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as in guiding
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
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
Williams raised the late producer — who created Happy Days — for shepherding them on set.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Set in the French Pyrenees, The Shepherd And The Bear explores a conflict provoked by the reintroduction of brown bears in the midst of a traditional shepherding community.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 18 Nov. 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
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
Williams raised the late producer — who created Happy Days — for shepherding them on set.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Set in the French Pyrenees, The Shepherd And The Bear explores a conflict provoked by the reintroduction of brown bears in the midst of a traditional shepherding community.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shepherding
Noun
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The advent of modern medications has made the management of high cholesterol much easier than just a few decades ago.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Fossett was a co-owner of the Stag Saloon for a time, but management didn’t appeal to him.—
Richard Selcer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Ravens fired John Harbaugh earlier this month after 18 seasons on the job, guiding them to a Super Bowl victory over Jim and the San Francisco 49ers after the 2012 season.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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Others might prefer guiding their actor like in animation, shaping it through intention, timing and emotional framing.—
Eline Van der Velden,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Winds of 30 miles an hour or more can interfere with the steering control of a school bus.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Jan. 2026
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Standard rear-wheel steering has a hand in this, which also helps the 53’s ability to navigate tighter urban streets with ease.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In the Arctic, leadership means recognizing that Greenland is not a curiosity or a punchline.—
Paul McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Nearly seven years later, Kofod's successors -- again under the leadership of Frederiksen -- have faced a more protracted and aggressive campaign from Washington.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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While speaking in Toledo, Vance largely reiterated the administration’s points that acquiring Greenland would boost American national security interests and its critical minerals supply chain.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Jan. 2026
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However, Vance told the Washington Examiner in an interview published Thursday that when appropriate, the administration might take disciplinary action against ICE agents.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Coming off his third straight 1,000-yard rushing season, Williams has a platform as one of the top running backs in the league.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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The transition from fighting to running came amid another personal transformation.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Unlike combat F-16s, however, the VISTA carries no weapons and is focused entirely on testing how software can replicate, and eventually surpass, human piloting skills.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Dec. 2025
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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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Another is to practice good governance, even if that means putting forth more effort, in AII initiatives.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The ceasefire’s next phase will confront thornier issues, including transitioning to a new governance structure in Gaza and disarming Hamas, which has ruled the territory for nearly two decades.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Shepherding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shepherding. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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