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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
Laura Ungar, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
The Fort Worth herd serves a bigger purpose than just being an exciting spectacle and the Nature Center’s mascot.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
The Week Us, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026
The pair were able to catch the sheep after herding it into a fenced area, Knicely’s email said.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Beichler said his 150-cow farm works with a veterinarian on regular herd checks and has a safety process that includes sending milk samples to labs every week to test for common germs.
—Laura Ungar, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
The Fort Worth herd serves a bigger purpose than just being an exciting spectacle and the Nature Center’s mascot.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
By that point, the 80,000 or so Jewish residents who hadn’t fled were being herded into segregated housing.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026
The pair were able to catch the sheep after herding it into a fenced area, Knicely’s email said.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for herd
Noun
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Jeju Air would not comment on whether its pilots should have tried to land through the flock, citing the ongoing investigation.—
James Glanz,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Simple precautions such as hand washing and avoiding kissing birds can reduce the risk of infection from backyard flocks.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Was Widow’s Bay a literal prison at one point, or is this a metaphor that speaks to how desperately the populace clings to the past?—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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Instead of Gladiators fighting for our entertainment, the emperors are shadowboxing before an angry populace.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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In the five-minute work, Pau employs snippets lifted from government newsreels, most notably footage of a swimming contest held at Victoria Harbor in the 1960s showing throngs of Hong Kong citizens launching themselves into the ocean and paddling enthusiastically.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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From there, the gates open for throngs of local musicians to lay claim to performing in tribute to a specific musical act of their choosing, fitting within that theme.—
Aaron Davis,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
Verb
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And in recent years, a new crop of miners driven by rising gold prices have sought to return to the landscape.—
Sarah Raza,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Further, the tax disincentivizes success, weakens California’s standing as a hub for innovation, and demonizes the wealthy – all of which erode investment, drive economic activity elsewhere, and are ultimately incompatible with America’s capitalist roots.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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But the Padres broke the tie with a check-swing RBI infield single by Xander Bogaerts in the eighth inning, and San Diego held on to beat the Sox 4-3 in front of a sellout crowd of 40,171 at Petco Park.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The Madison Square Garden crowd let Embiid hear it with booming, profane jeers throughout that 2024 slugfest, which the Knicks won in six games.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Costumes aren’t necessarily mandatory for the performers at the Sac Halloween Show, but a heavy dose of creativity is required for this swarm of sonic cosplay.—
Aaron Davis,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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According to budget details, SOCOM is seeking to purchase 93 group 2 UAVs, 10 group 3 UAVs, 16 swarm carrier pods, and five ground system interfaces.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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Finalists not only have to demonstrate their dance skills, but are tested on their knowledge of football, public-speaking talent and fitness — pushups, situps, plank poses.—
Lisa Gutierrez
May 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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Broward County Judge Woody Robert Clermont stood before the Florida Supreme Court Wednesday morning to take what was coming to him — a public reprimand for showing up in another judge’s courtroom to serve as a lawyer for a friend facing a domestic violence accusation.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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Lahren opened the discussion by contrasting today’s climate with the past, noting that traditional PR cleanup has been replaced by a mass horde looking to end lives over minor mistakes.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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This series focuses on She-Ra, the alter ego of Prince Adam’s twin sister, Princess Adora, who leads a rebellion against an evil intergalactic horde.—
Sanat Pai RaikarAll,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
4 May 2026
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“Herd.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herd. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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