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
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.
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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
Like those artifacts, the five culinary tools from around the globe seen here tell the stories of the makers who are ushering their heritage cooking traditions into the modern era.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
The company is ushering a new approach to solving the industry’s biggest hurdles with Denim Codes, a collection intended to bring together material innovation, garment expertise, and advanced finishing into a clear and common language.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026
Park must walk that tight rope between remaining a legacy Atlanta restaurant while ushering it into the next decade.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Khan went viral last March after posting a video of himself ushering the McNeese men’s basketball squad through the pregame tunnel with a boombox around his neck.
—Mia Fishman, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
The only guards on duty today are hat-tipping doormen ushering guests into snow-white corridors lined with gold.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Most of the presenters are also in and out of the room fairly quickly with their power publicists and agents ushering them along, but Bardem ventured into the auditorium to greet and chat with Academy president Lynette Howell Taylor and CEO Bill Kramer.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
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
Like those artifacts, the five culinary tools from around the globe seen here tell the stories of the makers who are ushering their heritage cooking traditions into the modern era.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
The company is ushering a new approach to solving the industry’s biggest hurdles with Denim Codes, a collection intended to bring together material innovation, garment expertise, and advanced finishing into a clear and common language.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026
Park must walk that tight rope between remaining a legacy Atlanta restaurant while ushering it into the next decade.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Khan went viral last March after posting a video of himself ushering the McNeese men’s basketball squad through the pregame tunnel with a boombox around his neck.
—Mia Fishman, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
The only guards on duty today are hat-tipping doormen ushering guests into snow-white corridors lined with gold.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Most of the presenters are also in and out of the room fairly quickly with their power publicists and agents ushering them along, but Bardem ventured into the auditorium to greet and chat with Academy president Lynette Howell Taylor and CEO Bill Kramer.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ushering
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But Avalon Waterways has culinary cruises that amp it up a notch with samples of regional cuisine, demonstrations, special dinners, and a Master of Wine on board guiding wine and food pairings and tastings.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Crews will continue to work into the night securing the capsule and guiding it back to the Murtha, which is expected to reach Naval Base San Diego early Saturday.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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The mayor’s spokesman, Jon Ewing, confirmed Johnston’s appearance in New Orleans this weekend and said the mayor recognizes the manifold benefits of steering the event to the Mile High City.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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His casual, unassuming nature can only temporarily hide the wealth of curiosity steering a multi-disciplinary career that would make even the most multi-disciplined among us envious.—
DeAsia Paige,
AJC.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The league unveiled the three leading vote getters for all of its individual awards Sunday.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Lakers were connected, apparently having had time to adjust to the loss of their two leading scorers, LeBron James acting as a brilliant playmaker for scorching hot shooters like Kennard, who hit all five of his treys in scoring a career playoff-high 27 points.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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