as in innocent
an innocent or gentle person
he came to see that the members of the cult were sheep who naively went along with whatever their leader dictated
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Recent Examples of sheep
Unlike sheep’s wool, cashmere is softer and more supple, cementing its place as a luxury staple in your wardrobe.
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Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
Lagoons that are home to rare flamingos; vegetation that feeds goats, sheep, and guanacos; and a way of life followed by Indigenous Atacameño communities for thousands of years may all be in danger.
—Vince Beiser, TIME, 29 Nov. 2024
Smithfield, built just beyond the old Roman wall, became the go-to place for the sale of horses, sheep and cattle later that century.
—Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Baur estimates the organization has saved over 10,000 animals, including chickens, pigs, cows, sheep, goats and ducks.
—Maya Blackstone, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
Lagoons that are home to rare flamingos; vegetation that feeds goats, sheep, and guanacos; and a way of life followed by Indigenous Atacameño communities for thousands of years may all be in danger.
—Vince Beiser, TIME, 29 Nov. 2024
Smithfield, built just beyond the old Roman wall, became the go-to place for the sale of horses, sheep and cattle later that century.
—Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Baur estimates the organization has saved over 10,000 animals, including chickens, pigs, cows, sheep, goats and ducks.
—Maya Blackstone, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheep
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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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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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More cancellations followed, lambs left heartbroken for the holidays.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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And those foods are as varied as America itself: baked ham, roasted turkey (or goose), prime rib, crown roast, lasagna, rack of lamb, pizza, chili, clam chowder and tamales, to name a few.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Sheep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheep. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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