as in to escort
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship
her father squired her to the dance to make sure she got there all right
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Recent Examples of squire
Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024
However, that plan was thwarted by Armand de Caulaincourt, Napoleon’s grand squire, who dumped the gunpowder out of the guns.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 July 2024
Nathan Heller, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024
Bismarck, a country squire and political genius, used Germany's new semi-democratic political structure to rise to power.
—Jonathan Steinberg, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2011
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Verb
The series, which is based on George R.R. Martin's novella The Hedge Knight, began production in June and tells the story of Dunk joining the Kingsguard while his squire, Aegon V Targaryen, eventually ascends the Iron Throne.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024
However, that plan was thwarted by Armand de Caulaincourt, Napoleon’s grand squire, who dumped the gunpowder out of the guns.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 July 2024
Noun
In 2004, while district attorney, Harris squired around an Illinois state senator who had come to San Francisco to fundraise for his first US Senate run: Barack Obama.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024
Bismarck, a country squire and political genius, used Germany's new semi-democratic political structure to rise to power.
—Jonathan Steinberg, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2011
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squire
Verb
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House Speaker Mike Johnson eventually asked the sergeant at arms to escort Green out of the chamber.—
Mackenzie Thomas,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2025
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And in some regions close to the border, the escorting drone may now be a weapon.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The bombs did not distinguish between evil magistrates and political prisoners, or the 18- to 20-year-old conscripts tasked with escorting them.—
Siamak Namazi,
Time,
25 June 2025
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Meer Deen, a union representative, testified during a May 14 magistrate hearing with union and city attorneys, according to a court transcript.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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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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Costly Fourth of July barbecues in California Fireworks aren’t the only thing accompanying Californians’ Fourth of July celebrations this year — higher grocery prices will as well.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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The Florida signers include former ABA president Martha Barnett and two retired state Supreme Court chief justices, Barbara Pariente and Peggy Quince. Barnett and Quince are board members of Lawyers Defending American Democracy, which filed the complaint.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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Among them is a new chief justice, Hugo Aguilar, who would become the country’s first top jurist of Indigenous origin since the legendary Benito Juárez, who also served as president, more than a century and a half ago.—
Patrick J. McDonnell,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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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
Noun
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Griffen was reelected without opposition in 2000 but lost to Rita Gruber, a Pulaski County circuit judge, in 2008.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
14 May 2025
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Her position was cited and quoted by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg when the Supreme Court ruled against VMI — bringing a jolt of energy and confidence to the new circuit judge.—
Luke Parker,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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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
Noun
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Among them is a new chief justice, Hugo Aguilar, who would become the country’s first top jurist of Indigenous origin since the legendary Benito Juárez, who also served as president, more than a century and a half ago.—
Patrick J. McDonnell,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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The president recognized a perfect nominee for the times: a brilliant jurist who represented the best of American virtues and exhibited no vices or controversial positions on judicial issues (as had Bork three years earlier).—
Barbara A. Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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“Squire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squire. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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