as in to accompany
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 squire
Judy Berman,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
If Jerry was the folky psychedelic sage, Weir was the soulful country squire, qualities that carried through the younger Dead-man’s solo albums and band projects beyond the Dead such as Kingfish, Bobby and the Midnites and RatDog.
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A.d. Amorosi,
Variety,
11 Jan. 2026
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026
There are fewer characters and really only the POV of our hedge knight and his young squire.
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Verb
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).
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Judy Berman,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
If Jerry was the folky psychedelic sage, Weir was the soulful country squire, qualities that carried through the younger Dead-man’s solo albums and band projects beyond the Dead such as Kingfish, Bobby and the Midnites and RatDog.
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A.d. Amorosi,
Variety,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
Set a century before the events of Game of Thrones and 72 years after House of the Dragon, A Knight of Seven Kingdom follows two unlikely heroes wandering Westeros … a young, naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey), and his diminutive squire, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell).
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Katie Campione,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026
There are fewer characters and really only the POV of our hedge knight and his young squire.
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squire
Verb
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The Munizes included the same statement in a new post that instead was accompanied by a photo of the family of three.
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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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In May, a magistrate judge had recommended that the motion for damages should be granted, including $253,142 for emotional distress; $3,505 to pay for past treatment; and $340,200 to pay for future treatment; along with $1,193,694 in punitive damages, per court documents obtained by PEOPLE.
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The case sat in limbo for a year before a federal magistrate judge denied Google’s request to toss the warrant in November 2024, agreeing with the Justice Department.
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Welcome to Climate Point, your weekly guide to the latest news about climate, energy and the environment.
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While some details are still forthcoming, this guide explains how these accounts work, including details about who is eligible, what free money is available and how to maximize the long-term growth potential.
Verb
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Mid-range to high-end hotels can also often help guests secure VIP airport services that escort them through customs, to get their bags and to their transportation, Kimpton said.
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So is the coordination with law enforcement agencies, including the multiple jurisdictions called upon to escort teams to and from training or matches or to the airport.
Noun
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This year the chief justice prevailed with different coalitions.
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Warren Burger, chief justice of the United States and the chancellor of the Smithsonian, made short work of introducing the president.
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The companion app can then further the shame by generating reports that highlight your strengths and weaknesses, suggesting areas that might need some work.
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The volume is then entrusted to the Rat Queen and her companions, who battle the Rat Reaperess—death herself, a Grim Reaper in a rat head and showgirl bodysuit, who appears onstage each night armed with a scythe.
Noun
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Dugan resigned from her position as a Milwaukee County circuit judge two weeks after her conviction amid threats of impeachment from Republican state lawmakers.
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Dugan resigned from her position as a Milwaukee County circuit judge two weeks after her conviction amid threats of impeachment from Republican state lawmakers.
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The restaurant chain gets top marks for such fields as short-order cook and cafeteria attendant.
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Lots typically open three to four hours before the event, and attendants direct drivers to the next available spot.
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“Squire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squire. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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