CATTLE Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

cattle

noun

Definition of cattle

as in rabble

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Recent Examples of cattle Based on the size of Jed’s cattle ranch — conspicuously vast for a man on a government salary — the judge is likely also the scheme’s principal beneficiary. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026 The property is mostly covered by blue oak woodlands and used for cattle grazing. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026 Officials said the person contracted bird flu, also known as avian influenza, following exposure to infected cattle. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026 Caves and overhangs here have protected at least 15,000 examples of rock art, some thought to be 10,000 years old, depicting people hunting or dancing, giraffes, cattle, and jars possibly for carrying water as the region dried up. — Heather Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026 This differs from the more common practice in the United States of moving cattle to feedlots for their final months and feeding them grain. — Adrienne Krone, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026 So far, the barriers have held, though parts of their small cattle ranch were under water. — Christopher Weber, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026 Sloan is currently studying if livestock guardian dogs paired with a cattle herd can reduce swift fox mortality. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 3 Nov. 2026 The historic district also hosts twice-daily cattle drives, making the trip worthwhile even beyond the festival. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cattle

Noun

The federal government’s understanding (or misunderstanding, according to bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell) of the 2nd Amendment all begins with the tale of a rabble-rousing 17th century English nobleman.

— Shelby Hartman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Abdul El-Sayed, a rabble-rousing populist and former public health official, just barely eked out a primary victory Tuesday in Michigan over a centrist rival who was the pick of Washington Democrats to keep a must-hold Senate seat.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of rabble

Noun

Tips To Keep Your Sink Clean Longer Rinse the sink after every use to get rid of food debris that can cause odors, get rid of soap scum, and reduce staining.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026
Hair and other solid debris can be pulled out of the drain this way, while grease and soap scum clogs can be physically broken up by the drain snake or auger, then flushed with hot water to clean the line.

— Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of scum

Noun

The Wildcats haven’t won in Knoxville since a 34-7 rout in 2020.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
The rout was so complete that Senate Minority Leader John Curran, R-Downers Grove, will be the only Republican left from suburban Chicago in the upper chamber.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of rout

Noun

Another 13 people were wounded on downtown Sacramento’s K Street and 10th Street, in what became the deadliest mass shooting in the city’s history.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
Organizers say more than 125,000 people are expected throughout the event, bringing in millions of dollars for the local economy.

— Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 19 June 2026

Definition of people

Noun

Paraguay’s president was removed from office and detained after the country’s largest digital bank melted down, leaving half the populace without access to funds and plunging the country into a political crisis.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 8 Nov. 2026
Ultimately, both experts agreed that public-private partnerships and emerging technology like AI are countries’ best bets at enabling affordable, high-quality healthcare for its populace.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026