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
Frank was key in ushering the Wall Street bailout through Congress in 2008.
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Patricio Chile, ABC News, 20 May 2026
And though the pair aren't photographed together as much these days, Jenner credits her friend for ushering her into the modeling industry.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Morrison led the chicken wing chain for a decade, ushering it through its own IPO and a period of historic growth.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Stephanie McMahon Stephanie McMahon, the daughter of WWE founder Vince McMahon, turned into one of the biggest heels of the Attitude Era ushering herself into the business as a valet for several wrestling colleagues, including her father.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
For the past three seasons, Desherow has led the program with a 30-7 game record, including ushering the team into back-to-back Illinois High School Association (IHSA) 8A State Championships in 2024 and 2023.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
In media work areas, the Capitol subway and Cannon Tunnel, TMZ’s arrival on the Capitol grounds has been a point of chatter among reporters covering Congress and aides ushering lawmakers to various obligations.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2026
As majority whip, Barrasso is responsible for firming up Republican support, while Graham is ushering the legislation along as chairman of the Senate Budget Committee.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 13 Apr. 2026
Now meet the folks ushering Cape Charles into its most exciting chapter yet, and find out things to do on your visit.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Patricio Chile, ABC News, 20 May 2026
And though the pair aren't photographed together as much these days, Jenner credits her friend for ushering her into the modeling industry.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Morrison led the chicken wing chain for a decade, ushering it through its own IPO and a period of historic growth.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Stephanie McMahon Stephanie McMahon, the daughter of WWE founder Vince McMahon, turned into one of the biggest heels of the Attitude Era ushering herself into the business as a valet for several wrestling colleagues, including her father.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
For the past three seasons, Desherow has led the program with a 30-7 game record, including ushering the team into back-to-back Illinois High School Association (IHSA) 8A State Championships in 2024 and 2023.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
In media work areas, the Capitol subway and Cannon Tunnel, TMZ’s arrival on the Capitol grounds has been a point of chatter among reporters covering Congress and aides ushering lawmakers to various obligations.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2026
As majority whip, Barrasso is responsible for firming up Republican support, while Graham is ushering the legislation along as chairman of the Senate Budget Committee.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 13 Apr. 2026
Now meet the folks ushering Cape Charles into its most exciting chapter yet, and find out things to do on your visit.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ushering
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There are a few guiding principles for us.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Marmion succeeds Rick Baker, who retired after guiding the CBAA for 38 years.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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His legacy is steering the economy through a pandemic and the worst inflation in a generation.—
Andrew Ackerman,
Washington Post,
15 May 2026
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Here, such extended sequences of cowboys steering their steeds and working their land feel rushed.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Both teams were shorthanded, as Indiana star Aliyah Boston missed her first WNBA game due to a lower right leg injury, and Storm forward and leading scorer Dominique Malonga missed her first game this season due to a concussion.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The leading 10 players come from seven countries, four of them major champions.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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“Ushering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ushering. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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