en masse

adverb

Definition of en massenext
as in hand in hand

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Recent Examples of en masse And around the world, people are streaming her songs en masse. — Maria Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 At this mega master in Chelmsford, the judge conducted roll call and provided instructions on future hearings en masse. — Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026 But Japan’s experience suggests what can happen when a bunch of young people who did everything right to prepare for adulthood find the fruits of adulthood deferred, en masse. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2026 An estimated 10,000 North Koreans were deployed and suffered significant casualties, having used suicidal tactics to rush Ukrainian positions en masse. — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for en masse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for en masse
  1. hand in hand
  2. jointly
  3. collectively
  4. mutually
Adverb
  • Self-care and skin care go hand in hand, something Vanessa Hudgens knows well.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2023
  • The two often go hand in hand, with most people seeking both results.
    — Tori Crowther, Allure, 15 Mar. 2023
Definition of hand in hand
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  • Moderna’s stock flew high last month after a cancer vaccine jointly produced with Merck showed positive initial results in its first late-stage trial.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Associated Press TOKYO -- Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda entered a deal to jointly develop computer parts and software for vehicles set to enter the market in fiscal 2029, both sides said Monday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of jointly
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  • Connexus is a credit union, meaning it’s owned collectively by its members.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • These groups collectively shape how an organization communicates, even when corporate communication is not their primary responsibility.
    — Goran Paun, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of collectively
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  • Is there a mutually beneficial player with an equally overpriced contract to trade for at another position that could actually contribute to the Bulls?
    — Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The Current mutually terminated 17-year-old Meila Brewer’s contract on Wednesday, further cutting down the depth options.
    — PJ Green September 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
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“En masse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/en%20masse. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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