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
Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Amato was head of HBO Films from 2007-20, shepherding original movies including The Normal Heart, Recount, Fahrenheit 451 and Temple Grandin, among many others, during his tenure.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Several planting and trail stabilization projects have taken place in recent years, and currently the Friends group is shepherding a project to repair the trail’s pedestrian bridge.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Given America’s withered afloat support capabilities, shepherding fleets of small craft around Cape Horn is an almost insurmountable logistical challenge.
—Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Tracz became co-showrunner in Season 2 and has been shepherding the season through post-production following Owens’ exit.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2025
Envisioning and shepherding the technological aspects of this ambitious project has been one of the highlights of my career.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2022
Noun
For more than a decade now, John has been shepherding a show centered around the life of Tammy Faye Bakker, the late Charlotte-region televangelist.
—Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Amato was head of HBO Films from 2007-20, shepherding original movies including The Normal Heart, Recount, Fahrenheit 451 and Temple Grandin, among many others, during his tenure.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Several planting and trail stabilization projects have taken place in recent years, and currently the Friends group is shepherding a project to repair the trail’s pedestrian bridge.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Given America’s withered afloat support capabilities, shepherding fleets of small craft around Cape Horn is an almost insurmountable logistical challenge.
—Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Tracz became co-showrunner in Season 2 and has been shepherding the season through post-production following Owens’ exit.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2025
Envisioning and shepherding the technological aspects of this ambitious project has been one of the highlights of my career.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shepherding
Verb
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In such cases, an AI assistant will be vital for decision-making, monitoring health, and guiding experiments.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The coach who turned 100 last month perhaps is best known for guiding Buffalo to four straight Super Bowls and, alas, losing all four.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That meant focusing on steering feedback, driver position and structural rigidity, along with functional aesthetics.—
Yurii Zinchenko,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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This could also indicate issues with the suspension or steering system, Bishop said.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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So, an important part of MASH management is managing your weight.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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According to a post on the LBC Facebook page, management is still in the process of fully realizing its plans for the Milwaukee site.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This cycle of reactionary leadership not only stifles innovation but also erodes trust and morale within organizations.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Then came Israel’s attack this week, targeting Hamas’ political leadership in Doha.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The White Lotus is also in the running for Outstanding Drama Series and has 23 nominations overall.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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But Beck said his running on Saturday was due to what Miami had seen out of USF’s defense.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Next comes some fancy piloting, the detachment of the thrusters, and then the scavenger ship is effectively so much deadweight in space, at least for now.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
14 Aug. 2025
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Given its long range and the high likelihood of operating in an environment compromised by electronic warfare system, the Liutyi is not designed for remote piloting.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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When asked by a reporter for more details about how Trump planned to ban mail-in ballots, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the administration planned to work with Republicans on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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That project also received $3 billion of federal funding from the Biden administration.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There does appear to be an air of optimism around although uncertainty still surrounds the fate of USA Cricket, offered a three-month lifeline by the International Cricket Council to address its governance issues.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The vote marked a public setback for Mayor Brandon Johnson, a former Chicago Teachers Union organizer navigating the shift from movement politics to municipal governance.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Shepherding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shepherding. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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