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
The big picture: Colorado is one of the top five producers of sheep and lambs in the U.S. and studies show animal processing is a major industry for Colorado.
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John Frank, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
In addition to cats and dogs, rural areas are home to horses, cattle, goats, sheep and other livestock that need care.
—John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2024
Eventually, Giles—who raises sheep on a homestead in Oklahoma—had to give up eating not just beef but pork, and, yes, even lamb.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 7 Oct. 2024
Pearson has seen to it that the winery is one of the leaders in Napa Valley regarding regenerative agriculture; sheep graze in their estate vineyards, providing benefits such as natural fertilizer as well as eating weeds in the vineyards that reduce the need for chemical or natural weeding.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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John Frank, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
In addition to cats and dogs, rural areas are home to horses, cattle, goats, sheep and other livestock that need care.
—John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2024
Eventually, Giles—who raises sheep on a homestead in Oklahoma—had to give up eating not just beef but pork, and, yes, even lamb.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 7 Oct. 2024
Pearson has seen to it that the winery is one of the leaders in Napa Valley regarding regenerative agriculture; sheep graze in their estate vineyards, providing benefits such as natural fertilizer as well as eating weeds in the vineyards that reduce the need for chemical or natural weeding.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheep
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East is her foil, a naive innocent raised within the strictures of Mormonism, which she's never stopped to question.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2024
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By contrast, the Westerners who Russia freed were seen by the U.S. as innocents — journalists and peaceful opponents to the Putin regime.Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2024
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But at times, there’s a defensive, slightly cruel streak to his patter that can eclipse his better angels (of which there are many) and test the goodwill of those around him.Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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The next batch of kids included a little angel who immediately burst into tears at the sight of Rodrigo.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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Ground beef or lamb: Traditionally, shepherd's pie is made with ground lamb.Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
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Other popular picks include the gyro, a beef and lamb combination served with rice, hummus, and Greek salad; the kibbeh; and the falafel.Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Sheep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheep. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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