ushers

present tense third-person singular of usher
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 But Thorpe’s prose ushers us through the eponymous hero’s crises with humor and panache, filtering the bright but naive protagonist-Margo’s evolution through the voice of a narrator-Margo who has developed some perspective. Judy Berman, Time, 8 July 2026 Ingalls Homestead De Smet, South Dakota This open-air living history museum ushers guests into 1880s farm life. Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 22 June 2026 On Sunday mornings, lines extended outside the sanctuary doors, and ushers seated worshippers in every nook of the church, even on cushions on the altar stairs. Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026 Between this and its predecessor, Jordan deftly ushers the franchise into a new era. Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026 Agnes ushers Becka to the bath, where Becka begs her to run away with her. Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026 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. Liam Hess, Vogue, 18 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
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  • Director David Arisco steers three strong performances and spot on technical elements through Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon’s behind-the-scenes comedy.
    Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
  • Flanz is excited to celebrate the show’s milestone with her colleagues and see where the evolution of news, entertainment and comedy steers the ship next.
    Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
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  • The grid menu guides imbibers to their next taste of its classic and aromatic wines, noting characteristics ranging from rich to funky and from herbal to fruity.
    USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • Acting as a personal home advisor, Hint monitors your property’s needs, identifies what may require attention, and guides you on the best course of action, with cost and long-term value in mind.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 July 2026
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  • Personalized service accompanies authentic Mediterranean dining at La Cucina.
    Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Fanatics Collect is attempting to up the ante for sellers by launching FanCash payouts for customers, which waives transaction fees from anywhere between six and 12 percent that typically accompanies any sale.
    Larry Holder, New York Times, 31 July 2026
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  • All guests are greeted with a swanky, industrial-chic entrance, high ceilings, and a spiral staircase that leads down to the front desk check-in.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Washington leads the National Women’s Soccer League with 33 points, while Summit FC sits 11th in the league standings.
    Nate Peterson, Denver Post, 27 July 2026

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“Ushers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ushers. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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