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
Like Nadal, 39, Alcaraz was ushered into the spotlight at a young age.
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Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Green was ushered out of the chamber minutes later.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 26 May 2026
And Julianne Moore just ushered it in.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Technically, that wasn’t the very last image — the wormhole sucked up the whole theater, spit out a snow globe, and Benny, Colbert’s pet dog, sniffed the souvenir before being ushered onward by his owner — but when the lights went out on Broadway, that was that.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
The ocean ushered Odysseus farther from home.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Hearts players subsequently were ushered off the field of play, but several appeared to be confronted by Celtic fans who had entered into the area.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Williamson didn’t talk to reporters and was ushered into a black SUV by friends after Thursday’s hearing.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Video showed Reichstadter traveling back to the ground in the basket of a fire department ladder truck before he was ushered into an ambulance.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Green was ushered out of the chamber minutes later.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 26 May 2026
And Julianne Moore just ushered it in.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Technically, that wasn’t the very last image — the wormhole sucked up the whole theater, spit out a snow globe, and Benny, Colbert’s pet dog, sniffed the souvenir before being ushered onward by his owner — but when the lights went out on Broadway, that was that.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
The ocean ushered Odysseus farther from home.
—Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Hearts players subsequently were ushered off the field of play, but several appeared to be confronted by Celtic fans who had entered into the area.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Williamson didn’t talk to reporters and was ushered into a black SUV by friends after Thursday’s hearing.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Video showed Reichstadter traveling back to the ground in the basket of a fire department ladder truck before he was ushered into an ambulance.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ushered
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Petite Acres sits on over four scenic acres, where guests can enjoy guided summer activities, including yoga classes on the lawn, fireside concerts, guest-chef dinners, and family movie nights.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2026
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Beneath an old wood ceiling is a fireplace and, just beyond, a replica of the lantern that guided Paul Revere when alerting the revolutionary militia that the British were arriving.—
Jayson Buford,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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Previous generations of CEOs will have steered companies through more stable markets, predictable career paths, and clearer industry boundaries.—
David Morel,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The documents suggest the government steered a parkland lease through an unusually fast process that favored a businessman with a financial interest in the site.—
Rick Maese,
Washington Post,
1 June 2026
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Phelan warns Paxton could cost Republicans the state Former Speaker Dade Phelan led the House during the Paxton impeachment.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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With its overall Life in Balance philosophy, Miraval Resorts and Spas has led the way in recognizing just how valuable and restorative a true connection with other humans and the natural environment can be.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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Also in attendance were Peter Phillips' cousins, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, as well as his mother, Princess Anne, and his sister Zara Tindall, who was accompanied by her husband Mike and their daughters, Mia and Lena.—
Stephanie Bridger-Linning,
Vanity Fair,
6 June 2026
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Proving that less is more, Pelley’s words were accompanied by a clearly happy photo of the former long long time CBS News correspondent steering a boat on the seas.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
6 June 2026
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Sneaking the scraps out the back door for their children showed that those working in the enslaver’s home gave value and meaning to leftovers for our children.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Other footage showed a high school campus roof which had collapsed while pupils lined up outside the school’s sports field in Davao Del Sur.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Verb
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According to the staff report, data is retained for a maximum of one year unless part of an active investigation, and annual audits are conducted to verify compliance with privacy policies.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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The study, which was conducted around the time brands went on their Memorial Day sales, offers a sobering look at the lack of consumer appetite for AI during a busy shopping season.—
Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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Recently, a viral video showed a couple in handcuffs escorted by a police officer outside Soldier Field on the night of May 17 after a Bruno Mars concert.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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He was escorted to a new seat and an off-duty flight attendant volunteered to sit in his row.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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“Ushered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ushered. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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