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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
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
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
After years of pitching ideas and shepherding projects through the labyrinth of development, Evans reached a crossroads.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 11 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
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
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
After years of pitching ideas and shepherding projects through the labyrinth of development, Evans reached a crossroads.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shepherding
Noun
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Residents may require medication management and may have previously posed a potential risk to harm themselves or others, but any aggressive behavior must have occurred no less than six months prior to being admitted.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Through its program on border management, anti-corruption and criminal justice, the office has been supporting Haitian institutions to address the broader issues that continue to fuel instability and violence in the country.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In addition to receiving this year's recognition, Davis has been selected to serve as a STRIVE mentor for the 2026 team, guiding a cohort of teachers chosen for the program this year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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The role involves guiding investment decisions, making sure portfolios remain balanced and helping lead the team to achieve strong performance.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The team missed a race because its engines didn't arrive and another when its trucks were stuck in traffic, was accused by one driver of knowingly fitting damaged steering to his car and was eventually excluded from F1 mid-season.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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My time was limited, but the steering was a delight and communicated what was going on on the pavement with the Pirelli PZero tires.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Senior Kurdish leaders denied having made any ground incursion into Iran thus far, but several outlets reported that Iranian Kurdish groups were in talks with Washington, which is mulling arming the militias in order to help overthrow Iran’s leadership.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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The event, overseen by Chinese leader Xi Jinping, is tightly scripted and almost entirely predetermined to showcase a leadership hyperfocused on stability.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The use of taxpayer dollars to combat negative publicity about the state and the governor isn’t new under the Newsom administration.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Members of Congress have also criticized the administration.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But Olivia, Dan, and Vanessa's threesome remains in the running for the title of Gossip Girl's most shocking moment.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Mar. 2026
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Outdoor activities such as trail running, cycling, kayaking, and climbing have become central to travel itineraries for people looking to stay active while exploring new destinations.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 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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Athens then destroyed Melos and launched the Sicily Expedition with overwhelming force and no coherent theory of governance for what came next.—
Farah N. Jan,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2026
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Public interest in the case intensified after the local press widely reported that the father of one of the suspects served as undersecretary for governance and compliance within Rio’s state social development and human rights department.—
Eléonore Hughes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Shepherding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shepherding. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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