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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One person has been successfully guided out of the cave so far.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Patients were randomly assigned to receive either standard treatment decisions or treatment guided by the genomic test.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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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
Verb
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This could be accompanied by explicitly garnering informed consent from the user.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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If your dog’s panting is accompanied by episodes of collapse, pale or blue-tinged gums, inability to walk, vomiting, or not eating, take it to an emergency clinic immediately.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Although the recent strikes have been much broader, satellite images showed Iran had already rebuilt some of the facilities targeted last June.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Videos posted online Saturday showed emotional moments as the men emerged one by one from the cave.—
Jintamas Saksornchai,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Both passengers have agreed and are required to remain at their residences, have no contact with other people, and participate in daily monitoring activities conducted by local health officials.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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The tunnel was discovered through intelligence work conducted by agents with the FGR's Criminal Investigation Agency in coordination with Mexico's Security Cabinet.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
Verb
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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 5 Jun. 2026.
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