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
Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Ten blocks on either side of the theater had to be shut down due to the overwhelming crowds, and a police escort was required to lead the ticketed through the throng.
—Marlene L. Daut
september 22, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
Christopher C. Gorham
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
Finally, the last two passengers in the row — including the son — were escorted by police off the aircraft.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Prosecutor Christy Slavik, who spoke on the First Amendment issue, insisted that Diddy’s hiring male escorts across state lines didn’t involve free speech.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Ten blocks on either side of the theater had to be shut down due to the overwhelming crowds, and a police escort was required to lead the ticketed through the throng.
—Marlene L. Daut
september 22, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
As the two soldiers descended the elevator to the three art vaults, escorted by the bank manager, neither Madame Matisse nor Marguerite was present.
—Christopher C. Gorham
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
Finally, the last two passengers in the row — including the son — were escorted by police off the aircraft.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for escort
Noun
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Crafted to adapt to the unique demands of each story, the guide provides flexibility while upholding the highest standards of journalistic integrity.—
Nashville Tennessean,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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Follow this guide and learn how to make the most of your next visit to Gordonsville for a solo day trip, a weekend with Mom, or a relaxing getaway with friends.—
Brennan Long,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Residents here have above average educational backgrounds and the higher incomes that accompany them.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Permits are invalid unless they are accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection from an accredited veterinarian indicating that the animal is free of disease.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This quarter also saw a change of guard at the top for European equities.—
Jordan Butt,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The squad has a deeper bench this season thanks to the additions of guards Jordan Clarkson and Malcolm Brogdon and big man Guerschon Yabusele.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Drivers should turn north at Southwest 112th Avenue and follow parking attendants into the general parking area.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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While pay ranges depending on exact position, collective bargaining agreements across New York City hotels have secured upward of $40/hour for some positions, including room attendants.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The companion bill, SB 371, also alters insurance requirements for drivers, reducing the mandatory coverage for accidents involving uninsured or underinsured motorists from $1 million down to $60,000 per individual and $300,000 per accident.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
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Terri Sprague, Christopher Davis, Vicki Miller and Anthony Miller were sentenced for cruelty to a companion animal, a first-degree misdemeanor, according to court documents.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Escort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escort. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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