as in driving
to urge, push, or force onward
the guards briskly herded us through the museum in order to prevent overcrowding
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Recent Examples of herding
So, herding under these glass panels feels like something is wrapping around my head.
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Sanggay Tashi,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
Rights groups say Bedouin herding communities in remote areas of the West Bank are most vulnerable to displacement.
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Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
There were few jobs in the area and his life as a pastoralist, herding his livestock from place to place, was tough.
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Julie Bourdin,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
The pair were able to catch the sheep after herding it into a fenced area, Knicely’s email said.
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Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
In June last year, a shepherd in Chebaa, south Lebanon, named Mohammad Kanaan was herding cattle with his two sons when an Israeli drone strike targeted them.
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Justin Salhani,
The Dial,
5 Mar. 2026
Republican margins in Congress are extremely slim and getting members to coalesce behind one blueprint will be like herding cats.
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Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
This weekend, Central Winds Park in Winter Springs will resemble the rolling hills of Scotland, complete with bagpipes, Highland games, herding dogs and even haggis.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2026
Much of the resort's art was also sourced from the local community (curated by Echo Arts in Bozeman) and pays homage to the area's rich cattle herding history.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
Sanggay Tashi,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
Rights groups say Bedouin herding communities in remote areas of the West Bank are most vulnerable to displacement.
—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
There were few jobs in the area and his life as a pastoralist, herding his livestock from place to place, was tough.
—
Julie Bourdin,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
The pair were able to catch the sheep after herding it into a fenced area, Knicely’s email said.
—
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
In June last year, a shepherd in Chebaa, south Lebanon, named Mohammad Kanaan was herding cattle with his two sons when an Israeli drone strike targeted them.
—
Justin Salhani,
The Dial,
5 Mar. 2026
Republican margins in Congress are extremely slim and getting members to coalesce behind one blueprint will be like herding cats.
—
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
This weekend, Central Winds Park in Winter Springs will resemble the rolling hills of Scotland, complete with bagpipes, Highland games, herding dogs and even haggis.
—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2026
Much of the resort's art was also sourced from the local community (curated by Echo Arts in Bozeman) and pays homage to the area's rich cattle herding history.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for herding
driving
Verb
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The woman who was driving the sedan was taken to a local Shock Trauma Center after sustaining serious injuries.
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Not to be overshadowed by the outfielder’s efforts, Cody Morrissette also went 3 for 5, with one home run, as well as driving home Wallner with a two-out single to end the game.
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“Herding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herding. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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