CATTLE Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

cattle

noun

Definition of cattle

as in rabble

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Recent Examples of cattle It is most commonly reported in cattle, but there have also been cases in sheep, goats, horses and alpaca. — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026 Sheridan's 6666 ranch is roughly 260,000 acres and raises Angus cattle. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Animal health researchers are using related techniques to inoculate poultry against bird flu and cattle against foot-and-mouth disease. — Robert Kelly, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026 Rob Kelm Kelm says deputies took photos of tire tracks and the grain used to lure the cattle. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 This summer, farmers in parts of Europe reported their livestock being infected, including cattle. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 One video saw a group of the cattle exiting I-35 and entering the intersection off Broadway Boulevard. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cattle

Noun

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
Their tardiness, which saw the start delayed by half an hour, was continued on the field with India looking like a rabble in the face of the onslaught from Buttler and Brook.

— Paul Newman, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of rabble

Noun

The gain was driven by higher beef prices amid historically low cattle herd numbers nationwide.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Hiking alongside a family and their herd is one of five immersive experiences that comprise The Keepers, Black Tomato’s newest collection of itineraries.

— Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of herd

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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
Vinegar Acidic solutions like vinegar are a fan favorite of many eco-friendly cleaners, due to their innate ability to break down and lift stains from hard water, rust, and soap scum.

— Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of scum

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Prior to this, Miami trailed just once, by three points at the start of the Central Michigan game that quickly became a 52-3 rout.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
Stanford running back Micah Ford broke off for a 81-yard touchdown run in the final quarter to score his fourth touchdown of the game and cement Stanford's 34-7 rout over Elon.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of rout

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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

Despite Jack’s best efforts to bring Christmas cheer to the world, his gifts horrify the populace.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Oct. 2026
The decision was ultimately reversed by a New York Supreme Court judge, on the grounds that Warren violated the populace’s religious liberties.

— Clare Whitton, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026