as in sheep
an innocent or gentle person
the new guys at football camp were lambs who hardly knew what awaited them
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Recent Examples of lamb
Known for their docile nature, lambs can also make excellent therapy animals.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
In April 2022, Kelis posted a video of herself and her eldest preparing a Moroccan-style lamb dish, noting in the caption that Knight, who was wearing a Spider-Man mask to conceal his face, wanted to help.
—Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Expect to see Orkney scallops, Cornish lamb, and Norfolk chicken alongside truffle and caviar.
—Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2024
The measure’s passage would shut down a lamb slaughter plant that butchers up to 500,000 lambs per year, accounting for between 15 and 20 percent of all US lamb meat.
—Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 10 Oct. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
In April 2022, Kelis posted a video of herself and her eldest preparing a Moroccan-style lamb dish, noting in the caption that Knight, who was wearing a Spider-Man mask to conceal his face, wanted to help.
—Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Expect to see Orkney scallops, Cornish lamb, and Norfolk chicken alongside truffle and caviar.
—Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 13 Oct. 2024
The measure’s passage would shut down a lamb slaughter plant that butchers up to 500,000 lambs per year, accounting for between 15 and 20 percent of all US lamb meat.
—Marina Bolotnikova, Vox, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamb
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Later home felt everywhere, radiant waters, thistles, greenest hilltops dotted with sheep, masses of tulips and geese, wandering William’s intricate paths, pausing at every turn, life stretching ahead, mountains of bliss and searing sorrow for years to come.Jennifer Harlan, New York Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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The sustainable brand makes latex for its mattresses in California using materials from its own farms, cares for thousands of sheep, and is working toward achieving a zero-waste output in its factory.Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024
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This minor character in the film is the real angel, another woman recognizing Rory’s critical role and offering her a second chance.Valerie Monroe, Allure, 25 Dec. 2024
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The girlfriend of the late Liam Payne, 25, unveiled a new angel wings tattoo in what appeared to be a tribute to the singer on her Instagram Stories on Sunday, Dec. 22.Escher Walcott, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Not just for Price but for the innocents who perished during the conflicts, some by her actions.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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Palestinians, Ukrainians, and countless others suffer in places where death stalks innocents.Gwen Faulkenberry, arkansasonline.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Lamb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamb. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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