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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The fastball command that Niebla described as his superpower has accompanied the gains in velocity.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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He was accompanied by Lesley Suzanne McClam, 26, of Calabash, who was identified as a parent of the child, police said.—
Mark Price
April 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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One person sustained a minor injury as the group was escorted out, according to the release.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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Fearful of a violent confrontation, the London police escorted us out a back door.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Squired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squired. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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