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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as in pastor
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Recent Examples of shepherd
Tina Reed, Axios, 24 Apr. 2025
Cruzado hoisted her grandson in one arm and shepherded her father toward the front, past crowds taking selfies in front of the Pope’s illuminated likeness.
—Caitlin Stephen Hu, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Other pups that share similar energy levels include Belgian malinois, known for being versatile and hard-working; Dalmatians, who were first bred to be coach dogs; Brittany spaniels, known for their agility and hunting skills; and Australian shepherds, known for their exuberant personalities.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Verb
Health industries pay billions developing and shepherding drugs through the regulatory process, including user fees that help ensure there are enough staff to evaluate products on a predictable timeline.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 24 Apr. 2025
Cruzado hoisted her grandson in one arm and shepherded her father toward the front, past crowds taking selfies in front of the Pope’s illuminated likeness.
—Caitlin Stephen Hu, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
Noun
Dearest brothers and sisters, this was the first greeting of the risen Christ, the good shepherd who gave His life for the flock of God.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Other pups that share similar energy levels include Belgian malinois, known for being versatile and hard-working; Dalmatians, who were first bred to be coach dogs; Brittany spaniels, known for their agility and hunting skills; and Australian shepherds, known for their exuberant personalities.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shepherd
Verb
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Edwards has guided the Timberwolves to two consecutive Western Conference Finals berths for the first time in franchise history.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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Heitinga joined Arne Slot’s backroom staff at Anfield last summer after having had a similar role at West Ham United under David Moyes the previous campaign, and helped guide them to the Premier League title.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Black pastors and others launched boycotts of the company; judging from Cornell’s pained observation to the Wall Street analysts last week, the boycotts may have had an effect.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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The megachurch announced that Pastor Daniel Floyd and his wife Tammy Floyd have accepted the position of senior pastor during Sunday morning’s service.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 May 2025
Noun
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There’s also an impressive 1836 drawing of a young shepherdess by Jules Dupre, acquired by the museum in 2009 as part of a bequest from collector Muriel Butkin.—
Steven Litt,
cleveland,
29 Jan. 2023
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And Angela Chatelain Avila entertainingly plays most of the play’s female roles, including the neighbor’s gentle-natured wife Beryl, a boy servant, a maid and a shepherdess.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Oct. 2022
Verb
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Smart has coached multiple times when players are entering the portal or weighing their decision while the Bulldogs are still competing.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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But there has been something about coaching this team, at this stage in his career, that had Maurice make a bold statement Saturday.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Prevost also served as a parish pastor, diocesan official, seminary teacher and vicar.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Although, the mummy was long rumored to be the vicar, the identity wasn’t confirmed until the recent analysis.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
2 May 2025
Noun
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After Joe translates for Washington in an interrogation with a sheepherder whose land borders the ravine where Vines’s body was found, Washington finally makes her suspicions plain.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2025
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Whitfield doubles down on his previous orders, instructing the former sheepherder to murder all the Duttons and dump their bodies in the lawless border town.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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These include: 1) the incumbent in the job; 2) the retiree, who becomes emeritus and an advisor, and 3) the person in training who is being mentored by both of the others.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Her school mentored future giants, including Mary McLeod Bethune.—
Karida L. Brown,
Essence,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Opposites attract in this story of a spoiled pop princess and a cowboy.—
Lorraine Berry,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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The series will highlight the tense showdowns between lawmen and outlaws, the rise of cowboys and ranchers, the strength of pioneer women and the drive of abolitionists and fortune seekers who helped shape the American frontier.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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“Shepherd.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shepherd. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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