as in innocent
an innocent or gentle person
he came to see that the members of the cult were sheep who naively went along with whatever their leader dictated
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Recent Examples of sheep
Wolves have established themselves closer than expected to ranches, farms and communities in the high rangeland in the northeast corner of California, and were responsible for killing 39 cattle and one sheep in the roughly three months from January 29 through May 5 of this year, state data shows.
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Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2025
One study, which focused on horses and desert bighorn sheep in California, found that the wild sheep would consistently avoid a stretch of creek if a single free-ranging horse was present — even if that horse was just standing near the creek, and not actively drinking.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 31 July 2025
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, many Basque people migrated to the United States, especially coming to the West for the Gold Rush and the sheep industry, according to the Basque Museum and Cultural Center.
—Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2025
This tangy, soft, Mediterranean staple is made from goat's or sheep's milk.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2025
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Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2025
One study, which focused on horses and desert bighorn sheep in California, found that the wild sheep would consistently avoid a stretch of creek if a single free-ranging horse was present — even if that horse was just standing near the creek, and not actively drinking.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 31 July 2025
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, many Basque people migrated to the United States, especially coming to the West for the Gold Rush and the sheep industry, according to the Basque Museum and Cultural Center.
—Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2025
This tangy, soft, Mediterranean staple is made from goat's or sheep's milk.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheep
Noun
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Human rights advocates, meanwhile, warn that the crime crackdown has resulted in tens of thousands of innocents being caught in a dragnet.—
Semafor Staff,
semafor.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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As the response from Israel made many ask about the equally horrific impact and death of innocents in Gaza, those debates and demonstrations heightened, particularly on college campuses globally.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But the angel who answered the 83-year-old Century Village resident’s prayers was not her sister, Tooter said.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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The reveal of Eli’s angel investor opens the door for Hank to … well, fix everything with a good speech.—
Genevieve Koski,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Think warming stews made with beef, lamb, or chicken livers, or, for a vegetarian option, one that contains lentils, spinach, and sweet potato.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
20 Aug. 2025
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The duo had been showcasing an array of dishes—from parmesan and lemon pepper wings to lamb chops and shrimp-and-grits martinis—while joking with staff and viewers about the flavors.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Sheep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheep. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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