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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as in steering
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shepherding
Verb
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Alvarez drops to receive Almada’s pass before guiding it first time to Fernandez.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025 -
Heyman is best known for guiding the Harry Potter movie franchise across eight successful movies.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Every operational upgrade in our distribution model was carefully timed, including the introduction of new inventory management tools, team hires, vendor agreements and, eventually, a 50,000-plus square foot distribution space.—
Aleksandr Zemel,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Experts in business management have noted that companies generally don’t take measures on diversity and climate because of a political stance, but rather as a business decision.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With new oversight, strong federal leadership, and an end to municipal cash grabs, the Commonwealth can finally deliver on the promise of a stable and prosperous energy system.—
Dan Eberhart,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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This town hall was notable as Republican leadership has previously discouraged such events.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Her friend sped ahead without checking back or slowing down, leaving her to go between running and speed walking to keep up.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The Packers found the endzone on their second possession thanks in part to the running ability of quarterback Malik Willis.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The arrests of two wildland firefighters accused of working illegally in Washington state has sparked a new round of debate over the Trump administration's priorities about wildfires and immigration enforcement.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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It has been tagged as a giveaway to rich elites, and the administration is tapping a vice president who grew up poor in Middletown to turn public perception.—
Francesca Chambers,
The Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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During a governance committee meeting held directly before the regular school board meeting, several school board members voiced their opposition and concern over the decision.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Taking stock of your current AI readiness and bolstering these foundational pillars now will pay off by giving you the flexibility to pivot to pursue future growth opportunities: Data quality and governance.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This means that fan engagement is not only marked by excitement but also by a sense of curiosity and anticipation about the direction her next creative chapter will take.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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Swift repositioned her music, gained more control over her content, and signalled the future direction the business would take.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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For vehicles with over 9,000 miles, dealers conduct a functional check on the body control module and replace it if needed.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Shepherding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shepherding. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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