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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That’s before, in recent years, the Canadian government steered dedicated funding to support First Nations creative talent.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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Staub steered the Buffs to three TD drives in his four possessions.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Steve Sarkisian was hired to be the head coach for 2014, but Helton stepped in and guided the Trojans to a 45-20 victory in the bowl game, then went back to an assistant’s role on Sarkisian’s staff.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
7 Sep. 2025
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Our health policies are guided by evidence, common sense, and respect for individual rights—not ideological agendas or special interests.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This has led Alonso to give him playing time in all three La Liga matches so far, but a total of 22 minutes (and that coming at a time when Bellingham and Camavinga aren’t available) doesn’t seem to promise much for the season ahead.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Defensive end starter Charlie Collins and backup Phillip Lee led the front-line defensive group with two tackles each, though Lee had a team-high three quarterback hurries.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Each rock bottom has come accompanied by a shovel, as the Dodgers keep digging deeper.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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And, it's accompanied by second total lunar eclipse of 2025.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Ushered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ushered. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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