as in to guide
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 shepherd
Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 May 2026
Wang appeared as usual at last week’s city council meeting, shepherding along discussions on street paving, the upcoming budget and a potential e-bike ordinance.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 May 2026
In the film, Braun, 38, portrays Tim, a police officer in a countryside town in the United Kingdom who is tasked with investigating the murder of local shepherd George (Hugh Jackman).
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
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Verb
Australia based producers Greer Simpkin and David Jowsey of Bunya shepherded the production from pre-production through to delivery.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 May 2026
Wang appeared as usual at last week’s city council meeting, shepherding along discussions on street paving, the upcoming budget and a potential e-bike ordinance.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Noun
When the shepherd is found dead, his gaggle of sheep, armed with the tropes of countless novels, team up to find the killer.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 9 May 2026
In the film, Braun, 38, portrays Tim, a police officer in a countryside town in the United Kingdom who is tasked with investigating the murder of local shepherd George (Hugh Jackman).
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shepherd
Verb
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Rodgers, 42, guided the Steelers to an AFC North title last year, throwing for 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Its document generation tools guide founders through complex legal processes step by step, reducing errors and ensuring completeness.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Michael Coleman worked as a firefighter, was in the Army Reserve, worked at Walmart and served as a pastor for a church.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The pastor was ordered to pay one of the property owners $150,000, and the other $46,500.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The thoughtful decor features pendant lamps inspired by traditional Rwandan headdresses, crafted by local fashion designer Joselyne Umutoniwase, and tasseled armchairs that riff on the traditional Rwandan shepherdess skirts.—
Chris Wallace,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Nov. 2025
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Others, such as the fictional shepherdess Marcela in Don Quixote, decided to lead a life of solitude and freedom away from both men and the confines of the convent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2025
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The bigger issue is that the NAACP is asking elite athletes to make college decisions based on state-level politics, not coaching staffs, playing time, development, NIL opportunity, facilities, education, relationships or NFL preparation.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Despite Caldwell’s departure, Canales said the longtime assistant coach was an important sounding board for him during his first two years at the top of coaching totem pole.—
Mike Kaye
May 19,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Grand Island in 1994 and served as vicar general and pastor of the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary before his 2021 appointment to Colorado Springs, according to the archdiocese.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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The chapel vicar Cardinal Baldo Reina has issued a statement on the matter, but has not weighed in on whether the angel’s face is that of the prime minister.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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Rather than escape, the sheepherder accepts his death.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Order it with your choice of strawberry, blueberry, or chocolate topping at The Star Hotel, which opened in 1910 as an 11-room boarding house for sheepherders and still rings a dinner bell before mealtime, in the town of Elko.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Tomé also became known within the company for mentoring finance executives and supporting leadership development programs, including initiatives aimed at advancing women in management.—
byNick Tabor,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 May 2026
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The ambition is to make an AI feature film, perhaps even with Boyle, who mentored the Black Mirror-style YouTube anthology series Beyond the Loop (Season 2 is coming in 2026).—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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Rip makes a few calls, including one to former Yellowstone cowboy Walker (Ryan Bingham), who tells him about a ranch for sale in Texas.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Her address book leads them to Chuck Hall (Mykelti Williamson), a cowboy lawyer who lost his tongue to him, but still has lots to say and warnings to give.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
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“Shepherd.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shepherd. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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