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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
Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
Over four days, our guides, Maxie and Chris, chaperone us on thrilling adventures, like UTVing and sand-boarding in Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2025
Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 27 Nov. 2025
Brecken Merrill, who plays Kacye’s son Tate, is returning for the series, along with Gil Birmingham as Chief Thomas Rainwater from Broken Rock Indian Reservation and Mo Brings Plenty as Mo, Rainwater’s chaperone and bodyguard.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025
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Verb
Reardon, McGlynn and Syrianoudis chaperoned 41 players on the trip.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
Over four days, our guides, Maxie and Chris, chaperone us on thrilling adventures, like UTVing and sand-boarding in Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
Those 10 to 15 years of age must have an adult chaperone.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 27 Nov. 2025
Brecken Merrill, who plays Kacye’s son Tate, is returning for the series, along with Gil Birmingham as Chief Thomas Rainwater from Broken Rock Indian Reservation and Mo Brings Plenty as Mo, Rainwater’s chaperone and bodyguard.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaperone
Verb
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Thundersnow, a rare weather event, occurs when snow, rather than rain, accompanies a thunderstorm.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
23 Jan. 2026
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Miami’s traffic surge has accompanied its population boom during and after the pandemic.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Kelly and others screaming such obscenities as parishioners enter and exit the sanctuary has culminated in the parish’s requests for police escorts.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Jan. 2026
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Many of those women were paid escorts.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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Whether the draw is a championship band program, the tradition of Friday night lights, or a dedicated teacher who goes the extra mile for a struggling reader, that choice is a powerful act of love.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Two of her fellow teacher-in-space contenders - both retired now - attended a memorial ceremony last week as the families of the astronauts gathered back at the launch site.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Adventures have taken children and parents from the Caribbean to India to Japan, bringing local storytellers, craftsmen, and guides into the narrative.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Information guides warn visitors not to run, as dingoes will give chase.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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On Monday, dozens more congressional Democrats agreed to join as co-sponsors of legislation seeking to impeach Noem, amid the torrent of negative headlines and controversy.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Volunteers — some from corporate sponsors, others who might come off the annual wait list for this opportunity — then carefully use a rubber stamp with this year’s winning original verse on the envelope.—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There are poolside attendants on call who can also point out the helpful stations with complimentary suntan lotion.—
Jemima Sissons,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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That includes the Peacebuilding Commission and its attendant Peacebuilding Fund.—
Shelley Inglis,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2026
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Bieniemy could inject some new ideas after an impressive stint as running backs coach under Ben Johnson for the Chicago Bears who ranked third in the NFL in rushing yards while winning their division during Bieniemy’s only year there.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Atkinson, the high performance director and national coach of Swimming Canada, told CBC he was disappointed with Kharun’s decision.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Following the very successful Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon, the latest Westeros installment is situated somewhere between the timelines of House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones and follows the adventures of Sir Dunk and his squire Egg.—
Lucy Ford,
Time,
27 Dec. 2025
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The ensemble cast includes Ellie Bamber as Eleanor’s sister, Beatrice, and Ed Suter as Edward’s loyal squire Richard, who courts Beatrice amid the escalating tragedy.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
27 Dec. 2025
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