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
Winds whipped and livestock fled as first responders tried to quell the intense flames, another video showed.
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Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
As expanding agriculture sent wild populations of deer and elk into decline, wolves began to prey instead on livestock—prompting people, in turn, to kill wolves.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 16 Feb. 2026
Home and patio improvement, and livestock and pet care also make up large portions of the business.
—Jacob Wilt, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 16 Feb. 2026
The property is home to several large dogs and small livestock, but authorities say the other animals were unharmed.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
As expanding agriculture sent wild populations of deer and elk into decline, wolves began to prey instead on livestock—prompting people, in turn, to kill wolves.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 16 Feb. 2026
Home and patio improvement, and livestock and pet care also make up large portions of the business.
—Jacob Wilt, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 16 Feb. 2026
The property is home to several large dogs and small livestock, but authorities say the other animals were unharmed.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for livestock
animal
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One code violation prohibits residents from having more than three animals and two additional animals up to three months of age in one household.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The aquarium opened a new era Tuesday with the announcement that Jenny Gray — a leader known for her work in animal ethics, welfare and conservation in Australia — will become just the second chief executive to lead the Monterey aquarium.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Livestock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livestock. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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