouched beside Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester, joking that a hangry Meester wrote the dialogue.—
Lindsay Kimble,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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The artist emerged crouched on the hood of a muscle car, moody and looking downward.—
Doreen St. Félix,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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Adams delivered the heated remark while speaking at an event at Brooklyn’s Rehoboth Cathedral — a gathering billed as a rally for his reelection in June’s Democratic mayoral primary — and he was introduced by a handful of clergy members who sang his praises.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2025
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Marocco initially demurred, an official said, before finally acknowledging the gathering.—
Brett Murphy,
ProPublica,
16 Feb. 2025
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In advance of its spring premiere, Peacock has released a fresh batch of first look photos, along with news on the stars bound for the series’ next act.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
25 Feb. 2025
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Note that the aioli requires the most preparation of any component in this recipe, so start by making a batch before embarking on the rest.—
Sylvie Bigar,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Ohio State’s only other significant personnel grouping was 12 personnel (one running back, two tight ends, two receivers).—
Ted Nguyen,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Putin and Xi have worked in tandem to build out non-Western international groupings, while ramping up joint military drills and supporting one another in forums like the United Nations.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN,
12 Feb. 2025
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