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as in populace
the body of the community as contrasted with the elite
aspire to achieve something, to distinguish yourself from the herd
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as in throng
a great number of persons or things massed together
gearing up for the herd of holiday shoppers at the mall on the day after Thanksgiving
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Recent Examples of herd
Jayne Yutig, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
The conservation and wildlife protection organization found Bani abandoned by her herd next to a train track — a speeding train had collided with Bani, resulting in significant injuries to her spine, hips and legs, leaving her unable to walk.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Ari Daniel, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
The kooks of that age believed that Iran-Contra was only just an inkling of the secret government behind the scenes that was preparing to herd Americans into prison camps.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 7 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The beloved elephants from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s African savanna herd will be the stars of this year’s float in the Rose Parade.
—Jayne Yutig, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
The conservation and wildlife protection organization found Bani abandoned by her herd next to a train track — a speeding train had collided with Bani, resulting in significant injuries to her spine, hips and legs, leaving her unable to walk.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Verb
Some focus on fishing in the ocean or among the mangroves, others on herding zebu cattle, and still others on harvesting resources from the forest.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
The kooks of that age believed that Iran-Contra was only just an inkling of the secret government behind the scenes that was preparing to herd Americans into prison camps.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for herd
Noun
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Flamingos flock here, making the area even more picturesque.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
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Wylde said her flock of CEOs are aware that their companies will suffer if talented people cannot afford to live in the city.—
Michael Powell,
The Atlantic,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As 39% of the United Kingdom populace struggles to heat their homes, Edelstyn and Powell huddle under blankets themselves, trying vainly to warm up with endless mugs of tea.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Each district sends two children as tributes to the fight-to-the-death Hunger Games, concocted by the capitol to keep the populace distracted.—
Adam Bell,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As the day wears on, the crowd swells to a formidable throng.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Videos from Isfahan, Arak, and other cities show throngs of hijab-less women outdoors.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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As previously reported by Fox News Digital, the unrest has been driven by a mix of economic desperation and political anger.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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While there are some other small new concessions in the CBA that will help players make ends meet (such as getting access to health benefits in the offseason), to hear ECHLers explain their strike vote, the pay bump was never the driving force.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Her defensive effort led to a transition 3-pointer for Maddie Scherr that electrified the home crowd for TCU.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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Minneapolis police and deputies with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office are still on the scene for crowd control measures, and metal gates have been set up to keep protesters at bay.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The city is in a valley, so nearly every building has a view—on this January morning, of fires dotting the hills and little, loud aircraft flying in all directions, like a mosquito swarm on a hot night.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
5 Jan. 2026
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The 236-foot former drug-runner ship Hilma Hooker offers one of the most impressive wreck dives in the region, though the vertical walls at The Cliff, vibrant reefs at Sweet Dreams, and swarms of sealife at Salt Pier are just as unforgettable.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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If this year’s March and June get-togethers were learning exercises — including for the staff after Tuchel began work in January — the next two and the one starting today (Sunday) are all about creating an atmosphere the players and the English public can all buy into.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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And to get to play these characters that are layered and complex and multidimensional is really fun — anything where there's a public and a private life, and a secret, and different elements at play, and having to keep different balls in the air is really fulfilling and fun.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Theme parks use hordes of performers to bring their worlds to life.—
Sasha Richie,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Jan. 2026
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But the number of Oscar voters in town explodes each year once the fest kicks off, as hordes of actors, directors, writers, songwriters, executives, publicists and others descend on the city, which normally has a population of less than 45,000.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Herd.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herd. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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