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
Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025
At the time, Witherspoon had been attached to star in the adaptation as Amy Elliott Dunne, receiving approval from author Gillian Flynn and shepherding the project through her production company, now called Hello Sunshine.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
The video opens with an extended bit featuring Hoppus as a school principal doing an awful job shepherding a talent show along.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
For more than a decade now, John has been shepherding a show centered around the life of Tammy Faye Bakker, the late Charlotte-region televangelist.
—Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Amato was head of HBO Films from 2007-20, shepherding original movies including The Normal Heart, Recount, Fahrenheit 451 and Temple Grandin, among many others, during his tenure.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 28 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
Given America’s withered afloat support capabilities, shepherding fleets of small craft around Cape Horn is an almost insurmountable logistical challenge.
—Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Tracz became co-showrunner in Season 2 and has been shepherding the season through post-production following Owens’ exit.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2025
Noun
Richards was especially impressive against West Ham, keeping Crysencio Summerville at bay, shepherding him into less dangerous areas and providing cover for goalkeeper Dean Henderson.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025
At the time, Witherspoon had been attached to star in the adaptation as Amy Elliott Dunne, receiving approval from author Gillian Flynn and shepherding the project through her production company, now called Hello Sunshine.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
The video opens with an extended bit featuring Hoppus as a school principal doing an awful job shepherding a talent show along.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
For more than a decade now, John has been shepherding a show centered around the life of Tammy Faye Bakker, the late Charlotte-region televangelist.
—Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Amato was head of HBO Films from 2007-20, shepherding original movies including The Normal Heart, Recount, Fahrenheit 451 and Temple Grandin, among many others, during his tenure.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 28 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
Given America’s withered afloat support capabilities, shepherding fleets of small craft around Cape Horn is an almost insurmountable logistical challenge.
—Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Tracz became co-showrunner in Season 2 and has been shepherding the season through post-production following Owens’ exit.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shepherding
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In Untertürkheim’s wind tunnel, fluorescent liquids track how rain or road spray moves across the car, guiding adjustments to pillars, mirrors, and seals to keep key sightlines clear.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Sep. 2025
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Thibodeau was let go from New York after guiding the club to its most successful season in 25 years.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Big feet and strong legs propel them through the swift current, while their long tails help provide steering.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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With retractable pedals and foldable steering, the cabin feels more like a living space than a driver's seat.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Instead, what outsiders mistake as a lack of control is usually careful management of who gets to steal and how the spoils are distributed.—
Zephyr Teachout,
The Atlantic,
22 Sep. 2025
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Companies that ignore policy risks discover too late that perfect products and strong management teams cannot overcome hostile regulatory environments.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These events are both for data collection and for signalling technological leadership to the public and the world.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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After an internal review, bureau leadership determined that the agents had not violated any specific policy and that no disciplinary action was necessary.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While there was not much to be excited about for Giants fans, the rookie running back continued to become a fan favorite with his physical running style.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Sep. 2025
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Seconds later, King won a foul with more brave running and shielding of the ball.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With Kinta piloting, and Momo’s psychic powers fused with Aira’s hair abilities, the group makes a desperate attempt to shift the battle in their favor.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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Next comes some fancy piloting, the detachment of the thrusters, and then the scavenger ship is effectively so much deadweight in space, at least for now.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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An Office of Management and Budget memo obtained by Punchbowl News on Wednesday detailed the administration’s personnel plans for a shutdown, which go beyond the standard furloughs.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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Amid the administration's hard-line deportation strategy, the death raises questions about detainee medical care and oversight for those in ICE custody.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Japanese equities are extending record highs, fueled by steady inflows from foreign investors and governance reforms.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
23 Sep. 2025
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That potential was strangled, Du Bois writes in this book, an essential look at governance and betrayal in America.—
Zephyr Teachout,
The Atlantic,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Shepherding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shepherding. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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