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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
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2025
The Unaccompanied Minor Policy does not apply to organized and ticketed group outings or those participating in competitions where existing chaperone procedures are in place.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 8 Aug. 2025
Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 1 July 2025
Threatened with exile, Stitch manages to escape and winds up on Earth — Hawaii, to be specific — where he’s pursued by Jumba and Agent Pleakley (Billy Magnussen), who’s assigned to chaperone him.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
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Verb
Women are also not allowed to use gyms, visit parks, participate in sports, or travel more than 45 miles without a close male relative along to act as chaperone.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2025
The Unaccompanied Minor Policy does not apply to organized and ticketed group outings or those participating in competitions where existing chaperone procedures are in place.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
Each parent or guardian may only chaperone up to six minors per day.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 1 July 2025
Threatened with exile, Stitch manages to escape and winds up on Earth — Hawaii, to be specific — where he’s pursued by Jumba and Agent Pleakley (Billy Magnussen), who’s assigned to chaperone him.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaperone
Verb
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The economy has so far largely avoided the type of widespread job losses that often accompany a recession.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Truwitt was accompanied by her best friend, fellow former Yale swimmer Sophie Pilkinton, who had her own big win to celebrate after finishing medical school.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The only way to access Gaza throughout the war as a foreign journalist has been to be embedded with Israel's military with military spokespeople as escorts.—
Aya Batrawy,
NPR,
1 Sep. 2025
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On the way to the court, a USTA player escort leads the way, followed by the two players and security.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ronan’s character, Maria, is a beleaguered primary school teacher whose life is tough enough without the relentless onslaught of bad behavior by young Danny (Eddie Waller, in his debut role).—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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Deep into an auditorium of hundreds, perhaps more, a then-60 year old high school social studies teacher, sitting alone, could feel eyes throughout the room suddenly glaring in his direction.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To find a birding hotspot near you, check out Travel Wisconsin's guide here.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Her club not only recommends books, but also releases abundant bonus material with each selection, including author interviews (also available on her Spotify Book Club podcast), playlists and discussion guides to make the most of the reading experience.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That disagreement has continued as members of the Hispanic Caucus, which Ortiz-Velez has declined to join, sought co-sponsors for a resolution to honor Hispanic veterans.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The festival also adjusted as a result of losing big sponsors — Micron among them — and officially switched from three days to two, while relying on smaller businesses to fill funding gaps.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These cabanas fit up to 12 guests and come with shaded seating, towels, a personal safe, and a dedicated attendant to keep the food and drinks flowing.—
Martie Bowser,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Along with Jay comes an entourage of attendants, among them his manager, Ron Sukenick (Adam Sandler); his publicist, Liz (Laura Dern); and his hair and makeup person, Phoebe (Emily Mortimer, who co-wrote the script with Baumbach).—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Kansas coach Lance Leipold agreed with the call.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
30 Aug. 2025
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An offseason of change came to fruition under the lights at Bank of America Stadium on Friday night, with first-year head coach Dowell Loggains’ Appalachian State Mountaineers smothering the Charlotte 49ers from start to finish, grabbing a 34-11 season-opening victory.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The performance takes the form of a ride through the city, with our knight and his squire Sancho-Saïd battling against the fences and other obstacles in their way.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
18 Aug. 2025
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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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“Chaperone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaperone. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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