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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So if today’s approach to inbound application management isn’t working, what’s the answer?—
Hariharan Kolam,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Trump has pledged to hand management of his assets to his children, but ethics experts have criticized his crypto ventures as raising conflict of interest issues and stoking speculation in a volatile asset class.—
Tom Westbrook,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In addition to literacy priorities and leadership transitions, the district is also focused on rebuilding its relationships with community organizations and devising a facilities master plan that is expected to result in school closures.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2025
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The successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership in cross-border collaboration, having played a pivotal role in promoting the region’s cross-border trade and infrastructure.—
Julian Palombo,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Sundance streaming portal is five years in the running.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 Feb. 2025
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Barkley posted one of the most prolific seasons ever for a running back after signing a $37.75 million, three-year contract in March.—
Josh Dubow,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Then Trump established a framework for his administration.—
Matthew Continetti,
National Review,
25 Jan. 2025
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The memo shows the Trump administration is laying the groundwork to give local and state law enforcement entities expanded authority to act on immigration enforcement with powers that federal agencies have generally wielded, according to several legal experts who spoke with the Miami Herald.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Still, the city’s recognition of the need for thoughtful governance is both necessary and overdue.—
Blake Behmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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The directive was at once a breakthrough for L.A. and a demonstration of poor governance.—
Joe Mathews,
The Mercury News,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This round of executive orders points in the right direction.—
Matthew Continetti,
National Review,
25 Jan. 2025
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This cooling happens more in a certain direction, the direction perpendicular to the beam's direction.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Observer maintains full editorial control of its journalism.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
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Also, like the latter, rear seat passengers now have their own 8in panel with games and multimedia capabilities, as well as separate control over their own climate settings.—
James Morris,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Shepherding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shepherding. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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