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 op-ed ushered my new identity as a cancer whisperer.
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Annabelle Gurwitch, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Underwood reportedly expressed his concert to Rinna’s handlers, who ushered her out of the event.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
The activists were ushered out of the Circle in the Square venue by NYPD officers (the theater company did not press criminal charges).
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
And at that point, ushered into the floating mists of non-consensus with murmurings of political unease regarding content or intellectual befuddlement regarding style, the briefly sighted, singular beast of language vanishes from the visible landscape.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
But as we’re ushered down a meandering trail, the entire atmosphere starts changing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
Those who made the cut were ushered down by freight elevator into the close-quarters space, which remained shoulder-to-shoulder packed deep into the night.
—Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Last year, the 49ers ushered out a swath of veterans, mostly on defense, to recalibrate their roster and payroll.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
The nun stepped aside and ushered the pair into the parlor, where Junior Sister was already at work starting a fire.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
Annabelle Gurwitch, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Underwood reportedly expressed his concert to Rinna’s handlers, who ushered her out of the event.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
The activists were ushered out of the Circle in the Square venue by NYPD officers (the theater company did not press criminal charges).
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
And at that point, ushered into the floating mists of non-consensus with murmurings of political unease regarding content or intellectual befuddlement regarding style, the briefly sighted, singular beast of language vanishes from the visible landscape.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
But as we’re ushered down a meandering trail, the entire atmosphere starts changing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
Those who made the cut were ushered down by freight elevator into the close-quarters space, which remained shoulder-to-shoulder packed deep into the night.
—Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
Last year, the 49ers ushered out a swath of veterans, mostly on defense, to recalibrate their roster and payroll.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
The nun stepped aside and ushered the pair into the parlor, where Junior Sister was already at work starting a fire.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ushered
Verb
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Her eldest son, Ricki, guided his younger siblings – Stephen, Paul and Cheryl – to the shower block to wash off the salt and sand.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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King/Drew coach Lloyd Webster has guided the Golden Eagles to four City titles — back-to-back Invitational crowns in 2003 and 2004, the Division II title in 2018 and the Open championship in 2024.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Many parents, particularly those who had themselves climbed into the middle class through a college education, steered their children firmly away from the trades.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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But my interpreter and guide, Alex Kotchev, a Bulgarian who has spent more than two decades living and eating attentively in Sapporo, steered me instead to Menya Saimi, in a sleepy residential neighborhood a half hour's subway ride from the city center.—
Alex Halberstadt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Derrick White led the Celtics with 22 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, three blocks and one steal.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Twenty-seven hiking trails thread through volcanic jungle, some self-guided, others led by staff who know every endemic plant and resident iguana by approximate biography.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The collaborative boot is accompanied by an apparel capsule including a Wharf Coat, Timber Shirt, Work Cut jeans, Pocket Longsleeve shirt, and two Weather Caps in suede and nylon.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Beéle joined Grupo Frontera, Danna Paola, and Belinda as guest artists who accompanied Shakira during her series of shows at the venue, which began nearly a year ago.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Videos circulating online and verified by the AP showed dozens cheering and dancing and cars honking their horns in the streets of Karaj, a city near Tehran.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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This meant that in 2025, when no fewer than 15 creative directors showed debut collections across the apex strata of fashion, Lee and Burberry were insulated from the drama.—
Luke Leitch,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Stephano Wieu De Mialek, the chief administrator of Ruweng Administrative Area, said on Sunday that the assault was conducted by elements linked to the White Army militia alongside forces affiliated with Machar's Sudan People's Liberation Movement-in-Opposition.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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The study, conducted in 2024, did not use the latest chatbot versions, including new offerings like ChatGPT Health.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Guests are greeted with a custom cocktail and escorted to their seats around a circular table in a private room for a multi-course, multi-sensory dining experience complete with music and interactive visuals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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At a campaign rally in Texas on Monday, security escorted Atlantic reporter Elaine Godfrey from the premises.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ushered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ushered. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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