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as in populace
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 throng
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 herd
Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
In less than a year, the virus has hit 973 herds, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 24 Feb. 2025
Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Thanks to our ability to herd and the flock's constant supply of sustenance through products like milk and cheese, human history was forever changed.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 31 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Among the cases in California, 36 of them stemmed from exposure to dairy herds or cattle, while the cause of two of them are unknown.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
In less than a year, the virus has hit 973 herds, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
Helena got out and began herding the birds back into the aviary.
—Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Thanks to our ability to herd and the flock's constant supply of sustenance through products like milk and cheese, human history was forever changed.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for herd
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Backyard flocks have also been killed after avian-flu exposure; the one person in the United States who has died from bird flu was exposed to it by both wild birds and a backyard flock.—
Tove Danovich,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025
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After 21 days of incubation, eight of the eggs hatched, delivering a small flock of cute, fluffy chicks.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Hostages who have returned confirm what many feared: Hamas's actions are supported by significant portions of the Gazan populace, across generations.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Top Stories For any sentient citizen, these are examples of how media are used to influence or persuade the populace — to further an agenda or encourage a particular, biased perception.—
Armond White,
National Review,
17 Jan. 2025
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Black Tap once had a thriving pop-up on West 14th St. in NYC that drew throngs of mostly millennial women but closed when the owners couldn’t negotiate a longer-term lease with the landlord.—
Gary Stern,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Bridges, now 70, was 6 years old when she was escorted to school by U.S. marshals through the streets of New Orleans surrounded by throngs of angry people protesting desegregation.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
24 Feb. 2025
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Decision-makers have an opportunity to ensure that the very tools designed to drive revenue don’t end up stifling creativity.—
Seth Yudof,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2025
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With Scrabble’s 80-year history, 165 million sets sold, and presence in more than 120 countries, the company is banking on the game’s universal recognition to drive international adaptations.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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In December, a car crashed into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, west of Berlin, that resulted in five deaths and left more than 200 people injured.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Back inside the main party space, a crowd formed not far from the entrance.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Mar. 2025
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Just like in Diablo, the name of the game here is clicking to move and attack swarms of enemies in dark isometric dungeons, throwing in some magical attacks with the number keys on your keyboard as needed.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
26 Feb. 2025
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As the heat began to break on Main Street, swarms of exhausted families packed up their impulse purchases and their double-wide strollers and called it a day.—
Justine Harman,
Vulture,
6 Feb. 2025
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Meghan Markle will never win over UK public again, author claims Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine and author of 'My Mother and I,' discusses how the Duchess of Sussex isn't going to be welcomed across the pond anytime soon after her royal exit.—
Brie Stimson,
Fox News,
9 Mar. 2025
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The singer-songwriter isn’t actively pushing new singles from the project, but that’s not keeping the American public from continuing to consume both the full-length and a number of tunes — and one in particular in huge numbers.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Those pleasant water temperatures are the primary reason for the hordes of summer visitors.—
Martin E. Comas,
Orlando Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2025
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Furiosa, hiding beneath the truck, winds up fighting the invading hordes, allying herself with Jack, and joining, temporarily, Immortan Joe’s army.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Herd.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herd. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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