the herd

noun

: common people : people as a group
He always sticks with the herd and does what the others do.
I refuse to follow the herd.

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As people cheer, take photos, and look in awe, boats follow the herd, armed with Saltwater Cowboys and other firefighters ready to assist or intervene if a pony shows signs of distress. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 July 2025 Shortly after becoming the latest Asian wild horse (an endangered species also known as a Przewalski’s horse) to join the herd, the foal, named Marat, fell critically ill, the outlet reported. Bailey Richards, People.com, 1 July 2025 And there are only so many assistants, which can leave a freshman to follow the herd, ready or not. Pete Sampson, New York Times, 2 May 2025 If players need to stun enemies, the Cycler can shock swarming adversaries, giving players the opportunity to thin the herd. Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for the herd

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“The herd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20herd. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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