Synonyms of flocking

flocking

verb

present participle of flock

as in crowding

to move upon or fill (something) in great numbers

vacationers flocked to the towns along the shore in order to escape the August heat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crowding
• invading
• swarming
• thronging
• mobbing
• infesting
• jamming
• clogging
• obstructing
• overrunning
• besetting
• plugging (up)
• damming

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of flocking

From then on, millions of pilgrims from all over the world began flocking to the Grotto of Massabielle. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

And, as the popularity of K-beauty has spread, more and more travelers are flocking to South Korea in hope of achieving the glassy, glowing skin Instagram feeds are replete with. — Anna Haines, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026

Last year, travelers began flocking to natural hot springs on the island of Tasmania, Australia. — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

Business owners who have sold a company and executives who hold concentrated stock positions also are flocking to the products. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026

Jihadis are not flocking to battle Israel or the United States, and the former Syrian jihadis sitting in Damascus seem to prefer attracting foreign investment to fighting infidel powers. — Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2026

But Johannès is not the only reason Les Bleues started flocking to the WNBA. — Eden Laase, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

In a time when malls and in-person shopping are declining, people are flocking to Beachyville from all over the world after seeing social posts about the unique Caseville experience. — Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Still, most Republicans are not flocking to Ossoff, as Collins tries to tie him to the far-left of the party and questions his experience. — Sam Gringlas, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026