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
Zelenskyy arrived to shouts of support from people who had gathered outside of 10 Downing St., where Starmer gave him a hug and ushered him inside.
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Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Fortunately by that point, the bus driver had already ushered all 15 youngsters on board to safety.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
The exterior was by Marek Djordjevic, its form respectfully acknowledging the company’s 100-year heritage while ushering Rolls confidently behind the velvet rope and into the 21st century.
—Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
They were seen exiting vehicles surrounded by militants, who ushered the hostages on stage, where the captives addressed the crowd.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
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Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Fortunately by that point, the bus driver had already ushered all 15 youngsters on board to safety.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
The exterior was by Marek Djordjevic, its form respectfully acknowledging the company’s 100-year heritage while ushering Rolls confidently behind the velvet rope and into the 21st century.
—Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
They were seen exiting vehicles surrounded by militants, who ushered the hostages on stage, where the captives addressed the crowd.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for usher
Verb
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Yet one of the most important beneficiaries has been the medical field, where F1’s ability to steer change is well established.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2025
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Carney will visit Paris and London to strengthen alliances and discuss economic diversification, while steering clear of Washington for now.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Residents want city planners to take notice and be a guiding hand for new investment in their community — especially since landmarks such as Puckett’s and Gary’s Barber Shop, which served the community for 59 years, will be or are already gone.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2025
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Dylan Scott covers health for Vox, guiding readers through the emerging opportunities and challenges in improving our health.—
Dylan Scott,
Vox,
19 Mar. 2025
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The thin, delicate skin of the under-eye can easily become dry and flaky, but too emollient of a texture can lead makeup to shift or smudge.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Their newfound freedom may also lead them to take lots of excursions.—
Laura Broadwell,
Parents,
18 Mar. 2025
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Chastened by the nationalistic fervor that accompanied the victory over Austria, the Diet capitulated.—
Christine Adams / Made by History,
TIME,
13 Mar. 2025
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Photo : Andrew Hoppin/Portal Media The wet bar is accompanied by a cozy conversation space alongside the kitchen.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Usher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/usher. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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