ushers

Definition of ushersnext
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 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 Amy’s husband bursts through the door and, to Bree’s horror, ushers Amy’s two sons into the surgical room. Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 13 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 Winner of Best Screenplay at Cannes, Young Mothers ushers viewers into a shelter for single young mothers to portray four of its teenage residents. The Week Us, TheWeek, 25 Jan. 2026 The eclipse ushers us to think outside the box and to embrace our individuality, due to its proximity to Uranus in Taurus. Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 16 Jan. 2026 Guests are seen peering over the edge into the water before a security guard ushers them away. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025 The wife ushers the two frightened boys behind her, and watches on helplessly as her husband screams in agony and terror, thrashing his arms and legs. Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
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  • This year’s event raised money for UpSpire⁠, an employment program; Tarrant Area Food Bank; United Community Centers, focusing on food and literacy; and Tarrant To & Through Partnership, which steers students toward college or careers.
    Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Studies show that during neutral years, the jet stream often steers storms out to sea rather than toward the Gulf Coast or Southeast, reducing overall landfall risk.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
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  • The Wilderness guides at Magashi Peninsula are well trained, the accommodation and food spoiling, and the wildlife sightings glorious.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Rather than making decisions for clients, Bacon guides them through the process, keeping them focused on one area at a time.
    Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
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  • Diplomacy and the pragmatic duplicity that sometimes accompanies it are ingrained at every level of Iran’s political class.
    Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Even in the fallout of this argument, Margo accompanies Jinx to the fan expo.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
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  • If Ty Simpson develops into a top NFL quarterback who leads the Rams to a Super Bowl title, the club will look back at the 2026 draft as one of the best and shrewdest in its history.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Slates in major cities were dominated by Fatah, the faction that leads the Palestinian Authority, and independents, some with ties to other factions.
    SAM METZ, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026

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“Ushers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/ushers. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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