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
Doja’s assistant slips through, gives me the thumbs-up, and ushers me into a dressing room the size of a tennis court, black velvet curtains concealing the walls.
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Liam Hess, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
Amy’s husband bursts through the door and, to Bree’s horror, ushers Amy’s two sons into the surgical room.
—Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
Iran has effectively closed off the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow maritime passageway that ushers roughly 20 percent of global oil supply from the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean and beyond.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 8 Mar. 2026
The muted color palette of sage greens and heather pinks ushers the outside in, reminding guests that there’s as much to explore externally as internally.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Winner of Best Screenplay at Cannes, Young Mothers ushers viewers into a shelter for single young mothers to portray four of its teenage residents.
—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
Liam Hess, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
Amy’s husband bursts through the door and, to Bree’s horror, ushers Amy’s two sons into the surgical room.
—Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
Iran has effectively closed off the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow maritime passageway that ushers roughly 20 percent of global oil supply from the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean and beyond.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 8 Mar. 2026
The muted color palette of sage greens and heather pinks ushers the outside in, reminding guests that there’s as much to explore externally as internally.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Winner of Best Screenplay at Cannes, Young Mothers ushers viewers into a shelter for single young mothers to portray four of its teenage residents.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ushers
Verb
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Gomez has been outspoken about the tactics of her colleague Carr, who steers the agency and influences the direction of the FCC’s regulatory Media Bureau.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Bukayo Saka steers Arsenal in-front vs Atletico!—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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The software then guides the aircraft in the same way a pilot would operate the drone using manual controls.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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This familiarity guides her daily.—
Laura Berrios,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
Verb
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From the beginning, the emphasis centered on preparation, consistency, and respect for the emotional complexity that accompanies divorce and custody matters.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Creams and lotions can help ease the itching that accompanies the rash, and prompt medical attention reduces the chance of complications like postherpetic neuralgia or vision problems.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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After a 23-43 season in his first season, Jackson leads the Warriors to back-to-back playoff appearances with 47 and 51 wins but was fired amid a backdrop of friction with management (including team advisor Jerry West) and fostering a poor work environment.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
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The Eagles have won over 75 percent of their faceoffs this season and faceoff specialist Kevin Ratzlaff leads the group with a win percentage of 77 percent.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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“Ushers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ushers. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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