as in to steer
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
ushered the job applicant into the room and then left
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of usher
De Moraes just smiled and ushered me through the door.
—
Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
The emails made public this week reveal how Gallegos, then a program manager with a decades-long career at the city of Oakland, was ushered into his promotion early into Thao’s term.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
The Athletics opened their West Sacramento tenure earlier this week, ushering Major League Baseball into California’s capital region with a three-game series at Sutter Health Park.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Duggan then ushered a party of around 30 to the bar area roped off as a last-minute reservation to accommodate his friend.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for usher
Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
The emails made public this week reveal how Gallegos, then a program manager with a decades-long career at the city of Oakland, was ushered into his promotion early into Thao’s term.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
The Athletics opened their West Sacramento tenure earlier this week, ushering Major League Baseball into California’s capital region with a three-game series at Sutter Health Park.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Duggan then ushered a party of around 30 to the bar area roped off as a last-minute reservation to accommodate his friend.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for usher
Recent Examples of Synonyms for usher
Verb
-
Trump has steered the White House toward a rapprochement with the Kremlin, monitored with apprehension by most of the U.S.' allies and many domestic lawmakers.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
-
But those launches are usually accompanied by airspace and maritime warning notices to ensure pilots and sailors steer clear of the test.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Reportedly Wants to Defund the National Suicide Hotline for LGBTQ+ Youth By Abby Monteil Venus re-enters Aries on April 30: Love can be a guiding ethos.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
25 Apr. 2025
-
The 26-year-old quarterback helped guide his NFL team to victory in the 2025 Super Bowl back in February.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Kendrick Lamar leads the pack with 10 total nominations in eight categories.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
-
The health secretary also hired David Geier, a figure previously criticized for treating autistic children with puberty-blocking drugs, to lead a federal study on the causes of autism.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Those signs, accompanied by a menacing growl and a hard stare often suggest that the dog is feeling threatened.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
-
But those launches are usually accompanied by airspace and maritime warning notices to ensure pilots and sailors steer clear of the test.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Usher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usher. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share