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To move closer together in a group

assemble

verb

to come together and form a group

close up

to move people or things closer together, or to move closer together

converge

verb

to come from different directions to reach the same point

bunch

verb

if a group of people bunch or are bunched, they get very close to each other

cluster

verb

to form a small close group

huddle

verb

to move close together in order to stay warm, feel safe, or talk

clump together

if people or things clump together or are clumped together, they get very close to each other in a group

besiege

verb

to gather around a person or place in a way that threatens or annoys them

crowd

verb

to stand so close to someone that it annoys them or makes them feel nervous

cozy up

to move close to someone for warmth or love

caxirola

a percussion instrument used by football fans which makes a rattling sound when shaken

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