squiring

verb

present participle of squire
as in escorting
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 squiring 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squiring
  1. escorting
  2. accompanying
  3. attending
Verb
  • Beyond the missile fields The Grey Wolf’s role will extend beyond escorting convoys and responding to emergencies around ICBM sites.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The striking photo was taken along India's west coast where locals give sea turtle hatchlings (Lepidochelys olivacea) a fighting chance by escorting them from their nests to the water.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of escorting
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  • The post accompanying the video reassured fans that more is in store for the team, however.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
  • With the help of a few martinis and flutes of champagne, the raucous lineup of friends, muses, and confidantes sat still long enough to take the portrait accompanying this story.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of accompanying
Verb
  • Taiwan’s attendance at summits has provoked China's ire before, with the issue resulting in partner countries being barred from attending last year’s meeting in Solomon Islands.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • From noting a guest’s preference for breakfast to thoughtful touches like female service staff attending to single female guests post sundown, at every touchpoint, there is thought, care, and sensitivity to ensure complete ease.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of attending

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