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or chaperon
as in to accompany
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship
three parents will chaperone the students on the school trip
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Recent Examples of chaperone
Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2025
Also new is an unaccompanied minor policy — anyone under the age of 18 must be chaperoned by an adult.
—Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 27 Nov. 2025
Brecken Merrill, who plays Kacye’s son Tate, is returning for the series, along with Gil Birmingham as Chief Thomas Rainwater from Broken Rock Indian Reservation and Mo Brings Plenty as Mo, Rainwater’s chaperone and bodyguard.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025
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Verb
Over four days, our guides, Maxie and Chris, chaperone us on thrilling adventures, like UTVing and sand-boarding in Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2025
Also new is an unaccompanied minor policy — anyone under the age of 18 must be chaperoned by an adult.
—Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
Those 10 to 15 years of age must have an adult chaperone.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 27 Nov. 2025
Brecken Merrill, who plays Kacye’s son Tate, is returning for the series, along with Gil Birmingham as Chief Thomas Rainwater from Broken Rock Indian Reservation and Mo Brings Plenty as Mo, Rainwater’s chaperone and bodyguard.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaperone
Verb
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New state sales tax revenue generated within the massive STAR bond district will pay back the bond debt used to build a new stadium and accompanying facilities for several decades.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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Their children often accompany them to public services and have already taken up royal duties of their own, but Kate and William make sure their kids' lives are mostly out of the spotlight.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Brett Goldstein is becoming a male escort…in a new TV series.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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The 48th escort task group, consisting of the destroyer CNS Tangshan, the frigate CNS Daqing and the supply ship CNS Taihu, departed from Qingdao, China, on October 11.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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From Woodland to Rocklin and even Natomas, teachers in the Sacramento region are prepared to strike as soon as the spring.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, David was a teacher and football coach at the neighboring school, Alief Hastings.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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After the event was over at the Pasadena Civic, a few dozen VIP guests and sponsors moved a couple of blocks over to the Altadena Girls facility for an after-party.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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Casamigos will be the Stock Show’s new tequila sponsor.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Three Cofán—an older man and his two young attendants—were waiting for us on the bank.—
Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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On the car’s main level, there is a spacious bar and lounge area, where attendants can mix cocktails or pour wine, as well as an open viewing platform on the back of the car, ensuring travelers are fully immersed in the journey’s landscapes.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sacramento Kings coach Doug Christie deployed his 19th different lineup of the season in Tuesday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks after learning Keegan Murray will miss at least three weeks with a left ankle sprain.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Bears continue living that chorus out loud, devoted to chasing improvement with the blazing competitive fire exhibited by their head coach.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Following the very successful Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon, the latest Westeros installment is situated somewhere between the timelines of House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones and follows the adventures of Sir Dunk and his squire Egg.—
Lucy Ford,
Time,
27 Dec. 2025
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The ensemble cast includes Ellie Bamber as Eleanor’s sister, Beatrice, and Ed Suter as Edward’s loyal squire Richard, who courts Beatrice amid the escalating tragedy.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
27 Dec. 2025
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“Chaperone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaperone. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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