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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
Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
By examining ancient remains, scientists have provided strong scientific support to efforts aimed at protecting the few remaining wild herds of this breed.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
My deep cynicism thinks this was a diabolical plan to herd young people toward expensive, and somewhat useless, college degrees.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
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Noun
But efforts to replenish herds at Yellowstone and other refuges have restored wild herds.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
By examining ancient remains, scientists have provided strong scientific support to efforts aimed at protecting the few remaining wild herds of this breed.
—Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Republican margins in Congress are extremely slim and getting members to coalesce behind one blueprint will be like herding cats.
—Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
My deep cynicism thinks this was a diabolical plan to herd young people toward expensive, and somewhat useless, college degrees.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for herd
Noun
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Have dedicated outerwear and boot covers or boots when working with your flock.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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Picturesque wind instruments suddenly burst forth as if a flock of birds were flying over the pyramids.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That combination makes for a happy society and ensures a populace that drives a productive economy for years to come.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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The announcers need to study intensely, learning details not only about an athlete, but what a particular sport means to the populace of a country halfway around the world.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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The film shows places of uncommon beauty, along with the throngs of visitors who clamber to see them and, crucially, preserve their experiences in photos.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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Come summer, throngs of tourists descend on the likes of Florence, Rome and Venice to marvel at the historic architecture and sample the delicious food.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
3 Mar. 2026
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Yet, Whitman-Hanson had one final gasp, as Pierre drove to the basket.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area The immediate neighborhood around the resort doesn’t offer much beyond lush greenery, but drive about 15 minutes west to find the famous Alona Beach, a particularly scenic strip of sand bookended by dramatic rock walls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The game was played in front of a sellout crowd of 41,628 that was decidedly pro-Mexico.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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For outdoor adventures, the Ulistac Natural Area and Guadalupe River Trail offer opportunities for walks, birdwatching, and biking that provide welcome breaks from stadium crowds.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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In the cat-and-mouse game of drone warfare, the Ukrainians have also built up a layered defense against the Shahed and its variants – and claim to have seen significant success in countering Russian drone swarms.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Those warheads typically carry 30 kg to 50 kg of explosives and can pack a punch, particularly when used in large swarms, with advanced versions capable of a range of up to 1,200 miles.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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The figures would suggest some support among the US public for going after Iran’s nuclear program, though other polling suggests most Americans disapprove of the strikes and thought the administration should have given diplomacy more of a shot.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Bart Jansen White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump thinks the American public the supports the war against Iran.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
5 Mar. 2026
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This isn’t the first time unusual weather has spawned a mosquito horde in the region during what should be the insect’s offseason.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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And with the release of Live at the Palace, there’s a clear part of Fleming that hopes to show other comedians a way to live with the reactions of online hordes, without letting the fear of them change their work.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Herd.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herd. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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