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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
ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
The learning center used to be a hostel, its spartan facilities a challenge, a lawyer mom told Lilian, for the stay-at-home mothers who would otherwise have been perfect candidates for the task of chaperoning.
—Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Among the dead was chaperone Cristina Estabrook, wife of choir director Dean Estabrook, who had been following the bus in his own car.
—Scott Lebar. Story Produced With Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2026
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Verb
The tangible nature of the exhibit takes it out of textbooks and into reality, said Krystina Hernandez, who was there chaperoning her 7-year-old son’s schoolmates.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
The learning center used to be a hostel, its spartan facilities a challenge, a lawyer mom told Lilian, for the stay-at-home mothers who would otherwise have been perfect candidates for the task of chaperoning.
—Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026
Noun
The chaperone has to remain in the park the entire time, and kids have to be able to get in contact with them, though the adult doesn't need to accompany the entire party for the entire time.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 8 June 2026
Among the dead was chaperone Cristina Estabrook, wife of choir director Dean Estabrook, who had been following the bus in his own car.
—Scott Lebar. Story Produced With Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaperone
Verb
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Clinical psychologists Hillary Halpern and Maureen Perry-Jenkins documented that the transition from single life to fatherhood is often accompanied by a roller coaster of emotions.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The rhythmic pulse of hand clapping, accompanied by the resounding harmonic messages through voice.—
Ukee Washington,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Noun
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At one point, he was also seen on foot with a police escort and high-fiving fans on the parade route.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The father of three exited AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Thursday morning to applause from local officers and an escort from the honor guard.—
Kerri Corrado,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Deputies responded to Roye-Williams Elementary School in Havre De Grace for reports of an assault between a student and two teachers, which resulted in the teachers suffering non-life-threatening injuries.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Other educators included white teachers from the South and the North, sent by churches and aid societies.—
Rodney Coates,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Technical writers This job involves translating complex technical information into straightforward, readable guides for users.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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With the brilliant wit and warmth of Astrid Lindgren’s voice as our guide, our aim is to ensure Pippi remains a joyful, empowering icon for today’s children.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Noun
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His sponsors demand little more from the guy than an impish smile during television ads, and his press conferences for Inter Miami are few and far between.—
Filip Bondy,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
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The survey was released at the Art House Audience Trends session at IND/EX, presented by sponsor Filmbot, and conducted by market research consulting firm Avenue ISR with additional data from Rentrak.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Noun
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The attendant said nothing was taken.—
Lou Kleinberg,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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My regular waiter, Ryan, always had a glass of orange juice waiting for me at breakfast; my cabin attendant Sabrine kept my fridge stocked with sparkling water; and bartender Dennis always had my cocktail ready to go for me following dinner.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The trade comes after years of uncertainty surrounding Milwaukee's direction following the departure of championship-winning head coach Mike Budenholzer in 2023 and caps a steady decline that culminated in the Bucks missing the 2026 playoffs.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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University of Michigan men's basketball coach Dusty May is leaving for the Dallas Mavericks head coaching job, two sources confirmed to CBS News Texas Monday morning.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Noun
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In contrast, composed framing of his loyal squire, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell), underlines a different emotion.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Dunk is the lumbering Hedge Knight hero of this series, Ser Duncan the Tall, played by former rugby player Peter Claffey, while Egg is his wise-beyond-his-years bald young squire (Dexter Sol Ansell).—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
28 May 2026
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“Chaperone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaperone. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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