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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
Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Feb. 2025
More than 20 years ago, Virginia Squier chaperoned a group of middle school students on a tour of England.
—Autumn Barnes, NPR, 20 Jan. 2025
Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2025
The district representatives grow increasingly dubious about everyone’s strange attitudes, eventually shaking Ava as their compulsory chaperone while the staff runs out of places to stash the larger items.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
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Verb
She’s chaperoned by Air Force public affairs personnel.
—Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Feb. 2025
More than 20 years ago, Virginia Squier chaperoned a group of middle school students on a tour of England.
—Autumn Barnes, NPR, 20 Jan. 2025
Noun
What is Six Flags’ chaperone policy?
—Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2025
The district representatives grow increasingly dubious about everyone’s strange attitudes, eventually shaking Ava as their compulsory chaperone while the staff runs out of places to stash the larger items.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaperone
Verb
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The mother then accompanied medics to the hospital so the infant could be evaluated.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
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One vehicle was being driven by a 52-year-old man, who was accompanied by a 49-year-old woman, thought to be his wife.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
12 May 2025
Noun
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To enlist the help of a professional—more specifically, an escort who’s more than willing to show her everything, from foreplay to more-than-missionary bedroom positions.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
1 May 2025
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India's navy posted an aerial image of an aircraft carrier and escorts heading in the direction of Pakistan amid mounting tensions between the two nuclear rivals following the killing of at least 26 tourists in Kashmir.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The program is designed for string students of all ages and skill levels; participants will engage in daily instruction from directors of the Arkansas Symphony Youth Orchestras, Arkansas Symphony String Academy teachers and other members of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2025
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The teacher has not been identified because there have been no criminal charges filed against him, according to the outlets.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The program dives into how gut health impacts mood, stress and mental clarity with an approachable guide for resetting your microbiome in just one week.—
Alexandra Pastore,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Crypto Confidential: Forbes' definitive guide to crypto and blockchain, delivered to your inbox every Saturday.—
Azeem Khan,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Immigrant rights groups challenged the change on behalf of the immigrants and their sponsors.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Carnival Cruise Line is the presenting sponsor of this year’s show.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
7 May 2025
Noun
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There's also, of course, the expansive private beach (available to guests only), which has daybeds, umbrellas, and towels—plus, it's staffed with attendants.—
Nicole Brewer,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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Per the front of the card, a course of 21 baths with an attendant cost $9.—
Ray Hanley,
Arkansas Online,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The film follows Tom, (Riley) a tennis coach at a luxurious island hotel, filling the time between lessons and one-night stands.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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With the Super Bowl, people are even betting on the color of Gatorade poured on the coach at the end of the game.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Ethan — Victor’s squire and one of the few people in town who sees this as a quest, also sees the Boy In White, perhaps the best team player in town despite his age.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
20 Oct. 2024
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In the prequel, set a century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros… a young, naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell).—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
4 Oct. 2024
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“Chaperone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaperone. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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