as in guide
one that accompanies another for protection, guidance, or as a courtesy
the mayor served as the First Lady's escort for her tour of the city
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as in to accompany
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship
a student from the college escorted my parents and me on our tour of the campus
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Recent Examples of escort
Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
Despite the violence, the Strait remained open—albeit under heavy military escort and with soaring insurance costs.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 19 June 2025
Advertisement Baraka himself posted the moment that he was escorted into Delaney Hall.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 18 June 2025
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Noun
Yet the specifics around the male escorts — including live testimony from male escorts Daniel Phillip and Sharay Hayes, a.k.a.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
Despite the violence, the Strait remained open—albeit under heavy military escort and with soaring insurance costs.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
Verb
News cameras showed some of the vehicles parked outside the stadium entrance for some time before being escorted away around noon by Los Angeles police as protesters arrived at the site.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 19 June 2025
Advertisement Baraka himself posted the moment that he was escorted into Delaney Hall.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for escort
Noun
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Check out our other guides to the best telescopes, binoculars, cameras, star projectors, drones, lego and much more.—
Alexander Cox,
Space.com,
23 June 2025
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Book a call, download your guide, join your newsletter, whatever moves them closer to working with you.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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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The event featured two screenings of the documentary, accompanied by an educational moment centered around self-care.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
28 June 2025
Noun
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That intention was both seen and heard—especially when New York Liberty guard Natasha Cloud used her platform to deliver a larger message.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Charania also reported that the Nuggets are signing guard Bruce Brown in free agency.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 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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Many venues are proudly dog-friendly, ensuring that even your furry companion can walk the aisle or share in your special moments.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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As temperatures tick up across California, pet owners could be putting their animal companions in danger.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2025
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“Escort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escort. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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