Crowding around implies very little personal space between the individuals and the focal point. At the flea market, shoppers crowded around the rare antiques table.
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Shared Interest
People often crowd around something because of a common interest or curiosity. Onlookers crowded around the street performer, marveling at the tricks.
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Positive Emotion
This phrase can indicate a group’s positive excitement or enthusiasm. Fans crowded around the singer, eager to get an autograph.