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or chaperon
as in to accompany
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship
three parents will chaperone the students on the school trip
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Recent Examples of chaperone
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2025
The Unaccompanied Minor Policy does not apply to organized and ticketed group outings or those participating in competitions where existing chaperone procedures are in place.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 8 Aug. 2025
Ann Foster, JSTOR Daily, 9 July 2025
Each parent or guardian may only chaperone up to six minors per day.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 1 July 2025
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Verb
Women are also not allowed to use gyms, visit parks, participate in sports, or travel more than 45 miles without a close male relative along to act as chaperone.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2025
The Unaccompanied Minor Policy does not apply to organized and ticketed group outings or those participating in competitions where existing chaperone procedures are in place.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
Interactions with local men were carefully chaperoned, with would-be suitors invited to visit three days a week at specific times.
—Ann Foster, JSTOR Daily, 9 July 2025
Each parent or guardian may only chaperone up to six minors per day.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaperone
Verb
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The arrival was accompanied by a performance from the Household Cavalry band, whose musicians wore ornate state dress uniforms originally designed in the 1600s and woven with pure gold thread.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Agnès Varda Award is accompanied by a grant for mentoring aspiring film artists.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Imagery captured by the ESA's Sentinel-2 satellites on September 11, 2025, shows the Chinese aircraft carrier CNS Fujian, top, and operating alongside two escorts in the East China Sea.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Once Kirk’s body arrived in Phoenix, it was transported to a local mortuary chapel with a motorcade escort, with mourners lining the way and his wife, Erika Frantzve, waving to supporters.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This Greenville County School District teacher is no longer employed with the district after having been placed on leave.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Skechers Hands-free Go Walk Flex-relish Slip-ins Among the thousands of reviewers are nurses, teachers, and everyday people who struggle with foot problems from spurs to plantar fasciitis—all singing the praises of these Go Walk Flex-Relish Slip-ins.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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My weekend streaming guide is live, so be sure to check that out for some new show and movie ideas.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Cadillac Formula 1 team is reportedly on the hunt for a title sponsor worth up to $70 million annually, according to a recent report.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Every pilot needs a business sponsor accountable for outcomes, not just a tech evangelist.—
Aditya Vikram Kashyap,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the light rail’s early days, CATS attendants checked tickets frequently enough that people assumed the risk of getting slapped with a fare evasion fee was too high, McCrory said.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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Four of the five campsites have flush toilets, hot showers, and camp attendants (from $40 per person, plus a $40 daily park entrance fee per person and a $15 daily vehicle entry fee).—
Mazuba Kapambwe,
AFAR Media,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Chicago Bears were hoping to get their first win under first-year head coach Ben Johnson in Week 2 against the Detroit Lions.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Message boards can be telling during coach versus media moments.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The performance takes the form of a ride through the city, with our knight and his squire Sancho-Saïd battling against the fences and other obstacles in their way.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
18 Aug. 2025
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Ethan — Victor’s squire and one of the few people in town who sees this as a quest, also sees the Boy In White, perhaps the best team player in town despite his age.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
20 Oct. 2024
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“Chaperone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaperone. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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