as in guided
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
The genetic risk factor Those major risk indicators are what ushered me into my own cancer prevention safari.
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Zachary Bernstein, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Another co-writer, Mark Sonnenblick, jumped up and down a few times to try to get the orchestra to stop, but the stage lights went down and everyone was ushered off-stage.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
Katia Mann, the author’s wife, greeted them and ushered them into the study.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Passengers waiting for flights at Dubai International Airport were ushered into train tunnels after several blasts were heard.
—Cara Anna, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, molecules involved in regulating the genome must be ushered into the nucleus preferentially.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Defense attorneys ushered Miller to the court elevators after the hearing.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
Passengers waiting for flights at Dubai International Airport were ushered into train tunnels.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
Also on Saturday, passengers waiting for flights at Dubai International Airport were ushered into train tunnels.
—Garrett Downs,azhar Sukri,emma Graham, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
Zachary Bernstein, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Another co-writer, Mark Sonnenblick, jumped up and down a few times to try to get the orchestra to stop, but the stage lights went down and everyone was ushered off-stage.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
Katia Mann, the author’s wife, greeted them and ushered them into the study.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Passengers waiting for flights at Dubai International Airport were ushered into train tunnels after several blasts were heard.
—Cara Anna, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, molecules involved in regulating the genome must be ushered into the nucleus preferentially.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Defense attorneys ushered Miller to the court elevators after the hearing.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
Passengers waiting for flights at Dubai International Airport were ushered into train tunnels.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
Also on Saturday, passengers waiting for flights at Dubai International Airport were ushered into train tunnels.
—Garrett Downs,azhar Sukri,emma Graham, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ushered
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The senior-laden squad, guided by coach Cori Close in her 15th season, has the look of a team destined for another deep run in the NCAA Tournament.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
21 Mar. 2026
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These include guided cultural visits, access to sites outside typical tourist routes, active options such as diving or hiking, or reservations at the best restaurants in ports of call.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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Walden previously steered Disney’s TV efforts (with the exception of ESPN) in her role as Disney Entertainment co-chair.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2026
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Incumbent Socialist Mayor Anne Hidalgo, elected in 2014 and reelected in 2020, decided against seeking a third term, having steered the French capital through the trauma of extremist attacks in 2015 and the exuberance of the Paris Olympics in 2024.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Tracy, an attorney who led the Illinois Republican Party from 2021 to 2024, bested five other candidates in the GOP's primary.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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For many minutes, Kowalski relays the car's precise location, information that could have led officers straight to her.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Under sunny skies, and accompanied by warm southerly winds of 5 to 10 mph, Austin’s daytime temperatures on Saturday could soar to 94 degrees, similar to the 97-degree reading last Sunday (a record for March 15).—
Roberto Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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One, a 7-year-old girl named Birdie, was accompanied by her mother, who sat at the same piano stool a generation ago as a student.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The demonstration showed how multiple unmanned systems can work together as part of a coordinated network.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Iran's government on Sunday showed journalists buildings damaged by strikes in Tehran on Friday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The operations his team conducted spurred lawsuits and allegations of racial profiling.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Twin Cities,
17 Mar. 2026
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According to Ukraine’s state news agency United24, the country conducted thousands of robotic operations in January alone, most focused on logistics such as delivering ammunition, weapons, and supplies to frontline troops, reports Futurism.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As Bernadette escorted him out of the club, Billie met up with a gal slightly older than she who knew her cousin Leroy, but advised her to head back to the rez.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
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After the fan was escorted out the arena, Green — who wasn't aware of his injury — thanked his fans for their support.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Ushered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ushered. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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