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
Erik Kain, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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
Scott Huver, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025
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
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Verb
Ethan — Victor’s squire and one of the few people in town who sees this as a quest, also sees the Boy In White, perhaps the best team player in town despite his age.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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
Noun
Jodie Foster squeezed between Don Johnson and Madonna, while Anthony Hopkins squired his mother around.
—Scott Huver, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squire
Verb
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Companies like Rental Family exist all over Japan, and depending on what’s desired by the client, the actor’s duties can range from therapist to escort to straight-up con man.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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When your flight is ready to depart, passengers will be brought to their flight in style, escorted individually in a BMW to the air field, across the tarmac and onto the plane.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In each case, magistrate judges had already found probable cause to proceed with the charges forward, yet jurors opted not to return indictments.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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One thing that struck me is that the investigating magistrate, who is a woman, points out that the violence is specifically directed at women.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The economy has so far largely avoided the type of widespread job losses that often accompany a recession.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Truwitt was accompanied by her best friend, fellow former Yale swimmer Sophie Pilkinton, who had her own big win to celebrate after finishing medical school.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But Rehnquist died suddenly about 6-1/2 weeks later, and Bush instead nominated Roberts to become chief justice.—
Jan Wolfe,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Bivens returns as Supreme Court chief justice Justices of the Tennessee Supreme Court unanimously elected Justice Jeff Bivins to serve as chief justice of the court this week.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This guide will give you the full scoop on when and how often to test soil, and provide soil testing tips for home and lab-based testing.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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In The Charlotte Observer’s voter guide for the election, read about Mayor Vi Lyles, the most competitive council races and questionnaires from all candidates on the ballot.—
Josh Bergeron,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Muti has companioned with many composers throughout his life, but maybe especially with Mozart and Verdi.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
14 June 2023
Noun
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Also from Pine Bluff, Humphrey has been a pastor at Allison Memorial Presbyterian Church for 41 years and served as the sixth judicial district circuit judge from 1992 to 2010 and was also an assistant attorney general.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
2 Sep. 2025
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In March 2025, a circuit judge ruled that the fines were unjust, ordering Walton County to pay Peavy’s legal fees, totaling $42,000.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These cabanas fit up to 12 guests and come with shaded seating, towels, a personal safe, and a dedicated attendant to keep the food and drinks flowing.—
Martie Bowser,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Along with Jay comes an entourage of attendants, among them his manager, Ron Sukenick (Adam Sandler); his publicist, Liz (Laura Dern); and his hair and makeup person, Phoebe (Emily Mortimer, who co-wrote the script with Baumbach).—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Squire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squire. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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