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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Shot in Delhi during the post-COVID period, the production faced logistical challenges, particularly while filming in crowded railway stations.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025 -
Profile: Dilly Dally was a stray who was taken to a crowded shelter in Imperial Valley and was then transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through Friends of County Animal Shelters.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The couture season is in full swing in Paris, but Milan has already moved on and is looking ahead to what promises to be a packed fashion week next month.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
28 Jan. 2025
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As hosts of the trip, Simone and Cecil have planned a packed itinerary, starting with a kayaking relay race.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Magnesium is an abundant body mineral in many foods and some common medicines.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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While the beach is certainly the main attraction around here, the multi-level infinity pool and on-property casino add to the already abundant charm.—
Jared Ranahan,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Bird flu, otherwise known as avian influenza a (H5N1), is particularly rife in California, where Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency over the virus.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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Speculation has been rife about how these troops will fare.—
Yoonjung Seo,
CNN,
17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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From intricate dance dance routines to impressive parkour moves, the internet is awash with robots behaving bizarrely.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
16 Jan. 2025
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Our feeds are awash with both too much and not enough information.—
Mia Sato,
The Verge,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Thronging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thronging. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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