Origin of throng
Synonyms for throng
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Related Words for throng
gathering, horde, sellout, crush, swarm, congregation, mass, mob, flock, multitude, bunch, assembly, host, collection, push, concourse, jam, press, drove, assemblageExamples from the Web for throng
Contemporary Examples of throng
The throng took a collective breath before retreating back behind their office doors.
Cuomo shouted to the throng of elected officials gathered at the head of the parade.
With that, he took a huff off a morning joint and moved into the throng of jovial patrons.
Choi surrounds her lovers with a throng of skillfully rendered supporting characters.
On arriving at 10 Downing Street she paused on the front step to address the throng of reporters.
Historical Examples of throng
So great was the pressure of the throng that men fainted and had to be carried out.
The Grand Old ManRichard B. Cook
John watched her till she was lost in the throng on the veranda.
The Gentleman From IndianaBooth Tarkington
However, Baron Suire again forced his way through the throng.
The Three Cities Trilogy, CompleteEmile Zola
And this priest lost in the midst of the throng doubtless interested him.
The Three Cities Trilogy, CompleteEmile Zola
They shook hands, and Pierre at once tried to get out of the throng.
The Three Cities Trilogy, CompleteEmile Zola