The term 'ushered (in)' can be broken down into four crossword solutions: 'HERALDED, ' 'BEGAN, ' 'rang, ' and 'prefaced.' 'HERALDED' means to announce or proclaim, often with fanfare. 'BEGAN' means to start or initiate. 'Rang' means to make a sound, often a loud one. Finally, 'prefaced' means to introduce or precede something. Together, these words suggest that the term 'ushered (in)' means to announce, start, make a sound, and introduce something.