as in steers
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 ushers
Winner of Best Screenplay at Cannes, Young Mothers ushers viewers into a shelter for single young mothers to portray four of its teenage residents.
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The Week Us, TheWeek, 25 Jan. 2026
The eclipse ushers us to think outside the box and to embrace our individuality, due to its proximity to Uranus in Taurus.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 16 Jan. 2026
Guests are seen peering over the edge into the water before a security guard ushers them away.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
The wife ushers the two frightened boys behind her, and watches on helplessly as her husband screams in agony and terror, thrashing his arms and legs.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
The police sergeant quickly turns his gun on the assailant and ushers the victim over to his side — only to discover that the duo are in on it together.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
In the middle of 25th St, a man opens a red stanchion and ushers us toward a guard who stamps invisible ink on our wrists.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 24 Sep. 2025
Uranus initiates us into disruption; Neptune ushers us into mystery.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 20 Aug. 2025
Korean pop star Cha Eun-woo draws squeals from the crowd of fans gathered out front, while security ushers Lacy through a small throng of civilians on the side of the building, up to where he’s supposed to have his photo taken.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2025
The Week Us, TheWeek, 25 Jan. 2026
The eclipse ushers us to think outside the box and to embrace our individuality, due to its proximity to Uranus in Taurus.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 16 Jan. 2026
Guests are seen peering over the edge into the water before a security guard ushers them away.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
The wife ushers the two frightened boys behind her, and watches on helplessly as her husband screams in agony and terror, thrashing his arms and legs.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
The police sergeant quickly turns his gun on the assailant and ushers the victim over to his side — only to discover that the duo are in on it together.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
In the middle of 25th St, a man opens a red stanchion and ushers us toward a guard who stamps invisible ink on our wrists.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 24 Sep. 2025
Uranus initiates us into disruption; Neptune ushers us into mystery.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 20 Aug. 2025
Korean pop star Cha Eun-woo draws squeals from the crowd of fans gathered out front, while security ushers Lacy through a small throng of civilians on the side of the building, up to where he’s supposed to have his photo taken.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ushers
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Co-produced by Jorge Milliano, Tomy B and J-Trons, and written by Gael, Kenneth Vargas, and Derek, the song steers away from Nicky’s signature reggaetón sound, and welcomes the Puerto Rican artist into Venesti’s musical realm — one that’s powered by Latin Afrobeats and pop fusions.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
20 Feb. 2026
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Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) is a nearly magical technology that steers the car through city streets like a robotic chauffeur.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The same philosophy guides the company’s acquisition strategy.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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The company guides who led the group were trained or certified in backcountry skiing and were also instructors with the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education.—
Greg Norman-Diamond,
FOXNews.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Sandy percussion accompanies a journey up the Orinoco River.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Finally, Fisch just somehow always seems to manage to cast in such a way that high-quality singing accompanies truthful and vulnerable acting.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Peacock Alley leads via a long and airy corridor with hallmarks of Art Deco architecture high above.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another leads the tally with 14 nominations, followed by Ryan Coogler’s Sinners with 13, and Hamnet and Marty Supreme in joint third place with 11.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Ushers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ushers. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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