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
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Recent Examples of usher
Eventually, two men from the camp politely but firmly ushered the interlopers out.
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Denver Nicks, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
Series-13 contestants were each ushered into a room full of shoes of all kinds and told to find the shoe Horne was thinking of.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
By confidently embracing change, HR leaders can usher their teams into a future where human values and innovative capabilities work in harmony.
—Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Over the years, however, not everyone has applauded the changes that Armani ushered into Hollywood.
—Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
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Denver Nicks, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
Series-13 contestants were each ushered into a room full of shoes of all kinds and told to find the shoe Horne was thinking of.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
By confidently embracing change, HR leaders can usher their teams into a future where human values and innovative capabilities work in harmony.
—Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Over the years, however, not everyone has applauded the changes that Armani ushered into Hollywood.
—Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usher
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Other patrons saw us with cell phones — an immense luxury at the time — and steered clear of us.—
Martin Suarez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
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Putting structures in place keeps emotions from steering decisions off course.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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The museum guides visitors through Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, Islamic, and other global belief systems before culminating in the Buddhist 10 Courts of Hell.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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This discovery not only changes our understanding of lunar geology but could also guide future missions to regions where the moon’s surface is still active.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Unlocking perks But the rising cost of card membership has led some users to downgrade to lower-tier versions or explore more affordable offerings from Capital One or Citigroup, senior Bankrate analyst Ted Rossman told CNBC in June.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Abreu currently leads the Kubota High Limit Racing standings after securing nine victories so far this season.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The arrival was accompanied by a performance from the Household Cavalry band, whose musicians wore ornate state dress uniforms originally designed in the 1600s and woven with pure gold thread.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Agnès Varda Award is accompanied by a grant for mentoring aspiring film artists.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Usher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usher. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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