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
Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Lauren and Michael tied the knot on July 29, 2023, with their beloved Australian shepherd, Murphy, in attendance.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Mike Kaye
updated August 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2025
Several planting and trail stabilization projects have taken place in recent years, and currently the Friends group is shepherding a project to repair the trail’s pedestrian bridge.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Over at JaNa and Kenny’s building, a guy from the animal rescue comes to shepherd Juan to another foster in Thousand Oaks.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Lauren and Michael tied the knot on July 29, 2023, with their beloved Australian shepherd, Murphy, in attendance.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
Dalton will continue to shepherd the scout team in practice and provide insurance behind Young.
—Mike Kaye
updated August 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2025
Several planting and trail stabilization projects have taken place in recent years, and currently the Friends group is shepherding a project to repair the trail’s pedestrian bridge.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shepherd
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Local outfitters like Mild to Wild Rafting, Mountain Waters Rafting, and Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours guide family-friendly rafting excursions down Class II and Class III whitewater.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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And Blanc tries to solve what happened by seeing the big picture, tuning into the spirits that are guiding things, and attuning the audience to them.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ian Wilkinson, a pastor at a local church and the sole surviving guest of the lunch, told last month's hearing that the death of his wife had left him bereft.—
Alasdair Pal,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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She was also found guilty of attempting to murder Heather's husband, pastor Ian Wilkinson, 68, who remained hospitalized for weeks, 9 News reported at the time.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There’s also an impressive 1836 drawing of a young shepherdess by Jules Dupre, acquired by the museum in 2009 as part of a bequest from collector Muriel Butkin.—
Steven Litt,
cleveland,
29 Jan. 2023
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And Angela Chatelain Avila entertainingly plays most of the play’s female roles, including the neighbor’s gentle-natured wife Beryl, a boy servant, a maid and a shepherdess.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Oct. 2022
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On taking the job last year, Enzo Maresca knew that his say in transfers at Stamford Bridge would be limited and that his main task was to concentrate on coaching the team.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Employers must adapt by offering non-hierarchical paths and coaching to work effectively with this future workforce, which will comprise 74% of the global workforce by 2030.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In a letter accompanying McKnight’s, the Rev. John Riley, the archdiocese’s vicar general and chancellor, asked those with information or concerns regarding the matter to contact the Miami County Sheriff’s Department at (913) 294-3232.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
16 Aug. 2025
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The saga began on Jan. 26 when Rev. John Melnick, vicar for clergy of the Archdiocese, announced the allegations and Jacobs’ removal from the Holy Trinity altar during Sunday Mass, which was also broadcast on YouTube.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
16 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
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Whitfield doubles down on his previous orders, instructing the former sheepherder to murder all the Duttons and dump their bodies in the lawless border town.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Both benefit because the stronger performer practices mentoring while the other gets guidance.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Yet, Coach Prime can also direct his attention to mentoring two of his NFL aspiring sons, his unwavering faith, and keep an eye on a sport near to his heart.—
Coy Wire,
CNN Money,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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What exactly is a cowboy breakfast biscuit?—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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Bighorn Scenic Byway Wyoming Embrace your inner cowboy with a drive along the Bighorn Scenic Byway, which takes you over the crest of the Big Horn Mountains and to spots like the city of Sheridan, where New West meets Old West in the historic downtown.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Shepherd.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shepherd. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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