SQUIRE Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of squire

as in to accompany

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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squire

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noun

as in magistrate

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as in guide

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This is all well above the figurative pay grade of Dunk, a simple, hulking youth who grew up squiring for Ser Arlan of Pennytree (Danny Webb). — Judy Berman, Time, 13 Jan. 2026 If Jerry was the folky psychedelic sage, Weir was the soulful country squire, qualities that carried through the younger Dead-man’s solo albums and band projects beyond the Dead such as Kingfish, Bobby and the Midnites and RatDog. — A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 11 Jan. 2026

Noun

Set a century before the events of Game of Thrones and 72 years after House of the Dragon, A Knight of Seven Kingdom follows two unlikely heroes wandering Westeros … a young, naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey), and his diminutive squire, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell). — Katie Campione, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026 There are fewer characters and really only the POV of our hedge knight and his young squire. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for squire

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Reeves announced the new opening date on Vimeo accompanied by the first camera test footage of Robert Pattinson’s return as the Dark Knight.

— Zack Sharf, Variety, 15 July 2026
Additionally, the future king recently accompanied the Princess of Wales to Wimbledon for the men’s final.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026

Definition of accompany

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In a recent ruling, a Cabarrus County magistrate granted the Mall at Concord Mills Limited Partnership the right to evict EZ Purchase LLC, doing business as Go Green CBD for unpaid rent.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
Butler remained in custody on Thursday following a court hearing in which a magistrate set his bond at $150,000, according to jail records.

— Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 July 2026

Definition of magistrate

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Vogue Business speaks to a host of industry insiders and career guides on how to be the one who secures it.

— Cami Fateh, Vogue, 15 July 2026
Other excursions, such as walking tours with knowledgeable local guides and active pursuits like kayaking and snorkeling, are also available—though many guests simply wandered on their own or borrowed snorkeling gear from the ship.

— Jane Wooldridge, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026

Definition of guide

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Other possibilities include 20% of the costs the US Navy incurs to escort cargo or a 20% charge on the value of the goods being transported.

— Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
The inmate, according to the sheriff's office, asked to use a bathroom and was escorted to one by a deputy.

— Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Definition of escort

Noun

Writing for the court, the chief justice said the words of the 14th Amendment were clear and were clearly understood at the time.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
Neither is their spouses' income, which in the case of the chief justice, for instance, likely far exceeds his take-home pay.

— Nina Totenberg, NPR, 8 July 2026

Definition of chief justice

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Researchers envision these floating robots serving as emotional companions, ambient assistants and household helpers, opening a new frontier for everyday human-robot interaction.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Or, try planting groundcovers and companion plants that help slow down water runoff and also shade soil, which slows down evaporation.

— Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2026

Definition of companion

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Dugan resigned from her position as a Milwaukee County circuit judge two weeks after her conviction amid threats of impeachment from Republican state lawmakers.

— CBS News, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Dugan resigned from her position as a Milwaukee County circuit judge two weeks after her conviction amid threats of impeachment from Republican state lawmakers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 June 2026

Definition of circuit judge

Noun

Could convenience stores and gas stations in America pay their cashiers and attendants $20 or more an hour plus a pension and five weeks’ vacation?

— Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
Photos and video broadcast on state media showed people reaching out to touch the truck carrying Khamenei’s coffin, while others threw scarves and other items for attendants to brush against the casket, a practice common in the Islamic Republic.

— Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 10 July 2026

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