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
Once again Hallmark is ushering us into cozy season with a lineup of brand-new Fall Into Love flicks, including one that has gone to the birds.
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Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
When the eight-episode season begins, as geopolitical tensions flare ominously, employees of a venture called Kimera Underground Park are ushering dozens of clients who’ve paid tens of millions of dollars to ensure their families’ safety to bunkers 1,000 feet below Earth’s surface.
—Judy Berman, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
And while millennials like myself can remember The BSC as a cornerstone of our adolescence, the series has proved to be timeless again and again, ushering new generations into the world of Stoneybrook, Connecticut.
—De Elizabeth, Parents, 17 Sep. 2025
Built between the late 17th century and early 18th century, the picturesque home has been restored by thoughtful architects who preserved the building’s rustic simplicity while ushering it into the modern era.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
The 10th hole signals the shift, ushering you into a world of towering dunes that rise like cathedral walls.
—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
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
Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
When the eight-episode season begins, as geopolitical tensions flare ominously, employees of a venture called Kimera Underground Park are ushering dozens of clients who’ve paid tens of millions of dollars to ensure their families’ safety to bunkers 1,000 feet below Earth’s surface.
—Judy Berman, Time, 19 Sep. 2025
And while millennials like myself can remember The BSC as a cornerstone of our adolescence, the series has proved to be timeless again and again, ushering new generations into the world of Stoneybrook, Connecticut.
—De Elizabeth, Parents, 17 Sep. 2025
Built between the late 17th century and early 18th century, the picturesque home has been restored by thoughtful architects who preserved the building’s rustic simplicity while ushering it into the modern era.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
The 10th hole signals the shift, ushering you into a world of towering dunes that rise like cathedral walls.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ushering
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An army of around 200 volunteers from the church and several charities were making food, picking up trash, guiding guests and MC'ing dance showcases, said Mary Cantrell, who has been a key organizer since 1993.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
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Most of the footage was filmed by astronauts, with Wang’s perspective guiding the story.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Researchers have used LLMs to engage with people who believe in conspiracy theories, and there is promising early evidence that generative AI may be able to make a difference in steering people away from such false beliefs.—
John Wihbey,
Big Think,
7 Oct. 2025
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Boultier expresses similar views and suggests steering clear of muddy pastels like dusty lilac or pale mint green.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This year’s team does have many good options, so much so that transfer Noah Thomas, who was Texas A&M’s leading receiver last year, only has three catches for Georgia so far.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The 28-year-old center, widely considered the greatest player of his generation, is also the best the NHL has to offer off the ice, where his league-leading endorsement portfolio includes Alo Yoga apparel, Bodyarmor sports drinks and Canadian telecommunications giant Rogers.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Ushering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ushering. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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