droves

NOUN

large gathering

Synonyms

STRONG

collection company crowd crush drive flock herd horde mob multitude pack press rout run swarm throng

Example Sentences

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In Coachella and Imperial County, residents are showing up in droves to protest local proposals.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

If they show up in droves, Litafik said, that probably means that Massie is more likely to lose.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

Standing in his vehicle - known as the Popemobile - the pontiff waved at the droves of people waiting for his entrance.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

At the same time, estate planners are retiring in droves.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

And now people began to arrive in droves.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck