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as in masses
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 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
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Recent Examples of herds
Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Any dairy farmer can tell you that biting flies are a pestilent scourge for cattle herds, which is why one so often sees cows throwing their heads, stamping their feet, flicking their tails, and twitching their skin—desperately trying to shake off the nasty creatures.
—ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
These structures may have allowed the animals to produce deep, booming calls, warning others of predators, keeping herds together, or attracting mates.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Prices are back on the upswing due to smaller herds and rising production costs.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
In Botswana, zebra herds follow ancient routes between the Okavango Delta, Makgadikgadi Pans, and Nxai Pan from November to April.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Between the marquee peaks of Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks lies a stretch of prairie where the land rolls wide and unbroken, and the only crowds are herds of bison.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Even herds that roam free on the open range are microchipped and trailed by drones.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2025
In 1939 Rocky Mountain sheep were reintroduced into the state from Alberta, and today these sheep make up five separate herds totaling approximately 300 animals, according to the Department of Game and Fish.
—Tim Kelly, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
Grants under the program ranged from about $900 for a single wolf attack to about $170,000 in a grant to help ranchers develop nonlethal ways to try to keep wolves away from their herds and properties, state records show.
—Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Any dairy farmer can tell you that biting flies are a pestilent scourge for cattle herds, which is why one so often sees cows throwing their heads, stamping their feet, flicking their tails, and twitching their skin—desperately trying to shake off the nasty creatures.
—ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
These structures may have allowed the animals to produce deep, booming calls, warning others of predators, keeping herds together, or attracting mates.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025
Prices are back on the upswing due to smaller herds and rising production costs.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
In Botswana, zebra herds follow ancient routes between the Okavango Delta, Makgadikgadi Pans, and Nxai Pan from November to April.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Between the marquee peaks of Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks lies a stretch of prairie where the land rolls wide and unbroken, and the only crowds are herds of bison.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Even herds that roam free on the open range are microchipped and trailed by drones.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2025
In 1939 Rocky Mountain sheep were reintroduced into the state from Alberta, and today these sheep make up five separate herds totaling approximately 300 animals, according to the Department of Game and Fish.
—Tim Kelly, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for herds
Noun
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Some gather in dense flocks during migration and non-breeding season, feeding on tiny organisms that abound on tidal flats.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The sharp decline in egg prices is likely due to a decrease in bird flu cases in commercial and backyard flocks since the start of the year.—
Claire Malon,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kyiv is now timing its drone swarms for maximum disruption.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Inside, the minimalist lobby doubles as a gallery, and the in-house restaurant, The Hive, is dripping with sculptures of glowing honeycombs, kudzu vines, and swarms of bees.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Travelers plug in their dates and destinations, and owners of more than 2,000 aircraft bid for the business in real time, creating a competitive environment that drives down costs.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Sep. 2025
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Create a review system that forces brutal honesty and drives real change.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Saturdays for the throngs, rain or shine.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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But there is no apparent mechanism to prevent those Hamas members from joining the throngs of Palestinians evacuating south.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Grand Teton National Park shines in the fall with golden aspens, dramatic peaks, and a break from summer crowds.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Lebanese restaurant was a hit in the neighborhood from the outset and was perpetually packed, with crowds of people waiting for a table.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Like its predecessor, Age of Imprisonment isn’t exactly a typical Zelda game, instead borrowing the design of musou series like Dynasty Warriors for hard-hitting combat against hordes of enemies.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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That has drawn an influx of fans who might not be ready for the chainsaw-wielding hordes of scare actors who greet visitors each night.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Graduates earn a median income of $90,900 after three years, which rises to $170,100 20 years out—the highest median salary of the top 25 publics.—
Fiona Riley,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Unlike democratic politicians who must constantly justify their actions to skeptical publics and hostile media, autocrats like Putin and Kim arrive at these summits with clear, patient, long-term objectives.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
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Many observers have pointed out the resemblance of the firing campaign to online mobs circa 2020, and the entire episode has reignited debates over the difference between free speech and social censure.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025
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Violent mobs confronted the students on the first day of school, and initially, the Arkansas National Guard blocked them from entering the building under orders from segregationist Governor Orval Faubus.—
Time,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Herds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herds. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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