as in steering
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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
Verb
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So that’s my guiding light, through just historical data.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024 -
In his new role as executive chairman, Patrick will focus on long-term strategic partnerships and guiding the group to thrive sustainably in an evolving regional and global landscape.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
WWD,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Sullivan joined Athlete Advantage, a Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) sports management company, as CEO in 2024.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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In addition to aiding in disease management, winter wheat and rye are great soil builders.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After nine intense episodes of watching the Maguire doctors battle leadership shakeups, life-or-death emergencies and an actual hurricane, the finale is just as explosive.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Senate calls for just $4 billion in spending cuts, but GOP leadership emphasizes that's a low floor and that committees will be on the hunt for far more.—
Time,
Time,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Keep a daily running score or just play for a new score each day.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Olivia Holt Photo: Getty Images Already a favorite among serious Britney fans (known as the B Army), the 27-year-old is one of the younger stars in the running.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And the notion that the administration’s allies in Silicon Valley can quickly produce large numbers of nimble, affordable, and lethal next generation weapons that will give America a decisive edge should be treated with a large grain of salt.—
William Hartung,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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But the Trump administration is likely to file an emergency appeal with the Supreme Court.—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Success requires getting your hands directly on data governance and quality controls before rolling out any personalization initiatives.—
Jody Bhagat,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, depending on the industry, firms are constrained by various factors when considering shifts in supply chains, such as the availability of supply inputs, infrastructure, the quality and cost of local labor, regulation and governance.—
Dylan Butts,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While the team has endured rough stretches this season, the Devils are trending in the right direction again.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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One of the suspects was reportedly a Chinese Communist Party member and acted under the direction of a Chinese spy agency.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There is also the underlying issue of whether a crypto investor uses a third party for custody at all, or maintains total custody and trading control over their holdings.—
Trevor Laurence Jockims,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2025
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Sponsors have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Shepherding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shepherding. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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