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Definitions

herd

[hurd] / hɜrd /
NOUN
large group
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brood flock horde mob swarm throng
STRONG
assemblage bevy clan collection covey crowd crush drift drove flight gaggle gathering lot mass multitude nest pack people populace press rabble school
WEAK
hoi polloi
VERB
gather; shepherd
Synonyms
STRONGEST
corral round up
STRONG
assemble associate collect congregate drive flock force goad guide huddle lead muster poke punch rally run spur
WEAK
scare up
Antonyms
STRONG
discourage disperse dissuade divide halt lose obey scatter separate stop

Example Sentences

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According to an online FAQ, that decision stemmed from the death of two older herd members — Jewel and Shaunzi — who were euthanized in 2023 and 2024, respectively, for age-related health reasons.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Gallagher has moved to a regenerative approach to grass-growing for his 70-strong suckler herd.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

“It’s not easy trying to herd all these cats,” he told The Wall Street Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

And there are professional incentives to run with the herd.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

While the herd and the flock caught up with each other, Roz and Brightbill slipped away to speak privately.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.