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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The South Park Buffalo Preserve welcomed Denali to the herd.
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Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
For families ready to start planning, the best move right now is to follow the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Facebook or check the zoo’s website for updates on when the calf will make his public debut, what his name will be, and when he’ll be introduced to the rest of the herd.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Their smaller counterparts, alpacas, are more timid and shy, but the more independent ones that aren't afraid to be away from the herd do well as therapy animals.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
The local government wanted to reduce the herd and was going to use hunters.
—Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
For families ready to start planning, the best move right now is to follow the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Facebook or check the zoo’s website for updates on when the calf will make his public debut, what his name will be, and when he’ll be introduced to the rest of the herd.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Their smaller counterparts, alpacas, are more timid and shy, but the more independent ones that aren't afraid to be away from the herd do well as therapy animals.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
The local government wanted to reduce the herd and was going to use hunters.
—Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
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“The herd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20herd. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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