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a person or thing taking the blame for others
an unhappy childhood was the goat he used to rationalize every failure and shortcoming
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Recent Examples of goats
Over the last week, the San Diego Humane Society has removed 446 cats, 30 dogs and dozens of other animals, including goats, alpacas, pigs, ducks, donkeys, geese and chickens from the property in Julian.
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Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
The trail heads east, passing by a few homes, including one with horses, goats and a couple dogs.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Between courses, wander the grounds to visit resident chickens, ducks, goats, and dogs.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 8 May 2026
Fenced areas and water service for animals like goats and donkeys.
—David Caraccio
may 2, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
Located in the idyllic region of Ripollès, the ramparts of castle Llaés look out upon both the Pyrenees and bucolic hillsides where goats graze.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
Power outages also prevent Obiols Sobredo from grinding food for his goats, which produce less milk because of insufficient nutrition.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Agriculture science teacher Katie McMahon oversees 59 students plus alpacas, cows, ducks, goats, chickens and horses.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Around 600 goats are grazing the Arroyo Seco, helping to reduce fire-prone vegetation across 100 acres in Pasadena's natural parkland.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
The trail heads east, passing by a few homes, including one with horses, goats and a couple dogs.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Between courses, wander the grounds to visit resident chickens, ducks, goats, and dogs.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 8 May 2026
Fenced areas and water service for animals like goats and donkeys.
—David Caraccio
may 2, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
Located in the idyllic region of Ripollès, the ramparts of castle Llaés look out upon both the Pyrenees and bucolic hillsides where goats graze.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
Power outages also prevent Obiols Sobredo from grinding food for his goats, which produce less milk because of insufficient nutrition.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Agriculture science teacher Katie McMahon oversees 59 students plus alpacas, cows, ducks, goats, chickens and horses.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Around 600 goats are grazing the Arroyo Seco, helping to reduce fire-prone vegetation across 100 acres in Pasadena's natural parkland.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goats
Noun
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The check was requested by a relative after friends and family had not heard from the victims, officials said.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Jones is also charged with possession of a firearm with prior violent convictions and some of his current felony charges carry enhancements related to using a firearm, as well as causing great bodily injury to one of the victims, the DA's Office said.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Sending out the scapegoats in a van advertising unemployed coaches is next-level stuff.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Black folks have been used as scapegoats for the rising government budgets, and anti-Black stereotypes fueled voters to significantly reduce access to affordable healthcare and educational assistance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Mar. 2026
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Now, with a new head coach, new quarterback and a 12-team College Football Playoff, the excuses for the Nittany Lions to not make it to the postseason are running out.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Wallstedt made no excuses for the roughest outing of his seven career playoff starts, acknowledging that Colorado, with its hockey version of fast break offense, is a much different challenge than Dallas, which played a more meticulous and patient offensive game.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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In addition to sloths and monkeys, Parque de Aventura is home to wild cats, anteaters, armadillos, and a variety of birds.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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The facility was also cited for keeping two monkeys in an enclosure smaller than federal regulations require.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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“Goats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goats. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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