as in to accompany
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship
her father squired her to the dance to make sure she got there all right
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Recent Examples of squire
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 24 June 2025
Jodie Foster squeezed between Don Johnson and Madonna, while Anthony Hopkins squired his mother around.
—Scott Huver, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025
Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025
Bettany played English poet and writer Geoffrey Chaucer in the medieval action-comedy, which starred Ledger as William Thatcher, a peasant squire, fueled by his desire for food and glory, who forges a new identity for himself as a knight when his master dies.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The film’s few anecdotal elements—as when a squire ritualistically but strenuously dresses Roca, lifting him by the waistband and tightening the fit as if to leave bulls no loose fabric to catch by the horn—cast the bullfighter’s entire existence in the shadow of danger and death.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 24 June 2025
Jodie Foster squeezed between Don Johnson and Madonna, while Anthony Hopkins squired his mother around.
—Scott Huver, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
Sir Duncan the Tall, and his squire Egg.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025
Bettany played English poet and writer Geoffrey Chaucer in the medieval action-comedy, which starred Ledger as William Thatcher, a peasant squire, fueled by his desire for food and glory, who forges a new identity for himself as a knight when his master dies.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2025
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Verb
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Even before today’s announcement, though, Medicare could cover the drugs for other conditions that often accompany being overweight, such as diabetes and sleep apnea.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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Each dish can be paired with Carbone Riviera’s impressive wine list, focused in on Champagne, white Burgundy, and coastal Italian vino accompanied by reds from Tuscany, Burgundy and Piedmont.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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In one case, the magistrate sent a white woman to the workhouse for 60 days for having been arrested at a Hill saloon in the company of Black men.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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In late August of this year, a federal magistrate judge said the decision could proceed to trial.—
Aaron Valdez,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The travel guide company also awarded a star to Mezcaleria Alma, Alma Fonda Fina’s sister restaurant.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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Despite being shot, Zwerner was still able to escort her students out of her classroom.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in protest, with some streaming inside the department store as others were escorted out by security guards.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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Jonathan Dienst Jonathan Dienst is chief justice contributor for NBC News and chief investigative reporter for WNBC-TV in New York.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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In Nepal, for example, the Gen Z protests teed up the country’s first-ever female prime minister, former chief justice Sushila Karki.—
Michael Shank,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The minimalist digital helm, controlled by smartphone app, has details like wireless charging stations beside beautifully stitched helm and companion seats.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Pine Ridge, South Dakota — A four-pack of rez dogs trotted toward the lone grocery store, greeting and tailing human companions in hopes of a spare scrap.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Christopher Siegel also must finish serving three more years of probation from a 2021 felony DWI case, the Clay County circuit judge ordered.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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The seven Benton County circuit judges recused from the case, and it has been assigned to Jim Spears, a retired circuit judge.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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Nearly 200,000 workers are employed in animal care and services, including kennel attendants, groomers, stable hands, zoo keepers and animal trainers.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Jachino said the Elk Grove Food Bank could use parking attendants to help direct traffic in their lot, but there are dwindling supplies for volunteers to sort.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Squire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squire. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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