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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 shepherding
Peter White, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
And as for putting a stop to commercial shepherding, that just isn’t something that is ever going to happen.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The 35-year-old, coming from Boston — where his shepherding of recent Red Sox drafts as assistant general manager helped stock much of the current roster — looked the part of a young, modern baseball executive, with his wife and four kids in tow.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
Whether shepherding hundreds of bills, overseeing months of public hearings, arranging research or preserving records, Keane has been the one constant in a process in perpetual flux.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
In addition to shepherding mothers through birth and the first years of parenting, the program aims to help women on public assistance programs achieve economic independence.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
Prewitt has served as IFTA’s President and CEO since 2000, shepherding the organization through tumultuous upheaval, including the disruption of the streaming revolution, the COVID shutdowns and the dual actors and writers’ strikes in 2023.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
Hart tasked himself with shepherding the company through a transformation—conveniently, in time for demand to explode, as job seekers and employees alike rushed to add an all-important AI qualification to their CVs.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Dec. 2025
Barker has seen it all, stewarding advances in manufacturing like laser cutting, while shepherding a tradition built on generations of customers.
—Chris Tanaka, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
After years of pitching ideas and shepherding projects through the labyrinth of development, Evans reached a crossroads.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Dec. 2025
Housing First is designed to keep people in the system, rather than shepherding them out of it.
—Christopher Calton, Oc Register, 4 Dec. 2025
Noun
Her remit will include both leadership of our development and production for Prime Video, as well as the shepherding and selling of projects to third parties.
—Peter White, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
And as for putting a stop to commercial shepherding, that just isn’t something that is ever going to happen.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The 35-year-old, coming from Boston — where his shepherding of recent Red Sox drafts as assistant general manager helped stock much of the current roster — looked the part of a young, modern baseball executive, with his wife and four kids in tow.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
Destin Daniel Cretton's debut feature concerns a group of counselors (headed by Brie Larson's Grace) at a home for at-risk teens who must deal with their own traumatic pasts while shepherding their patients to a brighter future.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
Whether shepherding hundreds of bills, overseeing months of public hearings, arranging research or preserving records, Keane has been the one constant in a process in perpetual flux.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
In addition to shepherding mothers through birth and the first years of parenting, the program aims to help women on public assistance programs achieve economic independence.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2026
Prewitt has served as IFTA’s President and CEO since 2000, shepherding the organization through tumultuous upheaval, including the disruption of the streaming revolution, the COVID shutdowns and the dual actors and writers’ strikes in 2023.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
Hart tasked himself with shepherding the company through a transformation—conveniently, in time for demand to explode, as job seekers and employees alike rushed to add an all-important AI qualification to their CVs.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 26 Dec. 2025
Barker has seen it all, stewarding advances in manufacturing like laser cutting, while shepherding a tradition built on generations of customers.
—Chris Tanaka, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
After years of pitching ideas and shepherding projects through the labyrinth of development, Evans reached a crossroads.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Dec. 2025
Housing First is designed to keep people in the system, rather than shepherding them out of it.
—Christopher Calton, Oc Register, 4 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shepherding
Noun
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John Rose, chief risk officer for global travel management company Altour, said strains could surface at airports more quickly this time because the TSA workforce also will be remembering the last shutdown.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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All this comes with an impressive calorie tradeoff – fewer than 4 calories per medium-sized berry, making strawberries a satisfying option for snacking or dessert when healthy weight management is a priority.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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My guiding principle would be protecting American interests while avoiding unnecessary entanglements—making decisions grounded in facts, realism, and a clear understanding of the regional, economic, and security implications involved.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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My guiding principle is not ideology, but outcomes — what works, what is fair and what measurably improves the quality of life for the people of Mecklenburg County.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Honda tweaked the steering to provide more feedback and a greater sense of stability.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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This mode leaves it up to the RZR's onboard management system to analyze driving parameters like throttle, braking, steering and motion and lock or unlock the sway bars accordingly – up to 200 times per second.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That balance of a decades-old history and a new brand’s need to establish itself in its own right shapes the leadership challenge facing Strazik, who joined GE in 2000 when it was still led by Jack Welch, one of the defining — and most debated — business leaders of the 20th century.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Taking the baton Pacific Symphony announced its 2026-27 Classical Series, marking the orchestra’s 48th season, and its first under the leadership of its new artistic and music director, Alexander Shelley.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris did not attend the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing because the Biden administration did not send any diplomatic officials as a boycott over human rights concerns.—
MICHELLE L. PRICE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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All the while, appeals courts have yet to address whether the administration’s interpretation of the INA comports with the law.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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He had just been hired as the Patriots’ new running backs coach, and wanted to begin laying relationship bricks on a regular March day.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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As Thursday’s trade deadline looms, the Heat is believed to still be in the running for Antetokounmpo; that remains Miami’s unquestioned priority.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Qu said the company sees it as a hobby-grade product aimed at users who want a closer approximation of real piloting.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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Give Charlotte credit for a forward-thinking move rather than auto-piloting into his next contract, but the short-term consequence is that there are no qualified starting centers here.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Its cooperation with the United States on governance, technology, and intelligence continues even as both sides reassess parts of their security relationship.—
Yusuf Tuggar,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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This latest measure comes after Israel’s security cabinet approved a move last week that expanded Israeli rule and governance over the West Bank.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Shepherding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shepherding. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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