chaperones 1 of 2

variants or chaperons
Definition of chaperonesnext
present tense third-person singular of chaperone

chaperones

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noun

variants or chaperons
plural of chaperone

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Verb
  • There’s a different energy inside UConn women’s basketball practices as soon as the calendar turns to March, that signature buzz of anticipation and tension that accompanies the arrival of the postseason.
    Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
  • The apocalypse Rosi presents is not just the legendary one that destroyed the ancient Roman town of the film’s title but an ongoing one that encompasses the calamities of our modern era as well as the rejuvenation that sometimes accompanies destruction.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Mackinac Island's tourist season is mainly from May through October, and the island needs about 5,000 seasonal workers each year to work as baristas, front desk attendants, wait staff, retail clerks and housekeepers.
    Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Positive ones often include comments on the bathroom’s upkeep and information about any bathroom attendants that may be present.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The funds are primarily used to improve pay for teachers and staff, as well as support arts and sports programs.
    Steve Patterson, Florida Times-Union, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Reactions from parents, teachers, community Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, who called for a turnaround of the district’s academic performance in fall 2024 that led to the resignation of former Superintendent Angélica Ramsey, commemorated Molinar for her dedication to the district.
    Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Enriquez’s organization, Little Village Community Council, saw its volunteer walking group which escorts children to school, grow from 13 to 32 students.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2025
  • Medlin escorts me down the hall to the judge’s office, where Skeet is in a meeting with some local men.
    Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Check out our other guides to the best telescopes, binoculars, cameras, star projectors, drones, lego and much more.
    Paul Brett, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The Native guides would occasionally stop to climb a tree and reach into a hole to see if there were any baby parrots in it.
    Delbert L. Chears, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Despite the disappointment of Scott, and perhaps tournament sponsors, Every was a popular winner with the man who most mattered — Arnold Palmer himself.
    Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Dozens of sponsors signed on, but it didn't get passed before the end of session.
    CBS News, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • One-third of teens already prefer AI companions over humans for serious conversations, according to a 2025 survey conducted by Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization that helps families navigate age-appropriate media choices.
    Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Torney suggests explaining that AI companions are designed to be engaging through constant validation and agreement.
    Sherri Gordon, Parents, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The shift has reinforced the quiet confidence that coaches and observers have long noticed in Tien.
    Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Jakucionis has impressed his coaches and teammates with his energy, defensive pressure, playmaking ability and improved three-point shooting.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Chaperones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaperones. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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