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as in masses
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 swarms
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 herds
Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Arriving in Knoxville, Smith found the WNOX building to be surrounded by herds of radio tourists, manic crowds of all ages that gathered daily in hopes of being granted admission to the Midday Merry-Go-Round, a live program that had become the city’s cultural centerpiece.
—Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 1 June 2026
To pay for her medical bills, the family had to sell most of their remaining cattle and goats, a bitter blow after years of drought had already decimated local herds.
—Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 31 May 2026
At the wildlife refuge north of Denver, surrounded by grazing buffalo herds and sprawling prairie terrain, the Outback appeared entirely at home.
—Tim Jackson, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
This 70-million-year-old predator didn’t stalk herds on the plains.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Beef prices have also risen sharply, as drought and other factors have reduced cattle herds.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 26 May 2026
Normally, northern white rhino females would live with their young in small herds, but Najin and Fatu have only each other.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Bilchitz said elephants have highly complex social structures and specific physical and mental needs, and generally live in herds of 20-50 animals that roam large areas in the wild.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
Environment Colorado issued a statement approving Colorado’s new law for protecting migrating herds and improving roadway safety.
—Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Arriving in Knoxville, Smith found the WNOX building to be surrounded by herds of radio tourists, manic crowds of all ages that gathered daily in hopes of being granted admission to the Midday Merry-Go-Round, a live program that had become the city’s cultural centerpiece.
—Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 1 June 2026
To pay for her medical bills, the family had to sell most of their remaining cattle and goats, a bitter blow after years of drought had already decimated local herds.
—Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 31 May 2026
At the wildlife refuge north of Denver, surrounded by grazing buffalo herds and sprawling prairie terrain, the Outback appeared entirely at home.
—Tim Jackson, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
This 70-million-year-old predator didn’t stalk herds on the plains.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Beef prices have also risen sharply, as drought and other factors have reduced cattle herds.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 26 May 2026
Normally, northern white rhino females would live with their young in small herds, but Najin and Fatu have only each other.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Bilchitz said elephants have highly complex social structures and specific physical and mental needs, and generally live in herds of 20-50 animals that roam large areas in the wild.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Verb
However, one quick look at what companies like Boston Dynamics has achieved with robots like the rather creepy dog-like ‘Spot,’ who herds sheep in New Zealand, and the possibilities seem endless.
—Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for herds
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The historic resort town of Zakopane anchors the Polish side, while Slovakia’s High Tatras deliver mountain lakes, waterfalls and flocks of sheep among rocky crests.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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On the Slovakian side, the High Tatras deliver mountain lakes, waterfalls and flocks of sheep grazing among rocky crests.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Now is the time to get ahead of the swarms by controlling bagworms, aphids, whiteflies, stinkbugs, and Japanese beetles.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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Even advanced swarms often depend on stable communications and relatively simple coordination logic.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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The scenario might be to treat 23rd, 34th, 42nd, 59th, 125th, and maybe the streets leading to the transverse drives across the park this way, giving them over to buses and bikes with some street-dining structures and greenery to boot.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
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That rapid glucose spike drives insulin up and can contribute to metabolic stress over time.—
Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Just a forehand shot away from the red clay courts, Auteuil is an authentic pocket of Paris that’s far from the tourist throngs—and the stereotypes sometimes saddled on it by east-leaning Parisians.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The Israel Day parade has always been a must-attend event for mayors, governors and other political leaders to celebrate the Jewish state with throngs of revelers who pack Fifth Avenue.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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At least 45 people were arrested in Paris on Saturday after celebrations over Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory descended into chaos, with fires set, businesses vandalized and crowds clashing with police.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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The beaches are then evaluated on criteria like uniqueness, remoteness, wildlife, calm waters, crowds, and the overall likelihood of idyllic conditions.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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The venue only seats 2,600, so hordes of fans queued up for the standby list in Riverside Park before parking themselves behind bullpens.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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The streets of Soho are quiet in comparison to the hordes of shoppers on Regent Street.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Museums are sincerely trying to connect with their publics (even if these are often cast as consumers), and the horizon for that experiment is almost limitless.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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European publics are less diplomatic.—
Ivan Krastev,
Time,
21 Jan. 2026
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In its stead, Johnson backed a policy that essentially codified powers police already had to disperse mobs once they’re formed.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
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The city belongs to law-abiding residents, not roaming mobs looking to make a name for themselves or to contribute to the chaos or violence, and to get social media attention.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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“Herds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herds. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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