as in management
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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
While some of the lawyers spent as little as 20 minutes on the case, the legal shepherding of Saks Global clearly took over the lives of others.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Urine will go down the hose, with air flow doing the shepherding work rather than gravity.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026
In an internal report last December, Metro said Zero Emissions Transit (ZET) — the nonprofit organization now shepherding the gondola project — is pursuing ways to link pedestrians and bicyclists to the transit system and to Dodger Stadium.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
At age 25, Metchie has development worth exploring, and wide receivers coach Rob Moore has done a nice job of shepherding young playmakers like McMillan, Coker and Horn.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Mullin played a prominent role in shepherding several of the president’s Cabinet picks to confirmation at the start of his second term.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Since stepping into his role as vice president of product for Gmail in January 2025, Blake Barnes has been tasked with shepherding one of the internet’s most beloved platforms into the generative AI revolution.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The Detroit Lions have president Rod Wood shepherding a large part of owner Sheila Ford Hamp’s operation.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Serious flooding now happens every few years, but will occur much more often by mid-century, said Catie Thow Garcia, Sausalito’s resiliency and sustainability manager, who has been shepherding the development of its sea level rise adaptation plan.
—Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Feb. 2026
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
While some of the lawyers spent as little as 20 minutes on the case, the legal shepherding of Saks Global clearly took over the lives of others.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
The principals at Anonymous shared that their new VP Mather has been instrumental in identifying and shepherding projects across film and television in his nearly seven-year run there, most recently as Director of Development.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
Urine will go down the hose, with air flow doing the shepherding work rather than gravity.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2026
In an internal report last December, Metro said Zero Emissions Transit (ZET) — the nonprofit organization now shepherding the gondola project — is pursuing ways to link pedestrians and bicyclists to the transit system and to Dodger Stadium.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
At age 25, Metchie has development worth exploring, and wide receivers coach Rob Moore has done a nice job of shepherding young playmakers like McMillan, Coker and Horn.
—Mike Kaye
updated March 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Mullin played a prominent role in shepherding several of the president’s Cabinet picks to confirmation at the start of his second term.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Since stepping into his role as vice president of product for Gmail in January 2025, Blake Barnes has been tasked with shepherding one of the internet’s most beloved platforms into the generative AI revolution.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The Detroit Lions have president Rod Wood shepherding a large part of owner Sheila Ford Hamp’s operation.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Serious flooding now happens every few years, but will occur much more often by mid-century, said Catie Thow Garcia, Sausalito’s resiliency and sustainability manager, who has been shepherding the development of its sea level rise adaptation plan.
—Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shepherding
Noun
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Keogh said Hein is not solely to blame for the financial management problems but also said Groveland had outgrown his management style as the city gained over 10,000 residents during Hein’s tenure.—
James Wilkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Fredericson says that exercise also supports weight management by affecting appetite, increasing calorie burn and helping preserve lean muscle mass, which is essential for maintaining a healthy metabolism.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But Avalon Waterways has culinary cruises that amp it up a notch with samples of regional cuisine, demonstrations, special dinners, and a Master of Wine on board guiding wine and food pairings and tastings.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Crews will continue to work into the night securing the capsule and guiding it back to the Murtha, which is expected to reach Naval Base San Diego early Saturday.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Panther is equipped with an omnidirectional, four-wheel-steering, four-wheel-drive (4WS+4WD) chassis, enabling agile movement and stable operation in complex indoor environments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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Unlike Tesla’s system, but just like the Lexus setup, there’s only 180 degrees of steering input.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bay also praised Govan’s leadership in bringing the project to completion after years of planning and construction.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Dillihay will explore the creative decision-making, cultural perspective, and collaborative leadership required to bring the project to life – from guiding story and shaping performances to aligning hundreds of artists and technicians behind one cohesive vision.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Brown was issued a desk appearance ticket by cops for resisting arrest and obstruction of government administration, officials said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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This new administration’s philosophy only adds to the numerous challenges California employers face on a day-to-day basis.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The jaw-dropping transformations prompted a hilarious running joke in the comments section from viewers seeking glow-ups of their own.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Warning signs of failure include strange noises or vibrations, constant running, rust, and odors.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
16 Apr. 2026
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At the end of the day, the crew will try out Orion’s manual piloting capability by steering the spacecraft through a variety of tasks.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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What’s the internal governance structure for AI?—
Jarrod Martin,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Weak local governance, along with easy access to China, is the reason the gangs set up shop in the Mekong region in the first place.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Shepherding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shepherding. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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