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noun

Definition of shepherdingnext
as in steering

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shepherding

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verb

present participle of shepherd
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 Synonyms for shepherding
  1. guiding
  2. management
  3. leadership
  4. running
  5. administration
  6. governance
  7. direction
  8. control
Verb
  • Influencers play a key role in this balance, guiding Gen Zers to brands that offer both quality and value, creating a powerful alignment between consumer desires and brand positioning this holiday season.
    Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Based on my experience guiding companies through strengthening their privacy practices, here are four steps to consider.
    Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of guiding
Noun
  • Clients interested in ongoing pest management can avail themselves of the company’s Gold Package, which includes year-round monitoring and treatment.
    Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Athlete insurance and risk management provider Players Heath has closed on a $60 million funding round led by Bluestone Equity Partners, the companies announced Wednesday.
    Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of management
Noun
  • Accountability was also key in this new leadership structure.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Top Democratic National Committee members will meet in Washington over the next two days to discuss rules for picking new leadership and reflect on this year.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of leadership
Noun
  • Rubio frequently campaigned for Trump and was said to be in the running to be his vice presidential pick.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • While five teams were officially in the running for Soto, the Mets and New York Yankees were consistently viewed as the favorites.
    Aron Solomon, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of running
Noun
  • But President Joe Biden's administration poured cold water on the momentum for Young's 2024 bill this week, saying the president would veto it.
    Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Many of those state goals are similar to the ones the Biden administration laid out in its plan to reduce antisemitism -- especially the emphasis on improving safety and security and building cross-community solidarity.
    WILL WEISSERT THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of administration
Noun
  • Maintaining effective and independent corporate governance, especially if international boundaries and cultures create barriers, is critical.
    James Henderson, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Corporate governance expert Charles Elson said the Delaware court’s ruling was sound and in line with the law because Musk had violated conflict of interest regulations.
    Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of governance
Noun
  • The typical migration route for humpback whales can approach 5,000 miles in a single direction, making this one’s journey close to two times that of most whales.
    AJ Willingham, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
  • But her official team online, known as Taylor Nation, used its social media accounts to point fans in the direction of a new section on Swift’s website that’s dedicated to archiving material across eras.
    Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of direction
Noun
  • The Bank of Japan for years used a policy of yield curve control to suppress bond returns, keeping yields on its 10-year bond close to zero.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Nonprofits are ripe for financial abuse, said Robert Nordlander, a former IRS special agent who spent two decades chasing tax evaders and money launderers – especially organizations like The County Buzz that have no internal controls, independent board or oversight.
    Chris Quintana, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of control
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