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as in to crouch
to lie low with the limbs close to the body huddled under her bed during a game of hide-and-seek

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Recent Examples of huddle
Noun
During a timeout in that first quarter, a beyond frustrated Kevin Durant erupted in coach Mike Budenholzer’s huddle. Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025 Swalwell, a frequent Trump critic, called out Rubio over his response to the huddle that quickly went off the rails. Filip Timotija, The Hill, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
Cellphone videos from Madison Square Garden captured the incident and the moments after, when Morgan wiped his face with a towel and people huddled around him with concern. Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 18 Mar. 2025 But confusion and continued opposition sparked another delay early that evening, and the bill’s sponsors retreated to huddle with lobbyists and senior staff from the governor’s office outside the committee room. Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for huddle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for huddle
Noun
  • What to know Trump put pressure on Republicans to pass the bill during a Tuesday meeting with lawmakers.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
  • An Arkansas House of Representatives committee voted down on Wednesday a bill that would define a public meeting as when more than two members of a state or local governing board meet.
    Josh Snyder, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Amyloid plaques play a key role in the development of Alzheimer’s when small clusters gather at synapses in the brain and interfere with the nerve cells’ ability to communicate.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
  • There was another notable cluster in 2012 in people staying in tent cabins in Yosemite.
    Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • According to a previous concert poster, the rock group was scheduled to co-headline the festival's opening day with Def Leppard.
    Marina Watts, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • One of the Lonely Island's raunchiest songs aired uncensored on Saturday Night Live — which totally surprised the members of the group.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Least crowded: Saturday before (2.21 million). Tuesday before (2.25 million).
    NerdWallet, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The Blackhawks’ blue line is getting crowded with young and exciting talent.
    Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The resulting footage was shared with Newsweek by Ring and makes for an uplifting watch with Sissy seen up on her hind legs, seemingly cuddling Jessica, who is crouched down to greet her.
    Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
  • That draping also hid two separate puppeteers who crouched in-between the chair and the rig.
    Esther Kang, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The star offensive tackle confirmed the news, initially reported by NFL insider Ian Rapoport, at an intimate gathering Saturday night in Miami.
    C. Isaiah Smalls II, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Known for its exclusivity and high production value, Desert Nights continues to evolve as a sophisticated gathering on one of the world’s most famous estates.
    Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Pascal seemed a natural choice along with Heyman to steer the next batch of Bond films.
    Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025
  • In addition to the Butternut Squash Ravioli, the recall extends to select batches of Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli, Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry, and STOUFFER'S Party Size Chicken Lasagna.
    Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Often these puzzling areas create room for vignettes, an expressive grouping — of candles, plants or photos in a nook intended for deep conversations.
    Kathryn Streeter, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025

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“Huddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/huddle. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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