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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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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 reciprocal
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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
Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Jennifer Shen, then manager of the department’s crime lab, argued to the council at the time that mass testing of the backlog would be costly and serve few benefits.
—Christian Martinez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2025
This core constitutional protection has been an obstacle to the President's mass deportation plan.
—NPR, 23 May 2025
John Last, Christian Science Monitor, 9 May 2025
The Chinese military is massing troops in Fujian Province and an armada offshore, just across the strait from Taiwan.
—Michael Brown, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In truth, given its size and mass, our planet Venus is virtually an astrophysical twin to our own Earth.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Jennifer Shen, then manager of the department’s crime lab, argued to the council at the time that mass testing of the backlog would be costly and serve few benefits.
—Christian Martinez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
Adjective
In the first few months of the second Trump administration, federal agencies have scrambled to expand their capacity to accommodate the president’s calls for mass deportations.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2025
This core constitutional protection has been an obstacle to the President's mass deportation plan.
—NPR, 23 May 2025
Verb
These programs have only increased in importance as city leaders come under growing pressure to develop an alternative economic engine to mass tourism.
—John Last, Christian Science Monitor, 9 May 2025
The Chinese military is massing troops in Fujian Province and an armada offshore, just across the strait from Taiwan.
—Michael Brown, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mass
Noun
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In this case, the first task is to acquaint the local populace with the new part-owner and his significance before the franchise can capitalize on his worldwide stature in the sport.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
23 May 2025
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Whether this research method is an adequate representation of the populace at large is an open question.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Noun
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This expands the air cavity created when their body enters the water.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Some footwear brands—like Teva and Keen—are known for keeping feet secure, even while trekking across uneven terrain or bodies of water, and some of their most popular styles are on sale for the season.—
Amber Love Bond,
Travel + Leisure,
21 May 2025
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The two of you might share an intimate bond that is never given a name but carries unmistakable emotional weight.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Baby is experiencing a steady increase in head circumference, length, and weight.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
26 May 2025
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The vast majority of American students attend traditional public K-12 schools.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Given the gravity and singularity of a White House visit, the majority of the players and coaching staff made their way to Washington, D.C. Orlando’s Denzel Aberdeen joined his former teammates despite his surprising decision to transfer to Kentucky for his final season.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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As throngs jammed the street in front of the building, the Native Sons fired off Roman candles, pinwheels, and rockets, in celebration of America’s birthday.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
20 May 2025
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There's More to That A Smithsonian magazine special report Tourism is surging in many places around the world—swarmed national parks, throngs of visitors amassing in churches and museums, and sidewalk cafes overburdened with diners.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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That bodes poorly for President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, which experts warn will both raise prices and lead to an economic slowdown as other economies impose reciprocal tariffs on American exports.—
Time,
Time,
23 May 2025
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What To Know The two sides had been negotiating on a new agreement amid Trump's pause on his reciprocal tariffs.—
Martha McHardy
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Archetypal playboy Eddie Irvine has always loved a humble brag, renowned for accumulating a long list boys toys assets after following a successful F1 career.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
24 May 2025
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With shares down more than 34% this year, Tong urged clients to quickly accumulate shares.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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The other good news is that federal wildlife crossing grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation/FHWA are providing vital revenue to help states improve highway safety for the traveling public and the many special creatures who live within our nation.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Meghan Markle will never win over UK public again, author claims Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine and author of My Mother and I, discusses how the Duchess of Sussex isn't going to be welcomed back across the pond anytime soon following her royal exit.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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“Mass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mass. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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