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as in masses
the body of the community as contrasted with the elite
aspire to achieve something, to distinguish yourself from the herd
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as in swarms
a great number of persons or things massed together
gearing up for the herd of holiday shoppers at the mall on the day after Thanksgiving
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for herds
Verb
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Johnson immediately lets out an expletive and quickly drives past the animal.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2025 -
Far from being a drain on city resources, historic preservation drives long-term economic growth.—
Bruce D Coons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Magnetic swarms assemble Scientists are increasingly studying how robot swarms can collectively achieve goals, drawing inspiration from ants that work together to bridge gaps or form rafts to survive floods.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Dec. 2024
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Mueller says that's where the robots come in – swarms of them.—
Kira Wakeam,
NPR,
16 Dec. 2024
Noun
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This is understandable because Western publics are not prepared for such a move, and many would not support it.—
Shane Croucher,
Newsweek,
1 Dec. 2024
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In the years following World War II, publics in Europe especially believed the United States was exercising its power in relatively benign ways that helped to lay the foundations for a liberal order.—
Richard Wike,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Jan. 2020
Noun
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The floor and foundation were falling apart, inviting hordes of mice and fleas.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2025
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The shooting broke out during a sideshow, typically an incident in which hordes of people descend on roads to watch vehicle stunts, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Kansas City Star 816-234-4431 Eric Adler, at The Star since 1985, has the luxury of writing about any topic or anyone, focusing on in-depth stories about people at both the center and on the fringes of the news.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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The new initiative also underscores Coach’s grounding purpose, the Courage to Be Real, a platform created to inspire people to confidently explore all the facets of their identity.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Herds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herds. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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