stampeders

/stæmˈpiːdərz/
noun
  1. People who participate in a sudden, wild rush or flight of a group of frightened animals or people.
    • The park rangers warned the stampeders to stay calm to avoid triggering a panic.
    • During the gold rush, thousands of stampeders headed north hoping to strike it rich.
    • The stampeders scattered in all directions when the fire alarm went off.
  2. People who join a sudden mass movement or rush toward something, often driven by excitement or opportunity.
    • The new smartphone release brought out a wave of stampeders lining up before dawn.
    • Black Friday sales always attract a crowd of stampeders eager for deals.
    • Investors became stampeders, all buying the same stock at once.
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