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
And Yas, having studied the methods of those villains, divorces him to set about ushering young—possibly underage—escorts to the men who would run the world.
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Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Sally may be struggling to give Sylvia and Ted life on the page, but Hyland is having her own trouble ushering them to the stage.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Taylor Swift is the queen of surprises—whether that means dropping an album out of the blue, ushering an unexpected guest onstage mid-song, or, in this case, wearing a pair of retro Reebok sneakers that are currently on sale on Amazon.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Subscribe today Japan's Sanae Takaichi and her ruling Liberal Democratic Party secured an overwhelming mandate in Sunday's election, sweeping a supermajority — which means the LDP holds two-thirds or more seats in the Lower House — and ushering her back as the country's prime minister.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Lockhart High School’s mariachi band and cheerleading team greeted the group, ushering them toward tables with ACC programs and free barbecue.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Guthrie then excitedly runs over to Vale and her friends, ushering them into the building with an arm around her daughter.
—Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Ecart Introduces New Re-issues of Paul László Carrying forward the vision of founder Andrée Putman, Pierre Yovanovitch brought his expertise and passion for 20th-century design to lead the brand into a new era — celebrating Ecart’s iconic legacy while ushering it into its next chapter.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
For the past 15 years, the Louisville Trolley has preserved an important piece of Derby City transportation history, while ushering people to weddings, proms and other celebrations.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Jan. 2026
Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Sally may be struggling to give Sylvia and Ted life on the page, but Hyland is having her own trouble ushering them to the stage.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Taylor Swift is the queen of surprises—whether that means dropping an album out of the blue, ushering an unexpected guest onstage mid-song, or, in this case, wearing a pair of retro Reebok sneakers that are currently on sale on Amazon.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Subscribe today Japan's Sanae Takaichi and her ruling Liberal Democratic Party secured an overwhelming mandate in Sunday's election, sweeping a supermajority — which means the LDP holds two-thirds or more seats in the Lower House — and ushering her back as the country's prime minister.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Lockhart High School’s mariachi band and cheerleading team greeted the group, ushering them toward tables with ACC programs and free barbecue.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Guthrie then excitedly runs over to Vale and her friends, ushering them into the building with an arm around her daughter.
—Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Ecart Introduces New Re-issues of Paul László Carrying forward the vision of founder Andrée Putman, Pierre Yovanovitch brought his expertise and passion for 20th-century design to lead the brand into a new era — celebrating Ecart’s iconic legacy while ushering it into its next chapter.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
For the past 15 years, the Louisville Trolley has preserved an important piece of Derby City transportation history, while ushering people to weddings, proms and other celebrations.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ushering
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In addition to receiving this year's recognition, Davis has been selected to serve as a STRIVE mentor for the 2026 team, guiding a cohort of teachers chosen for the program this year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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The role involves guiding investment decisions, making sure portfolios remain balanced and helping lead the team to achieve strong performance.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Noem's departure marks a turnaround for a close ally to the president who was tasked with steering his centerpiece policy of mass deportations.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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But experts recommend steering clear.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Valkyrie’s presence also contributed to Edinburgh’s emergence as a leading robotics hub, supporting world-class research, thought leadership, and a growing ecosystem of robotics innovation and startups.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s most prominent political rival, Imamoglu stands accused by prosecutors of leading a criminal organization.—
Beril Akman,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Ushering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ushering. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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