CHAPERONES Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

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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

as in attendants

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The duo riffs off this dichotomy with the alarming imagery that accompanies The Precariat, taking listeners on a journey through the underbelly of America.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 5 Aug. 2026
Drooling that is new, heavy, or persistent is something to note, though Walker said what accompanies the drool is the key sign.

— Gavin Escott, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of accompanies

Noun

The horses, the Council was told, have stable attendants watching over them around the clock, and immediate access to a veterinarian 24 hours a day.

— Marianne Pizzitola, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
Before guests began eating dinner, Weijia Jiang, president of the White House Correspondents' Association delivered an impassioned speech condemning political violence and applauding attendants bravery after the shooting at the April event.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Definition of attendants

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The construction of new schools while the district was cutting staff to balance a multi-million-dollar budget deficit was one point of contention between DUSD and the city's teachers' association, which went on strike in March.

— Kara St. Cyr, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Every dollar spent moving kids across town lines is a dollar not spent on teachers, books, or counselors in their classrooms.

— State Rep Maryam Khan, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of teachers

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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

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Because so much time has elapsed since Disney last covered the Super Bowl, the company wasn’t burdened by the same degree of obligations to incumbent sponsors that CBS, Fox and NBC face.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 5 Aug. 2026
The bill’s sponsors need support from at least seven Democrats, and the chamber’s recess is coming up at the end of the week.

— Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of sponsors

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The loss of virtual companions has provoked a flood of complaints, according to posts and screenshots shown on social media.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
Veterinary experts share tips on how to care for the items that come into contact with our furry companions to promote good health and stave off odors.

— Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of companions

Noun

The event brought together coaches, athletic directors, athletic trainers and sports leaders to learn practical ways to support athletes beyond wins and losses.

— Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026
Eventually the coaches moved the ball down to the 1-yard line anyway, and Dart hit Theo Johnson for a touchdown on a broken play against safety Tyler Nubin, who got picked on all day.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026

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