CHAPERON Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

chaperone 1 of 2

verb

variants or chaperon

Definition of chaperone

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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chaperone

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noun

variants or chaperon

as in escort

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as in teacher

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Verb

Adult Supervision – known locally as Arkipelag – follows three fathers who chaperone their teenage daughters on a rowdy school trip to a remote island. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026 Cotrufo was at his first concert, having come down from Burbank with his buddy Dave Fogerson, whose dad drove and chaperoned. — Wes Orshoski, SPIN, 20 Aug. 2026

Noun

Children age 9 and younger can enter the festival for free, but the event will have a chaperone policy that will be enforced, organizers said. — Nathan Pilling july 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026 The Indiana State Fair minor policy requires minors under the age of 18 to be accompanied by a chaperone 25 years of age or older, a legal guardian, or a parent each evening during the fair. — Chris Sims, IndyStar, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for chaperone

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All of the sleeping quarters are situated on the lower level, where two primary bedrooms are accompanied by two guest suites and two additional guest bedrooms.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
The venerable broadcast network regained the league’s rights as part of an 11-year media deal, reviving the iconic theme song that accompanied NBA broadcasts from 1990 to 2002.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of accompany

Noun

The carrier and its escort ships were set to return to home port Thursday after a record 321-day deployment in the Middle East.

— Frank Andrews, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Among the most intriguing possibilities, Brouhard said, is that Gulf nations exporting oil are surreptitiously paying Iran fees in exchange for safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz – even as they’re secured by US military escorts.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of escort

Noun

There’s also a padel court, a 24-hour sea-view gym and a yoga studio with a resident teacher for those who really can’t sit still, while the neighbouring golf course is one of the best in Spain.

— Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026
Then an invite extended to her dance teacher, Tori, turns into a night of exploring the city and getting to know each other.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of teacher

Noun

Katrina Prowess, another Queens of the Crypt guide, shared a story about an alleged ghost at the Clothing Warehouse.

— Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
The new show, which as yet is unnamed, will be a practical guide to buying and cooking produce seasonally for health and financial security.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of guide

Noun

Co-founded by Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, Relevent already is selling billions of dollars of Champions League broadcast and sponsor rights for UEFA in a separate club competitions deal running from 2027 to 2033.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
Wendy’s joins as the first sponsor of Your Bravoverse at launch, building on its longstanding relationship with Bravo.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of sponsor

Noun

Brian Avery, a legal and risk professor at the University of Florida, said investigators will look at video footage, maintenance logs and statements from witnesses and ride attendants.

— Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Bayona also described enforcement hurdles that Miami code compliance inspectors must overcome, such as being denied entry into condos by front-desk attendants.

— Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of attendant

Noun

In theory, that makes sense, since coaches would have more players to choose from.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026
The Jessieville native serves as a youth cross-country and track coach and as a member of the Arkansas Supreme Court Committee on Professional Conduct.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of coach

Noun

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.

— Francesca Pellegrini, Vanity Fair, 22 June 2026
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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