mob
noun
a disorderly or riotous crowd of people.
Example Sentences
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On the campaign trail, Siegmund -- a former entrepreneur with a sharp undercut hairstyle and a huge social media following -- has been mobbed by adoring fans, many wearing T-shirts bearing his likeness.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
When thousands mobbed the gates at a Kilkenny stop on an unforgiving timetable, Taylor refused to turn a blind eye.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Turkish club Trabzonspor are set to confirm the signing of Mohamed Salah as the Egypt captain was mobbed by fans on his arrival in Turkey.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Performing her routine from sophomore year, Chiles closed the meet with a 9.950 and held back tears while getting mobbed by her teammates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2026
Gorillas, cowboys, and astronauts mobbed the food stalls.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
