as in steered
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 ushered
The report claims Payne was ushered by hotel staff to return to his room.
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Thania Garcia, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
The Doors ushered the Morrison Hotel into rock history.
—Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
As the new year begins, heed the wisdom of these admission leaders who have ushered decades of applicants (in many cases including their own children) through this experience.
—Brennan Barnard, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
As the mother of three left, Carvajal recognized the other mom and ushered her in.
—Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
He was eventually ushered off the court without incident.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
When guests arrive at the new Evian Spa at the Hôtel Royal in the French Alps, they’re ushered into a planetarium-like relaxation room to watch a film showing water trickling down from snowy mountains to rocky streams, and then move on to a circuit that includes an aqua bar and snow room.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
Dave Klug After the hearing wrapped up, Mangione, dressed in an orange jumpsuit, was ushered out of the courthouse and placed in a black SUV.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
We’ve been ushered, gradually and completely, into a world where every voice matters, of course, but some — those of an establishment class who want to make sure everyone is really welcomed — matter more than ours.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
Thania Garcia, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
The Doors ushered the Morrison Hotel into rock history.
—Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
As the new year begins, heed the wisdom of these admission leaders who have ushered decades of applicants (in many cases including their own children) through this experience.
—Brennan Barnard, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
As the mother of three left, Carvajal recognized the other mom and ushered her in.
—Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
He was eventually ushered off the court without incident.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
When guests arrive at the new Evian Spa at the Hôtel Royal in the French Alps, they’re ushered into a planetarium-like relaxation room to watch a film showing water trickling down from snowy mountains to rocky streams, and then move on to a circuit that includes an aqua bar and snow room.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
Dave Klug After the hearing wrapped up, Mangione, dressed in an orange jumpsuit, was ushered out of the courthouse and placed in a black SUV.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
We’ve been ushered, gradually and completely, into a world where every voice matters, of course, but some — those of an establishment class who want to make sure everyone is really welcomed — matter more than ours.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ushered
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Samsung will herald its AI future at CES this week, and while the S25 will be more capable than any Galaxy before to process AI on-device, the reality is this is going to be a hybrid solution and the clear differences users had been steered towards are more blurry than before.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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This interest is being steered by Flavio Briatore, their executive advisor, who sees Colapinto as part of a growing trend in Formula 1 to focus on nurturing young talents.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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People have doubted them ever since a 2-1 win over Villa at the City Ground — which came amid a run of six consecutive victories — guided them into the top four.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Martin, who had guided the club back into the Premier League at the first time of asking, was now being ridiculed for his possession-heavy style of football that sees his teams playing out from the back.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The job reductions are part of a broader initiative led by the Department of Government Efficiency Service, which includes billionaire Elon Musk, aimed at downsizing federal agencies.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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The backdrop Erdogan, a populist with increasingly authoritarian tendencies, has led Turkey as prime minister or president for more than 20 years and is now the longest-serving leader in the Turkish republic’s history.—
TIME,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
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These winds will be accompanied by low relative humidity of 20 to 25 percent.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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These winds will be accompanied by low relative humidity values between 15 and 25 percent.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Ushered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ushered. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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