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as in populace
masses plural
the body of the community as contrasted with the elite
the masses demanded the elimination of tax breaks for the rich
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2
as in loads
a considerable amount
I have a mass of work to do tonight
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as in weight
the main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts
when taking pictures, focus your attention on the mass of the main subject
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as in majority
the largest part or quantity of something
believes that the great mass of voters are in the political center and consider themselves neither conservative nor liberal
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as in throng
a great number of persons or creatures massed together
a huge mass of people had gathered in the park to protest the government's latest policy
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as in to accumulate
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
clouds massing on the western side of the mountain range
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Recent Examples of mass
Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Trump's announcement of mass tariffs on nearly all U.S. imports on April 2 immediately caused the stock market to free fall, according to a report from NBC News.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 Apr. 2025
The Senate package pulls in other GOP priorities, including $175 billion to bolster Trump's mass deportation effort, which is running short of cash, and an additional $175 billion for the Pentagon to build up the military, from an earlier budget effort.
—Time, 5 Apr. 2025
Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025
But in wartime, the government may need more manufacturers to mass produce the equipment.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The request follows reports about how the high numbers of detainees are affecting conditions at the center as President Donald Trump launches a mass deportation campaign in South Florida and across the country.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Trump's announcement of mass tariffs on nearly all U.S. imports on April 2 immediately caused the stock market to free fall, according to a report from NBC News.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Since President Trump returned to Washington, mass layoffs and firings have been encouraged by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which urged the IRS to slash 20 percent of its workforce by May 15 as reported by the publication.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 Apr. 2025
The Senate package pulls in other GOP priorities, including $175 billion to bolster Trump's mass deportation effort, which is running short of cash, and an additional $175 billion for the Pentagon to build up the military, from an earlier budget effort.
—Time, 5 Apr. 2025
Verb
Russia massed a large number of infantry around Velyka Novosilka, soldiers there said.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025
But in wartime, the government may need more manufacturers to mass produce the equipment.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mass
Noun
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For the rest of the populace, look at how the average person’s income has changed, taking into account inflation and population growth.—
Harry Enten,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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While this initiative aims to enhance government efficiency, it has been widely discussed that the real reason for the budget cuts are to benefit high-income individuals and corporations (widely referred to by critics as the Trillions for Billionaires Act), at the expense of the general populace.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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According to a criminal complaint filed in Kanawha County Magistrate Court, the child, who is nonverbal, had scratches and red marks on her body as a result of the incident, WCHS reported.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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Second place with the voting body, but sitting in the 12th spot with the Fan Vote — the biggest discrepancy among all nominees.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
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For some people, intensive insulin treatment can contribute to weight gain.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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Today, the keto diet is often advertised and used for weight loss.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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The deal will likely be some sort of joint venture that gives a US company (or even the US itself) a majority stake.—
Chloe Albanesius,
PC Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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That vote was a defeat for Johnson, who has vehemently opposed Luna's proposal and who has been struggling to unify Republicans amid a razor-thin majority in the House.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Earlier in the day, throngs of panicked residents ran outside after Bangkok’s skyline swayed.—
Muktita Suhartono,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Other estimates put the local throng in the 100,000 to 200,000 range.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Beijing has hit back with a 34 percent reciprocal tariff on the U.S. after Trump introduced the 34 percent tariffs on Chinese goods on top of an existing 20 percent levy.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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The baseline tariff went into effect at 12:01 am EDT Saturday, and the reciprocal tariffs will begin April 9.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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According to the National Weather Service, 2 to 3 feet of snow accumulated in the Sierra Nevada at elevations of 7,000 feet and higher from Sunday through Tuesday.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Brushes Some pool cleaners are equipped with brushes that help scrub away grime, algae and other unsightly material that has accumulated on the surfaces of your pool.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
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And the mayor has paid a significant price in his public standing for failing to stand up for taxpayers and leaving that job to Martinez, who admirably did so in the face of grossly unfair attacks, with Johnson now polling at lower levels than any mayor of Chicago before him.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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Given Boeing's past missteps and problems, the flying public deserves to hear what changes are being made to rehabilitate the company's tarnished reputation.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Mass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mass. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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