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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
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
Some of the connections are easy to spot: Marty and Felicia are chaperones at Chuck's school dance in Act III, and Carl Lumbly's Sam Yarbrough, who Marty encounters on his walk to Felicia's, is the funeral director when Chuck's grandfather (Mark Hamill) dies.
—Ashley Boucher, EW.com, 6 June 2025
Ridah Syed, Journal Sentinel, 21 June 2024
But after a series of flashbacks teasing a school field trip where Michael agreed to chaperone in busy-busy Amy’s stead, Michael called in a favor to get after-hours access to the museum where Danny breathed his last breaths.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 29 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Shout out to editor Christopher Donaldson, who manages that enthusiasm like a weed-smoking chaperone.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
Some of the connections are easy to spot: Marty and Felicia are chaperones at Chuck's school dance in Act III, and Carl Lumbly's Sam Yarbrough, who Marty encounters on his walk to Felicia's, is the funeral director when Chuck's grandfather (Mark Hamill) dies.
—Ashley Boucher, EW.com, 6 June 2025
Noun
Each parent may only chaperone up to six minors per day.
—Ridah Syed, Journal Sentinel, 21 June 2024
But after a series of flashbacks teasing a school field trip where Michael agreed to chaperone in busy-busy Amy’s stead, Michael called in a favor to get after-hours access to the museum where Danny breathed his last breaths.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaperone
Verb
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Wednesday is predicted to put an end to the week’s streak of showers and thunderstorms with mostly sunny conditions expected throughout the day accompanied by a high of 88.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2025
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Costly Fourth of July barbecues in California Fireworks aren’t the only thing accompanying Californians’ Fourth of July celebrations this year — higher grocery prices will as well.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
Noun
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The third note asked for transcripts regarding specific testimony from Diddy's ex, Cassie Ventura, and a male escort.—
Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz , Maria Paronich , Brendan McDonald,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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The Navy in 1943 named an escort ship after Peterson.—
Lolita C. Baldor,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
Noun
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More than 15 teacher education programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels are being eliminated.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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My sweet teacher friend, Salena Lindesmith, mom of one, is always in athleisure and well-admired for it.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Stargazers looking to understand Earth’s natural satellite better should check out our ultimate guide to exploring the lunar surface, along with our guides to the best telescopes and binoculars for exploring the solar system.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
5 July 2025
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Check out our guides to the Best Sleeping Bags and the Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
5 July 2025
Noun
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The four largest federal sponsors are the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Energy.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Frogs croaked from nearby waterholes, joining the chorus of spectators who hollered as the announcer introduced their favorite racers — along with their laundry lists of sponsors.—
William Liang,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
Noun
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They’re also vexed by the vehicles’ human attendants, who work in large lots located in residential areas and loudly vacuum the taxis between fares.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
26 June 2025
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Certain students in Work Experience Education programs — or those working as personal attendants such as babysitters — may be allowed to work up to eight hours on a school day.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Since then, however, the UCL’s most successful coach of all time has taken the Brazil national team manager’s post while Alonso now mans the dugout at the Club World Cup.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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The veteran coach has led a team to the NBA Finals, turned perennial losers into playoff threats and helped guide Golden State’s dynasty from the sidelines as an assistant.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 July 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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