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
The settlers have also taken to grazing their cows and sheep in Palestinian fields.
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Matt Bradley, NBC news, 18 July 2025
Some of the best designer headboards for luxury bedrooms are found on 1stDibs, like this limited-edition sheep headboard created by Studio AHEAD.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2025
There’s a petting zoo with goats, sheep, pigs and more daily near the Yellow Gate (and check out the baby animals!).
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
It’s situated on nearly 10 acres, where sheep and goats roam, and there’s even an original farmhouse and hay barn on property (some parts of which date back 500 years).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for sheep
Matt Bradley, NBC news, 18 July 2025
Some of the best designer headboards for luxury bedrooms are found on 1stDibs, like this limited-edition sheep headboard created by Studio AHEAD.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2025
There’s a petting zoo with goats, sheep, pigs and more daily near the Yellow Gate (and check out the baby animals!).
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
It’s situated on nearly 10 acres, where sheep and goats roam, and there’s even an original farmhouse and hay barn on property (some parts of which date back 500 years).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for sheep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheep
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Advertisement Thus, Israeli extremists and radicalized Palestinians feed on each other, using each other to justify violence, killing innocents, vandalizing property, and risking a major conflagration in the process.—
Nimrod Novik,
Time,
23 July 2025
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Because a lot of the political leaders in our state have received extra protection, but not the innocents out there.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
15 June 2025
Noun
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Early risers will beat beachgoers to find coquinas, false angel wings, conch, murexes, scallops, tulip shells, and more.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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Other Estonian angel investors who have previously backed Lightyear also participated in the funding round, including Wise co-founder Taavet Hinrikus, Checkout.com's former Chief Technology Officer Ott Kaukver and Skype founding engineer Jaan Tallinn.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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The lamb burger itself is spiked with Worcestershire, thyme, and mustard, enhancing the flavor.—
John Somerall,
Southern Living,
27 July 2025
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However, most of the entrées have meat or fish, such as scallops with sweet potato gnocchi, Arizona Black Angus tenderloin, and Colorado rack of lamb with labneh and roasted carrots.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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“Sheep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheep. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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