SHEEP Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

sheep

noun

ˈshēp

Definition of sheep

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 One of the loudest voices in the cattle world agitating against the border reopening is Bill Bullard, the CEO of R-CALF, a national association of independent cattle and sheep farmers. — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026 Portuguese touches are incorporated here too; the blanket on the bed comes from Burel and is made using wool from Serra de Estrela sheep into colorful, contemporary designs. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026 Traditional wool LCAs tally greenhouse gases, including methane from sheep digestion and nitrous oxide from manure and urine. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026 Her family also has a few Lalanne cement sheep in the garden. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sheep

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On that terrible day, millions of Americans witnessed airplanes flying into buildings, people jumping off skyscrapers, and the Twin Towers collapsing with thousands of innocents inside.

— Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
The Night Court will not stand idly by while innocents are attacked.

— Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of innocent

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But apart from that, there’s the matter of just how awfully spirit-lifting her earth-angel mezzo-soprano tends to be, even when backing herself into dark corners before backing her way back out again.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Aug. 2026
Its exterior is rich with symbolism, from stone carvings representing the all-seeing eye of God to a golden statue, atop the highest spire, of an angel blowing a trumpet to herald the Second Coming.

— Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

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Madilynn Becker, Miss Kansas USA Miss Kansas USA Madilynn Becker grew up showing livestock in the 4-H circuit, where youth can show animals like hogs, cows, and, in Becker’s case, lambs.

— Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026
In this case, the O is designed with roots that represent the land, a lamb for spring and new birth, and an almond blossom petal.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026

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