the herd
noun
: common people : people as a group
He always sticks with the herd and does what the others do.
I refuse to follow the herd.
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The moon's clash with Mercury creates difficulties distinguishing your desires and values from the herd’s.
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USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2024
Sabu is the only mature male elephant in the group and is the largest in the herd.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2024
Keep reading to discover some of our favorite cowboy names in the herd.
—Sherri Gordon, Clc, Parents, 15 Sep. 2024
The biggest, hottest scrapes tend to be used by more members of the herd, making these excellent spots to snag a photo or two of local bucks.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 17 Oct. 2024
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USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2024
Sabu is the only mature male elephant in the group and is the largest in the herd.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2024
Keep reading to discover some of our favorite cowboy names in the herd.
—Sherri Gordon, Clc, Parents, 15 Sep. 2024
The biggest, hottest scrapes tend to be used by more members of the herd, making these excellent spots to snag a photo or two of local bucks.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 17 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for the herd
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“The herd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20herd. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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