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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Recent Examples of squire
Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
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
James Grebey, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
After Baelor’s funeral, Maekar asks Dunk to serve under him and take his son Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell) as his squire, but Dunk says he’s done with princes after all this.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
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Verb
The boy squire shines bright in the otherwise drab surrounds of the tourney campgrounds.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
After many travels across all of Westeros with Egg, Dunk stayed by his former squire’s side when Aegon became king.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
After Baelor’s funeral, Maekar asks Dunk to serve under him and take his son Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell) as his squire, but Dunk says he’s done with princes after all this.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
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You’ll be served an aperitif, a charcuterie platter, local Swiss wine, coffee, and water, while a dedicated concierge—who will accompany you throughout the journey—shares historical insights for a more immersive experience.—
Lauren David,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Authorities also removed another 2-year-old child from the couple’s custody and scoured a field in Moreno Valley, accompanied by Jake Haro in a jail jumpsuit.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Police booked Gyulnazaryan at the Van Nuys Jail for felony hit and run causing death and his bail amount was pending a magistrate's review, according to the release.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
30 May 2026
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Rush recently waived his right to a preliminary hearing, and a magistrate judge found probable cause to move the case to a grand jury.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The World’s 50 Best Restaurants has released international dining guides since 2002.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Then be sure to read our picks of the best telescopes and binoculars for exploring the night sky, along with our beginner's guide to observing the moon!—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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Her doctor, Tomer Singer, head of Northwell Health's fertility practice, escorted her into the OR.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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They were then escorted by Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas City, Kansas police to the Origin Hotel on Berkley Riverfront, where they were greeted by more than 50 passionate fans.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
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What began as a tongue-in-cheek swipe against remarks made by the chief justice of the Supreme Court of India has snowballed into a satirical political movement on social media.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 May 2026
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Hudson had served as chief justice since 2023.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
19 May 2026
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When Ava returns to hustle their luggage onto the train, her companion remains lost in thought.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
29 May 2026
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There are other very large spirals, such as the Tadpole galaxy or the Condor galaxy, that are clearly undergoing a collision with another big companion.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
29 May 2026
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According to the decision, William Pryor, the chief circuit judge of the 11th Circuit, in September, was made aware of a complaint against the unnamed judge based on a memorandum received by the chief judge in the district.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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The Arkansas attorney general’s office wants the state Supreme Court on an emergency basis to dismiss a lawsuit against the Board of Corrections, after a circuit judge refused to do so.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2026
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New York attorney Charles Rubio, who filed the bankruptcy court motion for the attendants, did not respond to a phone message seeking comment.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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In her early 20s, Tottori began as a flight attendant and spent decades rising through the airline, later serving in leadership roles including as a senior cabin attendants director in 2015.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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“Squire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squire. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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