as in guiding
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 ushering
The 10th hole signals the shift, ushering you into a world of towering dunes that rise like cathedral walls.
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Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
But the album — written entirely by Sombr, who also plays guitar, keyboards, bass and drums on pretty much every track — still manages to be singular, ushering elements of 2010s indie rock into a pop arena.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
Anthony’s wife welcomed me with a hug, ushering me in from the shadows to take my place among his family and friends.
—Kimberly Bridson, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2025
McCabe and King took over the roastery from Kepler’s grandson, Bob Lutz, in 2023, hoping to continue his legacy while also ushering the business into the future.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025
Corky Quirk, program coordinator at the Yolo Basin Foundation, stood at the entrance of the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Headquarters in early August, ushering 60 attendees into the building for the first part of the tour.
—Calista Oetama, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The nudity was meant to create an atmosphere of intimacy and openness, Salgado believed, ushering them closer to Jesus.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2025
Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
But the album — written entirely by Sombr, who also plays guitar, keyboards, bass and drums on pretty much every track — still manages to be singular, ushering elements of 2010s indie rock into a pop arena.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
Anthony’s wife welcomed me with a hug, ushering me in from the shadows to take my place among his family and friends.
—Kimberly Bridson, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2025
McCabe and King took over the roastery from Kepler’s grandson, Bob Lutz, in 2023, hoping to continue his legacy while also ushering the business into the future.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025
Corky Quirk, program coordinator at the Yolo Basin Foundation, stood at the entrance of the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Headquarters in early August, ushering 60 attendees into the building for the first part of the tour.
—Calista Oetama, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The nudity was meant to create an atmosphere of intimacy and openness, Salgado believed, ushering them closer to Jesus.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ushering
Verb
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In such cases, an AI assistant will be vital for decision-making, monitoring health, and guiding experiments.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The coach who turned 100 last month perhaps is best known for guiding Buffalo to four straight Super Bowls and, alas, losing all four.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trying to satisfy every stakeholder spreads you thin and risks steering the product off course.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Putting structures in place keeps emotions from steering decisions off course.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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American Clean Power's Grumet said that energy policy has become a core aspect of each party's political base, leading each party to campaign and then govern based on energy ideology rather than pragmatism which, in turn, creates instability.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Transportation Department proposed to unwind the venture in July, leading the airlines to object.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Ushering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ushering. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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