as in to guide
to give advice and instruction to (someone) regarding the course or process to be followed
shepherding her through the procedure of taking out a loan
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Recent Examples of shepherd
Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Partnering with billionaires Ken Griffin and Stephen Ross, Simas is shepherding a high-stakes campaign to rebrand the Sunshine State, on behalf of top leaders from more than 200 companies across the state.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Kennedy French, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
When researchers looked at what was behind Sardinians’ extraordinary longevity, three factors — terrain slope, distance to workplace and working as a shepherd (who often climb more than 1,000 feet per day) — were most strongly correlated with longer lives.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Verb
The Detroit Lions have president Rod Wood shepherding a large part of owner Sheila Ford Hamp’s operation.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Partnering with billionaires Ken Griffin and Stephen Ross, Simas is shepherding a high-stakes campaign to rebrand the Sunshine State, on behalf of top leaders from more than 200 companies across the state.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
David rises from shepherd to warrior, caught between loyalty and destiny, while the Age of Iron transforms warfare.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
When researchers looked at what was behind Sardinians’ extraordinary longevity, three factors — terrain slope, distance to workplace and working as a shepherd (who often climb more than 1,000 feet per day) — were most strongly correlated with longer lives.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shepherd
Verb
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The idea is to catch reading struggles early on and guide parents on how to help their kids.—
MAKIYA SEMINERA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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The moody Moon and wary Chiron trine across your talkative 3rd house and your convivial 11th house, guiding your explanations of complex issues.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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Gibson also fought for the rights of Black people alongside her husband, late pastor and activist Theodore Gibson, a pioneer of desegregation who led the effort to integrate then-Dade County Public Schools.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Despite a pending green card application, the Anglican pastor did not attend church for weeks after friends advised him to avoid going outside.—
Gisela Salomon,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The thoughtful decor features pendant lamps inspired by traditional Rwandan headdresses, crafted by local fashion designer Joselyne Umutoniwase, and tasseled armchairs that riff on the traditional Rwandan shepherdess skirts.—
Chris Wallace,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Nov. 2025
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Others, such as the fictional shepherdess Marcela in Don Quixote, decided to lead a life of solitude and freedom away from both men and the confines of the convent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Before that, Self earned an ejection while coaching Tulsa all the way back in 1998.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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The simple advice may seem counterintuitive in an age when young workers are being coached to build personal brands from day one and contribute constantly.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The chapel vicar Cardinal Baldo Reina has issued a statement on the matter, but has not weighed in on whether the angel’s face is that of the prime minister.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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Fast forward two years, after a period of poor mental health following my injury, the realization of the vicar’s sentence really hit.—
Abigail Wise,
Outside,
3 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Order it with your choice of strawberry, blueberry, or chocolate topping at The Star Hotel, which opened in 1910 as an 11-room boarding house for sheepherders and still rings a dinner bell before mealtime, in the town of Elko.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Aug. 2025
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After Joe translates for Washington in an interrogation with a sheepherder whose land borders the ravine where Vines’s body was found, Washington finally makes her suspicions plain.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Duties include recruiting and mentoring a diverse team, along with developing customer-centric business plans.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Feb. 2026
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Sonny must mentor and partner with rookie driver Joshua Pearce, played by Idris.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Even before stepping foot inside, an eye-catching neon cowboy greets you.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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The experience, which costs $240 per person, not including alcohol, features a hearty meal of prime rib and delicious sides (a vegetarian main course is also available) and is accompanied by live entertainment of country songs and cowboy stories.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Shepherd.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shepherd. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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