chaperones 1 of 2

verb

variants or chaperons
present tense third-person singular of chaperone
as in accompanies
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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chaperones

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noun

variants or chaperons
plural of chaperone
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as in attendants

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as in teachers

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaperones
  1. accompanies
  2. attendants
  3. teachers
  4. escorts
  5. guides
  6. sponsors
  7. companions
  8. coaches
Verb
  • That level of integration removes much of the guesswork that traditionally accompanies resin printing.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Resistance training is also key to preventing the muscle loss that accompanies weight loss from GLP-1 medications, aging and recovering from injury.
    — Linda M. Boland, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of accompanies
Noun
  • Sphere also has hospitality suites on level three with their own restrooms, bars, and suite attendants.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • There may be a toast or two, typically offered by the father of the bride or honored attendants, like the best man or the maid of honor.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of attendants
Noun
  • The publisher will also distribute the audiobook to 100,000 teachers affiliated with Book Clubs in collaboration with Audible and Pottermore.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Families can start receiving specific asks for classroom supplies after school begins, often from teachers.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of teachers
Verb
  • Once the animal gets close to the staffers, one of the employees carefully picks up the fox and escorts it out of the water and away from the ride.
    — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • For a relatively small fee, someone meets you at the aircraft, carries your bags, escorts you through customs in just a few minutes, helps collect your luggage, and takes you directly to your transportation.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of escorts
Noun
  • Two major style guides for the tech industry do now include entries about male/female language, both prohibiting the usage.
    — Jo Mackiewicz, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Students can then create flashcards, quizzes, study guides, audio overviews and infographics from resources selected by their teacher.
    — Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of guides
Noun
  • After Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos served as lead sponsors and honorary chairs of the 2026 Met Gala, multiple sources say Wintour had hoped the couple might return as major patrons in 2027.
    — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The total cost of the tour will end up just under $120,000, and our tour sponsors will cover the entire cost.
    — Daren Smith, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of sponsors
Noun
  • The Last of the Mohicans Set in 1757 during the Seven Years’ War, this historical novel follows the escapades of wayfaring Natty Bumppo and his Mohican companions, Chingachgook and Uncas.
    — Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Tour companies are paying attention and offering travelers more options to explore the globe with like-minded companions — but just fewer of them.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of companions
Noun
  • Morris brought several coaches and nearly 20 players from North Texas, including quarterback Drew Mestemaker, who was the American Conference Offensive Player of the Year.
    — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Those coaches are expected to remain in that area, only moving toward the opposite dugout.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of coaches
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