ushered

past tense of usher
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 To much of the West, including former US President Bill Clinton who ushered China into the World Trade Organization, Zhu was a reformer steering his country toward free markets and, possibly, a more open political system. Andy Browne, semafor.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Burton and the two employees ushered almost everyone into the back hall. Mark Dee august 14, Idaho Statesman, 14 Aug. 2026 Tunsil immediately went down and took a knee after the play and was quickly ushered to the facility after talking with the training staff. Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Alvarez watched as the singer was ushered to the stage to meet the event’s host. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026 Afterward, we were ushered onto a bus, where Hilderbrand’s sister, Heather Thorpe, led us on a two-hour tour of the island. Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 Yvonne Selale stood outside, watching as the protesters ushered the little girls out into the street. Julie Bourdin, Christian Science Monitor, 28 July 2026 Politicians have been ushered on the stages of megachurches to receive a pastor’s endorsement despite IRS tax laws that forbid it. Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026 Heartstopper’s fans have been on this journey with them for over half a decade, enough time for younger viewers to be ushered into their own adulthood. Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ushered
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  • The empty space—guided by our needs—will probably house a reading nook, or the dining room table will move over to give more room to the walkways in the corner.
    Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026
  • But Smith guided a third strike that Bailey watched into the glove.
    Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
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  • The lawsuit further alleges the practices steered buyers away from homes offering lower commissions, ultimately increasing costs for some homebuyers.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
  • At the arrow’s impact, the buck hunched and steered dead for the woods.
    Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026
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  • The recovery ended a search that began on July 31 after the expedition, led by renowned climber Nirmal Purja, was swept away by an avalanche on Broad Peak.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Chow, a trial lawyer by trade, led her own defense during the court case which – like all of Hong Kong’s national security cases – was heard by a panel of three judges selected to oversee such proceedings and not a jury.
    Chris Lau, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • Many of the experiences are suitable for older children, from riding to learning how to look after sheep for the day, accompanied by a local shepherd.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Preeclampsia is hypertension that develops after 20 weeks and is accompanied by signs that other organs, such as the kidneys, are being affected.
    Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • One showed the Ohio State University football mascot, Brutus Buckeye, tackling Buc-ee the beaver.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Police said security camera footage showed that Alisa Goods had fallen down an embankment and collapsed and couldn’t be seen from the adjacent roadway, Wayne Newton Boulevard.
    Dennis Romero, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2026
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  • Edwards said no officers have been put on leave, but an review is conducted after every pursuit.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Aug. 2026
  • And the latest poll, conducted by the Institute of Governmental Studies at UC Berkeley, found 48% of likely voters support it, 41% oppose it and 11% are undecided.
    Dan Walters, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • They were escorted off the plane, but then returned to it, the official said.
    Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • An olive ridley sea turtle hatchling (Lepidochelys olivacea) is being escorted to the sea by locals who protected her nest.
    Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026

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“Ushered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ushered. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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