chaperoning

present participle of chaperone

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of chaperoning The tangible nature of the exhibit takes it out of textbooks and into reality, said Krystina Hernandez, who was there chaperoning her 7-year-old son's schoolmates. Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026 The tangible nature of the exhibit takes it out of textbooks and into reality, said Krystina Hernandez, who was there chaperoning her 7-year-old son’s schoolmates. ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026 The learning center used to be a hostel, its spartan facilities a challenge, a lawyer mom told Lilian, for the stay-at-home mothers who would otherwise have been perfect candidates for the task of chaperoning. Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026 But thousands of others volunteer their time to make the parade happen, from chaperoning high school bands to working on the floats. Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026 Jonsson is Cooper’s partner, a reluctant participant in the chaperoning business. Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 19 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaperoning
Verb
  • This unusual joint exercise saw the ground-attack aircraft escorting a vital component of the nation's nuclear triad, highlighting the submarine's vulnerability when surfaced.
    Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Police footage featured in The Idaho Murders shows responding officers escorting Murphy out of the house and arranging for him to be taken to Animal Services.
    Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • With the accompanying string of tropical nights, state media has devoted unusual attention to the hottest weeks of the year, known locally as sambok, or the dog days of summer.
    Reuters, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Consequently, the rapid temperature change and accompanying constriction and dilation of blood vessels in the palate can produce a stronger pain signal than in individuals without migraine, resulting in a more pronounced headache.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Advisors and travel executives attending Virtuoso Travel Week, which is being held this week in Las Vegas, have diverse opinions and experiences.
    Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Hawke, an ambassador for the designer brand, wore the bag with a sleek pink trench coat and kitten heels while attending Prada’s fashion show in February.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Chaperoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaperoning. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on chaperoning

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster