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 settlers have also taken to grazing their cows and sheep in Palestinian fields.
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Matt Bradley, NBC news, 18 July 2025
Some of the best designer headboards for luxury bedrooms are found on 1stDibs, like this limited-edition sheep headboard created by Studio AHEAD.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2025
There’s a petting zoo with goats, sheep, pigs and more daily near the Yellow Gate (and check out the baby animals!).
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
It’s situated on nearly 10 acres, where sheep and goats roam, and there’s even an original farmhouse and hay barn on property (some parts of which date back 500 years).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for sheep
Matt Bradley, NBC news, 18 July 2025
Some of the best designer headboards for luxury bedrooms are found on 1stDibs, like this limited-edition sheep headboard created by Studio AHEAD.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2025
There’s a petting zoo with goats, sheep, pigs and more daily near the Yellow Gate (and check out the baby animals!).
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
It’s situated on nearly 10 acres, where sheep and goats roam, and there’s even an original farmhouse and hay barn on property (some parts of which date back 500 years).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for sheep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheep
Noun
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In Fitzgerald’s novel, the wealthy socialite who runs down Myrtle escapes all responsibility, while two additional innocents end up dead.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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That’s been another disgraceful indignity visited upon the victims of terrorists: the support on American campuses for those behind attacks on innocents in Israel.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Early risers will beat beachgoers to find coquinas, false angel wings, conch, murexes, scallops, tulip shells, and more.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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Other Estonian angel investors who have previously backed Lightyear also participated in the funding round, including Wise co-founder Taavet Hinrikus, Checkout.com's former Chief Technology Officer Ott Kaukver and Skype founding engineer Jaan Tallinn.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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The menu features the classic items that have made Amavi New York so successful: lamb chops with pomegranate molasses and sumac; a whole branzino grilled right at the table with Mediterranean herbs; and the famous lobster pasta, which is tossed with basil and cherry tomatoes.—
Connie Ogle
July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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With different types of fillings—spinach orchard, ricotta or mozzarella, different types of cheese, and meats—chicken, lamb, beef or fish—there are many varieties and styles, from more traditional to more gourmet.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Sheep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheep. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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