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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
Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
The gunfire broke out blocks from the site of the deadly Pulse nightclub mass shooting that occurred on June 12, 2016, when a 29-year-old shooter killed 49 people.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
Ellen Ioanes, Vox, 7 Nov. 2024
Musk has tweeted about deporting criminals, but does not appear to have explicitly expressed an opinion on Trump’s calls for mass deportations.
—Jenn Brice, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024
Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 4 Oct. 2024
Others massed near an entrance to the blast area and watched Red Cross workers bringing stretchers to take out the bodies.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024
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Noun
While there is clear support for a stronger stance, the realities of executing mass deportations reveal moral and practical challenges that could reshape the country for generations.
—Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
The gunfire broke out blocks from the site of the deadly Pulse nightclub mass shooting that occurred on June 12, 2016, when a 29-year-old shooter killed 49 people.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Furthermore, many of Trump’s other policy proposals — like broad tariffs or mass deportation — could increase inflation, which higher interest rates are supposed to combat.
—Ellen Ioanes, Vox, 7 Nov. 2024
Musk has tweeted about deporting criminals, but does not appear to have explicitly expressed an opinion on Trump’s calls for mass deportations.
—Jenn Brice, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
The company has also designed two AI chips with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM) that ByteDance plans to mass produce by 2026, The Information reported, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 4 Oct. 2024
Others massed near an entrance to the blast area and watched Red Cross workers bringing stretchers to take out the bodies.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024
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And so, as Russia (and China and others) clamp down on the apps available in their countries—with big tech mainly complying, Western democracies threaten the very security and privacy protections that still enable those populaces to use technology safely.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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At almost every moment since May, the election has found a way to demand the near-constant attention of a populace wary of former President Trump, President Biden and Vice President Harris, who are historically unpopular.Noah Bressner, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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The first of two explosions went off on Wednesday evening in a parking lot near the court building and a second blast came seconds later in front of the court, where the man’s body was found.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Observing tail posture in rats adds a new layer to our understanding of rat emotional expression, reminding us that emotions are expressed throughout the entire body.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Municipalities turned to these substances as an alternative to chlorine, because chlorine’s byproducts in water have been associated with possible adverse health effects such as elevated risks of colon and bladder cancer, low birth weight, and miscarriage.Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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Body weight Your body weight can affect how soft or firm a mattress feels.Heather Cruickshank, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
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Along with key races in Pennsylvania, Colorado and Arizona, the GOP performance in California helped push the party over the 218-seat marker to win a majority of seats in the House.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Deposits grew to $4.6 billion, with interest-bearing deposits accounting for the majority of the increase.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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For the throngs of fans inside the venue, from the floor area up to the rafters, Saturday night’s show was nothing short of headbanging excitement.David Chiu, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The film seems more concerned with what others — the media, the throngs outside the courthouse — expect Joker to be.Michael Ordoña, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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How nice that for a change, the valuation is reciprocal.Lily Burana, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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British Airways recently introduced a new codeshare agreement with Alaska Airlines, allowing for easier booking on each other's flights as well as reciprocal loyalty benefits.Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024
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Total stockholders' equity increased by $50.1 million, mainly due to the proceeds from the stock offering, offset by an unearned ESOP and accumulated other comprehensive loss.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Between 1994 and 2023, North Korea accumulated a trade deficit with China of more than $20 billion.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Information about the lack of success of an acquisition stays private with the CEO and management team for quite a while before the investing public finds out.Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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After managing the business for four years, Wilson and his Chinese partners brought Amer Sports public this February.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Mass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mass. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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