SHEPHERD Synonyms: 116 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of shepherd

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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noun

as in pastor

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Verb

The incoming group of lawmakers will either shepherd or stymie the next governor's agenda through the Michigan Capitol. — Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Newmark may have a reputation for shepherding big-ticket sales to completion. — Noah Shachtman, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026

Noun

Macey, a shepherd-husky mix, was left behind when her family was detained during a raid in Palmdale in 2025. — Alys Martinez, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026 Chico, his German shepherd, was sent to a foster family in March and permanently rehomed last month. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shepherd

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Verb

Do ask for staff suggestions on what to do in and around the area—our own itinerary was entirely guided by Troutbeck’s staff, and their tips were always spot on.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
The judgment was a crushing blow for a man who was once embraced by the West, invited to the 1999 peace talks in France and seen as the leader who could guide Kosovo to independence.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of guide

Noun

The former pastor, who founded Texas megachurch Gateway in 2000, was sentenced to 10 years in prison, but all except six months of the time was suspended.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
The asylum-seeking evangelical pastor dreamed of creating a vibrant gathering spot for Venezuelan immigrants.

— Elliot Spagat, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of pastor

Noun

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
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

Definition of shepherdess

Verb

Fleury has since embarked on a coaching journey of more than 20 years, including stops at Sacred Heart as a defensive coordinator and Towson as a special teams coordinator.

— Andrew Destin, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
That was one of the most compelling draws for McDaniel, the chance to work with a quarterback who can make every throw, and to coach with Jim Harbaugh, who has had success at every stop.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of coach

Noun

The couple were married by a female vicar, per the Daily Mail.

— Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Nearly every murder is solved by the end of the episode, but despite the unusual twist of having the village vicar team up with the police, the real action comes from the relationships among the characters.

— Pat Saperstein, Variety, 14 June 2026

Definition of vicar

Noun

His father was a sheepherder on Iceland’s northern coast who moved to Denmark, studied with Niels Bohr, immigrated to the United States, and worked on the Apollo missions.

— Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 29 June 2026
Rather than escape, the sheepherder accepts his death.

— Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026

Definition of sheepherder

Verb

The influence of Doyle, who has been mentored by Sean Payton and Ben Johnson, was noticeable.

— Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Citrin came up with the Andy Wins Trial Process, which is a litigation methodology meant to train and mentor younger attorneys at his firm.

— Matt Emma, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of mentor

Noun

This one stars Cox himself as a mysterious and formidable old man in an undertaker’s suit and parson’s hat who wanders into an Arizona border town in 1890 to gather the names of dead Mexican laborers.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
And what does the old man who sleeps by the fire know about the dead parson?

— Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 25 Jan. 2026

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