as in steered
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
ushered the job applicant into the room and then left
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Recent Examples of ushered
Over the years, however, not everyone has applauded the changes that Armani ushered into Hollywood.
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Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
She was then ushered out of the hearing room.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Disruptions began early when the race was stopped in the neutral zone after protesters carrying a banner gathered on the road before they were ushered to the side by police.
—CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
But the broadening of their investor base – from institutional investors to high-net-worth individuals to, eventually, 401(k)s – has ushered alternative asset managers out of the shadows.
—Leslie Picker, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Within a year, Forest had been relegated and Clough — visibly unwell, face reddened and pockmarked — had been ushered into retirement, aged 58.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
No request is off limits for high rollers, who are often flown in via corporate jets and ushered to the gaming tables.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
We were ushered up to the living room where everyone sat around prior to dinner being served and chatted.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Once the reptile is out of the water, it is ushered out of the vicinity by the officer.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
She was then ushered out of the hearing room.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Disruptions began early when the race was stopped in the neutral zone after protesters carrying a banner gathered on the road before they were ushered to the side by police.
—CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
But the broadening of their investor base – from institutional investors to high-net-worth individuals to, eventually, 401(k)s – has ushered alternative asset managers out of the shadows.
—Leslie Picker, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Within a year, Forest had been relegated and Clough — visibly unwell, face reddened and pockmarked — had been ushered into retirement, aged 58.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
No request is off limits for high rollers, who are often flown in via corporate jets and ushered to the gaming tables.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
We were ushered up to the living room where everyone sat around prior to dinner being served and chatted.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Once the reptile is out of the water, it is ushered out of the vicinity by the officer.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ushered
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Other patrons saw us with cell phones — an immense luxury at the time — and steered clear of us.—
Martin Suarez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO and HBO Max Content, has steered HBO for almost a decade, successfully transforming the cable network into a streaming brand while keeping it an Emmy juggernaut with shows such as Succession, The White Lotus and The Last of Us.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Leading the team is head coach Cheryl Reeve, the league’s only four-time Coach of the Year (2011, 2016, 2020, 2024), who has guided Minnesota for 15 seasons, from 2010 through 2025.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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But she was guided by her formidable stage mom.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
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Atelier Ndigo by Waina Chancy offered up an exuberant collection led by hues such as cherry red and deep blue.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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La Luz del Mundo was founded by Joaquin's grandfather, Eusebio Joaquin Gonzalez, in 1926 and was later led by Joaquin's father, Samuel Joaquin Flores.—
Luc Cohen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The First 70 Years contains impeccable research and analysis, accompanied by fascinating photos of the sets, film crews, and casts.—
Michael Taube,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images What To Know Erika Kirk was seen departing Air Force Two in Phoenix on Thursday accompanied by Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Ushered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ushered. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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