as in accompanied
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 squired
This former waitress was now being squired about in limos and being interviewed on The Today Show.
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Mimi Pond, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Mimi Pond, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squired
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This could be accompanied by explicitly garnering informed consent from the user.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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If your dog’s panting is accompanied by episodes of collapse, pale or blue-tinged gums, inability to walk, vomiting, or not eating, take it to an emergency clinic immediately.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Recently, a viral video showed a couple in handcuffs escorted by a police officer outside Soldier Field on the night of May 17 after a Bruno Mars concert.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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He was escorted to a new seat and an off-duty flight attendant volunteered to sit in his row.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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“Squired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squired. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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