Synonyms for Crowd (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (an informal body of friends):
bunch, crew
WordNet sense 2 (approach a certain age or speed):
push
WordNet sense 3 (cause to herd, drive, or crowd together):
herd
WordNet sense 4 (to gather together in large numbers):
crowd together
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