as in animal
farm animals (such as cows, horses, and pigs) that are kept, raised, and used by people
a market where livestock are bought and sold
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Recent Examples of livestock
As each dog learns to herd and manage livestock, progress is measured through a series of real-world challenges that test skill, instinct, and partnership, culminating in a final working dog competition where one is crowned Wonder Dog champion.
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Peter White, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Wolves killed or injured 42 head of livestock and one working dog during the last biological year, according to the annual report.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Fire ants also kill chicks of ground-nesting birds and plague pets and livestock.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
As usual, the fair is expected to host a variety of traditional draws, such as farm and livestock competitions, food and rides.
—Adam Bednar, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2026
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Peter White, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Wolves killed or injured 42 head of livestock and one working dog during the last biological year, according to the annual report.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Fire ants also kill chicks of ground-nesting birds and plague pets and livestock.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
As usual, the fair is expected to host a variety of traditional draws, such as farm and livestock competitions, food and rides.
—Adam Bednar, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for livestock
animal
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The bacteria had been shown to aid in weight loss in animal studies and one small human trial.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
13 May 2026
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Eskamani also called for reforms to how FWC oversees facilities housing the animals, as the agency is not equipped to perform medical checks on the animals.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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“Livestock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livestock. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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