Definitions

follow the crowd

VERB

conform

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accommodate attune comply coordinate fit harmonize integrate reconcile tailor yield

STRONG

follow keep mind obey observe proportion square suit tailor-make tune

WEAK

be guided by clean up act don't make waves don't rock the boat fall in with follow beaten path go by the book go with the flow make room meet halfway move over play the game quadrate reconciliate roll with punches run with the pack shape up straighten up toe the line

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny disagree oppose prevent refuse reject

STRONG

disobey disregard forget ignore neglect

WEAK

differ fight mismatch not correspond

Example Sentences

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When people feel a stronger need to follow the crowd, they are more likely to match or exceed prevailing norms.

From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 2026

Despite attending school in Berkshire, Prince William chose a team further afield as he did not want to follow the crowd.

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2024

"It's just a feeling that it is not as stable as it used to be and a lot of people follow the crowd."

From Reuters • Aug. 16, 2023

You eventually go to the other side of the Capitol and follow the crowd inside.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2022

I follow the crowd and move to the platform for the train that goes to New York.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi