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as in piled
to gather into a closely packed group
the puppies huddled together to keep warm
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Recent Examples of huddled
Because the cameras were vertical, actors huddled closer together, and the crew paid extra attention to upper-body details like hair and makeup.
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Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
The opening act had started playing—a local band that never broke out, Sacagawea—but Russ and Cherry just huddled a little closer and kept talking.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Even if your space doesn’t already have a campsite vibe, the right furniture and accoutrements can make your guests feel like they’re huddled around the fire anywhere.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
My mother, sister and grandmother huddled around me, their hands over their heads.
—Babak Rahimi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Earlier in the week, on Good Friday, the priests huddled together and were covered in a dark purple and gold garments, representing Christ triumphing over evil and providing salvation.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Things are scary right now, but the Plums are still high school girls, huddled together in a strange place, their adrenaline levels high and their supervision levels suddenly low.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
The other photo shows two of the cubs huddled in a corner of a habitat, with one eyeing the camera timidly.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
Surrounded by a vast dark expanse, huddled in sleeping bags with three of your friends in a space the size of a five-person tent.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026
Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
The opening act had started playing—a local band that never broke out, Sacagawea—but Russ and Cherry just huddled a little closer and kept talking.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Even if your space doesn’t already have a campsite vibe, the right furniture and accoutrements can make your guests feel like they’re huddled around the fire anywhere.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
My mother, sister and grandmother huddled around me, their hands over their heads.
—Babak Rahimi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Earlier in the week, on Good Friday, the priests huddled together and were covered in a dark purple and gold garments, representing Christ triumphing over evil and providing salvation.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Things are scary right now, but the Plums are still high school girls, huddled together in a strange place, their adrenaline levels high and their supervision levels suddenly low.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
The other photo shows two of the cubs huddled in a corner of a habitat, with one eyeing the camera timidly.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
Surrounded by a vast dark expanse, huddled in sleeping bags with three of your friends in a space the size of a five-person tent.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for huddled
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Pepperoni pizza meets bite-sized sandwiches in pizza sliders that are piled high with layers of provolone and mozzarella slices, basil, pepperoni, and pizza sauce.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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From the Japanese point of view, leaving rubbish piled up in a stadium would be a bother to others.—
Stephen Wade,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The crawl space opened, and a man entered, while another crouched just outside, wielding a knife.—
Shelly Kittleson,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the hospital foyer, the couple paused for selfies and crouched to speak with children in wheelchairs.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The exhibit also captures a housing development coming to life at the edge of the desert, a dairy farm crowded with cattle and Chase Field crowded with baseball fans on opening day.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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For example, even crowded urban areas with limited retail space could benefit from a smaller ALDI storefront in the future, thanks to the more flexible layout.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Huddled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/huddled. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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