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
Casey’s limited-time specialty Barn Burner Chicken Pizza claimed the crown in the company’s national pizza competition after being ushered through the process by District Manager Terrell Banks.
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Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 9 Feb. 2026
Dave ushered me in and showed me to my suite, one of nine rooms and suites spread across the home’s three floors.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Moments earlier, the audience had been ushered into a studio that is a homage to America’s favorite game, with Stars and Stripes hanging from the ceiling, NFL memorabilia on the walls and a large plastic football attached to goalposts in the center of the set.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
As the sun sets in Lisbon, most visitors are ushered out of the Museu de Arte Contemporânea Armando Martins (MACAM), where the galleries fill a sprawling 18th-century palace.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
The garden made for a lovely pre-ceremony welcome area, after which guests were ushered through a massive wooden door into the majestic courtyard with its dramatic aisle lined by pools for the ceremony.
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
They were ushered into a tiny room, Kristin says.
—Susan Young, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Omar continued speaking for about 25 minutes after Kazmierczak was ushered out, saying she wouldn't be intimidated.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
Omar continued the town hall for about 25 more minutes after the man was ushered out by security, saying she would not be intimidated.
—Laura Bargfeld, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 9 Feb. 2026
Dave ushered me in and showed me to my suite, one of nine rooms and suites spread across the home’s three floors.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Moments earlier, the audience had been ushered into a studio that is a homage to America’s favorite game, with Stars and Stripes hanging from the ceiling, NFL memorabilia on the walls and a large plastic football attached to goalposts in the center of the set.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
As the sun sets in Lisbon, most visitors are ushered out of the Museu de Arte Contemporânea Armando Martins (MACAM), where the galleries fill a sprawling 18th-century palace.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
The garden made for a lovely pre-ceremony welcome area, after which guests were ushered through a massive wooden door into the majestic courtyard with its dramatic aisle lined by pools for the ceremony.
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
They were ushered into a tiny room, Kristin says.
—Susan Young, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Omar continued speaking for about 25 minutes after Kazmierczak was ushered out, saying she wouldn't be intimidated.
—Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
Omar continued the town hall for about 25 more minutes after the man was ushered out by security, saying she would not be intimidated.
—Laura Bargfeld, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ushered
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His individual production guided the Rams to the NFC Championship Game, where their season ended in a 31-27 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The excursion also included lunch at a nearby restaurant, a walking tour of picturesque Les Baux-de-Provence, and guided motorcoach travel in between.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Too often plaintiffs are steered into life-altering spinal surgeries and invasive procedures that independent and reputable medical experts say are often unnecessary and inconsistent with accepted standards of care.—
Elizabeth Heck,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Yet, independent German brands have largely steered clear of bricks-and-mortar.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Leonard led the Clippers (25-28) with 24 points after scoring 41 in a blowout win in December in the last meeting between the teams.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Lemon’s legal team is led by prominent Washington DC attorney Abbe Lowell.—
Whitney Wild,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Prayer requests have accompanied Guthrie’s calls for help locating her mother.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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He was accompanied by Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who described the treaty as the most important step in the bilateral partnership in three decades.—
NINIEK KARMINI,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Staff at Hearst took note this week of the frequency in which board member and scion Austin Hearst dined with Epstein in 2013; emails showed Epstein invited Hearst to visit his home, and the two planned a trip together to visit Harvard.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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And on Sunday before 70,823 at Levi’s Stadium, the unit showed the world there is room for more than one hard-hitting, suffocating defense in Seahawks history.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Cannon and a State Farm adjuster conducted a joint inspection in December 2021.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Public opinion surveys conducted for the report show much of the world is already fearful that is happening.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In 2011, the actress had to be escorted offstage after slurring her words and rambling during a speech at an event honoring former Defense Secretary Robert Gates.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Meetings since his death have continued to open with a police statement about the circumstances under which people can be arrested and escorted out.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ushered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ushered. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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