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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 shepherded
Starting in 1963, Hinkle wrote, directed and produced two-reel shorts for Paramount and a year later shepherded a series of Hollywood Jubilee country music specials.
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Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
Stewart, who has Tennessee Medicaid, said Bowens shepherded her through the jitters of early pregnancy with her twin sons, blood pressure issues during delivery, a C-section and baby blues after birth.
—Laura Ungar, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Over the last six years, Morin has shepherded Merit through far too many launches, campaigns, and milestones to count.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2026
Incumbent Jeff Cheney, who was first elected in 2017 and shepherded the city through record growth, is term-limited.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
The city approved a Phase 1 revitalization plan shepherded by the La Jolla Sunrise Rotary Club to replace walls and doors in the station’s sleeping areas, along with other improvements.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
This behind-the-scenes professional has shepherded box office smashes and prestige titles into the pop culture conversation.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
But in the following years, one of the most influential biotech venture capitalists, Alexis Borisy, quietly shepherded a comeback for Nikolic, my colleague Damian Garde reports in a new exclusive.
—Elaine Chen, STAT, 11 Mar. 2026
The box office flop, which follows an 11-year-old underdog who forms unlikely bonds with extraterrestrials, was later shepherded by directors Domee Shi and Madeline Sharafian.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2026
Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026
Stewart, who has Tennessee Medicaid, said Bowens shepherded her through the jitters of early pregnancy with her twin sons, blood pressure issues during delivery, a C-section and baby blues after birth.
—Laura Ungar, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Over the last six years, Morin has shepherded Merit through far too many launches, campaigns, and milestones to count.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2026
Incumbent Jeff Cheney, who was first elected in 2017 and shepherded the city through record growth, is term-limited.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
The city approved a Phase 1 revitalization plan shepherded by the La Jolla Sunrise Rotary Club to replace walls and doors in the station’s sleeping areas, along with other improvements.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
This behind-the-scenes professional has shepherded box office smashes and prestige titles into the pop culture conversation.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
But in the following years, one of the most influential biotech venture capitalists, Alexis Borisy, quietly shepherded a comeback for Nikolic, my colleague Damian Garde reports in a new exclusive.
—Elaine Chen, STAT, 11 Mar. 2026
The box office flop, which follows an 11-year-old underdog who forms unlikely bonds with extraterrestrials, was later shepherded by directors Domee Shi and Madeline Sharafian.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shepherded
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Turning 65 may feel like a milestone, but retirement tends to work best when guided by a clear plan.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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On Thursday morning, rescuers brought in excavators to dig a trench in front of the whale's head, while Lehmann approached the animal and guided the digging.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Our driver steered the car off the road and down a slope toward the riverbank, where a group of women and children were washing clothes.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Smaller, nondescript sparrows and wrens steered clear rather than risk attack by the larger cardinals.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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There has been an apparent rise in reported fireball incidents accompanied by sonic booms, especially in the United States, according to statistics from the American Meteor Society and recent reports in March 2026.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The celebratory holiday is typically observed with a ritual meal known as a seder, accompanied by traditional foods – including matzah (unleavened bread) – and kosher wine.—
Bailey Allen,
Cape Cod Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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Bobrovsky’s milestone performance came on the same night Paul Maurice coached in his 2,000th NHL game — a feat only previously hit by the legendary Scotty Bowman — and defenseman Aaron Ekblad played in his 800th career game, all with the Panthers.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski Longtime Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski coached for 47 seasons, beginning as Army’s head coach in 1975.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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The government planned to set up an emergency economic task force, led by Kim, to coordinate cross-ministerial efforts, the prime minister said at a press briefing, according to Yonhap News Agency.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Eventually, that work led Richard Jones to invest in property — and open Sub One.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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An hour and a half later, a person in the chat uploaded another photo, which showed several members of the group standing alongside Felder and his sign.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Astros catcher Christian Vazquez nonetheless challenged, and the replay showed the pitch to be a couple inches out of the zone.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Shepherded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shepherded. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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