chaperone 1 of 2

verb

variants or chaperon
Definition of chaperonenext
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
1
as in escort

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as in teacher

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Recent Examples of chaperone
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
Kennywood will require guests 17 and under to be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older with a valid ID during Phantom Fall Festival in accordance with their adult chaperone policy. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for chaperone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaperone
  1. accompany
  2. escort
  3. teacher
  4. guide
  5. sponsor
  6. attendant
  7. coach
  8. squire
Verb
  • The Jamaican musical style grew from an encounter between African and European traditions, and its banjos, guitars, hand percussion, and rumba boxes accompanied dancing, drinking, storytelling, and songs about life’s daily irritations.
    — Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Each will receive the Paley Honors Award — the organization’s highest distinction, recognizing landmark contributions to and enduring impact on the entertainment industry — accompanied by special tributes celebrating their careers.
    — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of accompany
Noun
  • Several flights across Europe received alleged bomb threats Tuesday that ultimately turned out to be hoaxes but prompted searches, diversions and, in one case, an escort by the Italian Air Force until landing, officials said.
    — Kirsten Grieshaber, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The equipment could help the aircraft interfere with enemy radar without relying entirely on dedicated electronic warfare escorts.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of escort
Noun
  • Election officials originally had blocked the retired teacher from the primary ballot.
    — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Another student and teacher were also injured during the attack.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of teacher
Noun
  • The two questions the high court will examine include how the Employment Division‘s rule on a law’s neutrality should be applied and if the 10th Circuit should have used a different precedent as its guide, rather than the Employment Division.
    — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
  • More news Here’s your last-minute voter guide to California’s 2026 general election.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of guide
Noun
  • SoFi Stadium, Intuit Dome and the Forum sued to block the deal, arguing the signs would undercut their individual sponsors who paid for exclusivity.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • What analysts' buyout models say Despite such valuation anchors, analysts are split on how much a financial sponsor might pay for the company and what Global Payments and its long-term shareholders might accept.
    — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of sponsor
Noun
  • In Venice, artists, gallery attendants, and cultural workers closed down pavilions and marched from the Campo Santa Margherita to Rialto.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Another new addition to Arrowhead’s holiday halls is The Nice List, an exclusive private suite experience with complimentary sparkling wine and charcuterie upon arrival, a dedicated suite attendant and premium parking.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of attendant
Noun
  • Doncic has been on a scoring tear for the Lakers, his play at such a high level that even coach JJ Redick has marveled at the guard’s achievements.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Illinois coach Brad Underwood watches players practice before a Final Four game against UConn on April 3, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
    — Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of coach
Noun
  • Stable hands qualified for food stamps; one squire was reportedly living in his car.
    — Alessandra Schade, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 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
Definition of squire

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