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
Morrison led the chicken wing chain for a decade, ushering it through its own IPO and a period of historic growth.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ushering
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According to the tourism board, the site is also home to a lighthouse, which has been guiding vessels along the Portuguese coast since 1772.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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The auto conglomerate, which owns a three-fourths stake in Porsche, acquired the French hypercar maker in 1998 and has played a crucial role in establishing and guiding its modern identity.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
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From climbing those mountain peaks to steering her canoe down that river wild, not to mention several other impressive survival skills along the way, this is Charlize at full tilt.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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The reality tells a far different story about the man steering the nation into war.—
John Whitehead,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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Federal authorities leading investigation The FBI is leading the criminal probe while the Secret Service is focusing on the suspect's behavioral profile, a senior law enforcement official briefed on the bicoastal investigation told USA TODAY.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Canadiens were leading 2-0 late in the second period when Lightning defenceman Max Crozier leveled Juraj Slafkovský with a massive open-ice hit that felt eerily similar to Wilson’s.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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