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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And, yes, the flesh-and-bone Panthers get to run through a properly inflated tunnel, accompanied by blasts of smoke and the marching band playing the fight song.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Each special is also accompanied by a behind-the-scenes featurette on the prepping of the hour.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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In each episode, a VIP is escorted down a red carpet by three comedic bodyguards, facing a series of physical and mental challenges designed to test their wit, courage and improvisational skills.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said on Monday evening that four coffins carrying deceased hostages were being escorted into Israel for formal identification.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Squired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squired. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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