as in escorting
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 chaperoning
The tangible nature of the exhibit takes it out of textbooks and into reality, said Krystina Hernandez, who was there chaperoning her 7-year-old son's schoolmates.
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Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
The tangible nature of the exhibit takes it out of textbooks and into reality, said Krystina Hernandez, who was there chaperoning her 7-year-old son’s schoolmates.
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ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
The learning center used to be a hostel, its spartan facilities a challenge, a lawyer mom told Lilian, for the stay-at-home mothers who would otherwise have been perfect candidates for the task of chaperoning.
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Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
But thousands of others volunteer their time to make the parade happen, from chaperoning high school bands to working on the floats.
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Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
Jonsson is Cooper’s partner, a reluctant participant in the chaperoning business.
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Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Sep. 2025
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
The tangible nature of the exhibit takes it out of textbooks and into reality, said Krystina Hernandez, who was there chaperoning her 7-year-old son’s schoolmates.
—
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
The learning center used to be a hostel, its spartan facilities a challenge, a lawyer mom told Lilian, for the stay-at-home mothers who would otherwise have been perfect candidates for the task of chaperoning.
—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
But thousands of others volunteer their time to make the parade happen, from chaperoning high school bands to working on the floats.
—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
Jonsson is Cooper’s partner, a reluctant participant in the chaperoning business.
—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaperoning
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Federal rules require airlines to provide help to passengers with disabilities, including escorting them through airports and assisting during delays or cancellations.
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The immigration officer escorting him allowed the two to hug.
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The idea was to reflect girlhood through different periods of American history, showing the changes and similarities in books and their accompanying dolls and historically accurate outfits.
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The oversized Route 66 sign accompanying the treat is perfect for a selfie background, and the statue is located next to the Rich & Creamy Ice Cream Shop.
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The indictment alleges that the defendants — Harman Pahal, 21, Cameron Chouanmasay, 20, Colton Malone, 21, Julian Calderon, 20, and Jaskarn Batth, 20 — met while attending Bullard High School in Fresno.
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Most cases involved people attending their first hearing in their immigration case.
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“Chaperoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaperoning. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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