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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After receiving a takeover bid from Couche-Tard last year, Seven & I’s founding family had begun talks to take the convenience store owner private in what would have been the largest management buyout in history if successful.—
Reuters,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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This position is responsible for infrastructure management, support, and troubleshooting, as well as supporting hardware, software, networking and third-party products.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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On Thursday, the agency’s new leadership dismissed actions against Capital One, a loan servicer and units of Berkshire Hathaway and Rocket Companies.—
Sara Salinas,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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Pope Francis remains hospitalized with pneumonia but while clear procedures exist for the resignation or death of a pope, no specific laws define how leadership is handled if the leader of the Catholic Church is unconscious or unable to govern.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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What to Know Neither Casey DeSantis nor Donalds have declared their gubernatorial candidacy, although speculation about the first lady running has swirled for months.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Former Barca running mates Busquets, Luis Suárez and Jordi Alba are in Heron’s pink, too, fashioning one of the league’s most intriguing watches.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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One month into Trump’s second term, Tong says the Democratic attorneys general have provided a direct check and balance against the Republican administration.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
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Shuttered programs leave millions of people without care access DAKAR, Senegal -- Countries around the world already are feeling the impact of the Trump administration's decision to eliminate more than 90% of foreign aid contracts and cut some $60 billion in funding.—
SAM MEDNICK,
arkansasonline.com,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This might begin with limited technical assistance in governance and economic development, expanding as Jolani's administration demonstrates reliable partnership.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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It is understood the French group — parent of Gucci, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta and other brands — is aiming to further strengthen its governance and risk management, enhance the integration of its regional activities and promote cross-functional collaboration.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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While Reid was considered the most left-leaning of MSNBC’s hosts, her departure does not portend a change in direction at the network, which has a tribal following among political progressives.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2025
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There will also be standard shoulders in each direction between the bridge on First Avenue and the bridge over the West River, according to DOT.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Brooklyn also reacquired control of its 2025 and 2026 first-round picks from the Houston Rockets over the summer — a move that seemed to indicate the Nets expected to be picking high.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2025
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Instead, the accident was the most significant technical setback for the Starship program since the first full-scale test flight in 2023, which damaged the launch pad before the rocket spun out of control in the upper atmosphere.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Shepherding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shepherding. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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