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
The 10th hole signals the shift, ushering you into a world of towering dunes that rise like cathedral walls.
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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
McCabe and King took over the roastery from Kepler’s grandson, Bob Lutz, in 2023, hoping to continue his legacy while also ushering the business into the future.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 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
The nudity was meant to create an atmosphere of intimacy and openness, Salgado believed, ushering them closer to Jesus.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2025
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
McCabe and King took over the roastery from Kepler’s grandson, Bob Lutz, in 2023, hoping to continue his legacy while also ushering the business into the future.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 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
The nudity was meant to create an atmosphere of intimacy and openness, Salgado believed, ushering them closer to Jesus.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ushering
Verb
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However, Langley, who has plays a key role in guiding the franchise as NBCUniversal Studio Group and Chief Content Officer, said part of the success of the long-running series has been its adaptability.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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Gia Love, who first started the cookout five years ago in Bed-Stuy’s Herbert Von King Park, continues to be a guiding force behind the day’s celebrations.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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By the time someone notices, the tool may have been steering your workforce in the wrong direction for months.—
Joseph Freed,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The man quickly pulls his partner to safety, steering her sharply away from the oncoming animal.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The signs, in Lukas' iconic green and white, hang on the wood posts leading into the gap where horses enter and exit the track for training.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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His condition went unaddressed during nearly four months in Eloy Detention Center, and three leading infectious disease public health researchers said opportunities to save his life were missed.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Ushering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ushering. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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