Synonyms of herds

herds 1 of 2

noun

plural of herd

1

as in flocks

a group of domestic animals assembled or herded together

the great herds of cattle that cowboys once drove across the plains

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flocks
• swarms
• droves
• schools
• colonies
• pods
• coveys
• gaggles
• packs
• plumps

2

as in masses

the body of the community as contrasted with the elite

aspire to achieve something, to distinguish yourself from the herd

Synonyms & Similar Words

• masses
• populaces
• crowds
• publics
• people
• millions
• mobs
• commoners
• commons
• multitudes
• cattle
• plebes
• plebeians
• rank and files
• rabbles
• hoi polloi
• proletariats
• scums
• routs
• riffraffs
• rabblements
• tag, rag, and bobtails
• unwasheds
• ragtag and bobtails
• middle classes
• bourgeoisies
• trash

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• elites
• flowers
• fat
• elect
• creams
• choices
• aristocracies
• pinks
• A-lists
• upper crusts
• societies
• picks
• prides
• best
• qualities
• nobilities
• royalties
• gentlefolks
• gentilities
• corps d'elite
• patriciates
• gentries
• peerages
• haute mondes

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flocks
• swarms
• throngs
• hordes
• crowds
• masses
• multitudes
• legions
• masses
• armies
• mobs
• bikes
• droves
• millions
• hosts
• routs
• crushes
• presses
• crams
• rabbles
• riffraffs
• piles
• rabblements
• scrums
• gaggles
• mountains
• heaps
• jams
• logjams

herds

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of herd

as in drives

to urge, push, or force onward

the guards briskly herded us through the museum in order to prevent overcrowding

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drives
• runs
• shepherds
• punches
• eggs
• whips
• spurs
• pricks
• hounds
• prods
• presses
• prompts
• exhorts
• wrangles
• goads
• scourges
• flogs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of herds

Noun

As the vast landscape spread out below, filled with roaming herds and golden hues, our guest popped the question—creating a moment both magical and unforgettable. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026

Anglesey farmers, known for their cattle-breeding, would drive their herds across the strait themselves, often losing animals to the waves. —Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026

The series also shows anxious animals separated from their herds, baby animals eaten by predators, and other sad moments that require extra explanation for our kids, so keep this in mind before watching. —Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 6 Mar. 2026

Persistent demand is squeezing shrinking cattle herds, according to a USDA report. —Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026

Home to one of the largest private horse herds in Arizona, White Stallion Ranch is a must-stay for equestrian enthusiasts. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026

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

Today, the small wild-roaming herds are often viewed as a symbol of resilience and wisdom. —Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 26 Feb. 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