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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During the early rounds of the game, players generally try to stay in the middle of the herd strategically.
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 22 Jan. 2025
This early notice can make the difference between snagging one of the few available seats on another flight or having to join the herd and accept what the airline offers.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
In addition to the production losses, there are additional labor and supply costs to manage the outbreak in the herd, including separation and supportive care of sick cows.
—Kimberly Dodd, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
The lecture was not well received and seriously scared the herd.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 22 Jan. 2025
This early notice can make the difference between snagging one of the few available seats on another flight or having to join the herd and accept what the airline offers.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
In addition to the production losses, there are additional labor and supply costs to manage the outbreak in the herd, including separation and supportive care of sick cows.
—Kimberly Dodd, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
The lecture was not well received and seriously scared the herd.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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 20 Feb. 2025.
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