as in sheep
an innocent or gentle person
the new guys at football camp were lambs who hardly knew what awaited them
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Recent Examples of lamb
Lemongrass adds a minty, citrus-forward flavor to these quick-cooking lamb chops.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2025
With different types of fillings—spinach orchard, ricotta or mozzarella, different types of cheese, and meats—chicken, lamb, beef or fish—there are many varieties and styles, from more traditional to more gourmet.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The menu features the classic items that have made Amavi New York so successful: lamb chops with pomegranate molasses and sumac; a whole branzino grilled right at the table with Mediterranean herbs; and the famous lobster pasta, which is tossed with basil and cherry tomatoes.
—Connie Ogle
july 14, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
As a result, a group of concessionaires decided to purchase the lamb for $10,000 for the family’s benefit.
—Olivia Petty, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2025
With different types of fillings—spinach orchard, ricotta or mozzarella, different types of cheese, and meats—chicken, lamb, beef or fish—there are many varieties and styles, from more traditional to more gourmet.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The menu features the classic items that have made Amavi New York so successful: lamb chops with pomegranate molasses and sumac; a whole branzino grilled right at the table with Mediterranean herbs; and the famous lobster pasta, which is tossed with basil and cherry tomatoes.
—Connie Ogle
july 14, Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
As a result, a group of concessionaires decided to purchase the lamb for $10,000 for the family’s benefit.
—Olivia Petty, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamb
Noun
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This tangy, soft, Mediterranean staple is made from goat's or sheep's milk.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
4 Aug. 2025
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The odd bunch of animals seized consisted of horses, camels, goats, rams, sheep and tortoises.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Its current structure was commissioned by Bishop Oliver King, who—according to legend—dreamt of angels climbing golden ladders to heaven: now immortalized on the Abbey’s West Front.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Blessed Virgin of Pompeii was built in 1904; it was known for the pink bricks it was built from and the statue of an angel that stood watch atop its steeple.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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Advertisement Thus, Israeli extremists and radicalized Palestinians feed on each other, using each other to justify violence, killing innocents, vandalizing property, and risking a major conflagration in the process.—
Nimrod Novik,
Time,
23 July 2025
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Because a lot of the political leaders in our state have received extra protection, but not the innocents out there.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
15 June 2025
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“Lamb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamb. Accessed 11 Aug. 2025.
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