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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
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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.
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ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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.
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Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
8 June 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.
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Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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.
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ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
Why is Kennywood enforcing a new summer chaperone policy?
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Finch Walker,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaperone
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The Munizes included the same statement in a new post that instead was accompanied by a photo of the family of three.
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The oversized Route 66 sign accompanying the treat is perfect for a selfie background, and the statue is located next to the Rich & Creamy Ice Cream Shop.
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Unusually, they are not accompanied by a police escort, which makes the day’s search even riskier.
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But when asked whether drivers should expect rolling closures, escorts or other traffic-control measures, another department spokesperson, Officer Alayna Gonzalez, said those decisions would depend on organizers and law enforcement’s assessment of safety needs.
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One thing teachers seem to agree on is a return to pen and paper.
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That proposal drew opposition from unions and associations representing teachers and school employees.
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Welcome to Climate Point, your weekly guide to the latest news about climate, energy and the environment.
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While some details are still forthcoming, this guide explains how these accounts work, including details about who is eligible, what free money is available and how to maximize the long-term growth potential.
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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.
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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.
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The restaurant chain gets top marks for such fields as short-order cook and cafeteria attendant.
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Lots typically open three to four hours before the event, and attendants direct drivers to the next available spot.
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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.
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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.
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The protagonist is Ser Duncan the Tall (Dunk), a knight-errant played by Peter Claffey, accompanied by his young squire Egg, portrayed by Dexter Sol Ansell.
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In contrast, composed framing of his loyal squire, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell), underlines a different emotion.
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“Chaperone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaperone. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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