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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in magistrate
Related Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of squire
Mimi Pond, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
More romantically, by the late 17th century, yeoman was the rank of chivalry between page and squire.
—Charles Hammer, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
There are still Targaryens and characters hitting one another with sharp implements, but this show follows a relatively small-scale story of a knight and his squire traipsing around Westeros.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for squire
Verb
This former waitress was now being squired about in limos and being interviewed on The Today Show.
—Mimi Pond, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
More romantically, by the late 17th century, yeoman was the rank of chivalry between page and squire.
—Charles Hammer, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
Noun
The boy squire shines bright in the otherwise drab surrounds of the tourney campgrounds.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
There are still Targaryens and characters hitting one another with sharp implements, but this show follows a relatively small-scale story of a knight and his squire traipsing around Westeros.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for squire
Recent Examples of Synonyms for squire
Verb
-
He was arrested after authorities found $10,000 in his truck, and 175 pounds of marijuana in the trunk of an accompanying car driven by an associate.—
Mac Engel
February 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
-
Several classrooms, a kitchen, a cafeteria and an on-site laundry room accompany the 18-unit building.—
F. Amanda Tugade,
Des Moines Register,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The magistrate and her elderly mother were held for 30 hours in a garage in southern France’s Drôme region before escaping, according to CNN affiliate BFMTV.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
-
In June, a federal magistrate judge recommended Kordia’s release while her case challenging detention proceeds, but a federal district judge ordered additional fact-finding.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The work is about a young boy and a disillusioned spirit guide who doesn’t believe humanity is worth saving.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
-
Check out our other guides to the best telescopes, binoculars, cameras, star projectors, drones, Lego and much more.—
Alexander Cox,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Later that month, NATO jets escorted three Russian warplanes out of Estonia's airspace.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
-
The photo of Liam Conejo Ramos being escorted into a vehicle by a federal immigration agent sparked national outrage.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Jonathan Dienst Jonathan Dienst is chief justice contributor for NBC News and chief investigative reporter for WNBC-TV in New York.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
10 Feb. 2026
-
The group claimed that the chief justice of Haiti’s High Court had agreed to serve as provisional president.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The Palestinian Red Crescent said 17 medical evacuees and 27 companions had begun the crossing into Egypt.—
SAMY MAGDY,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
-
The Palestinian Red Crescent said 17 medical evacuees and 27 companions had begun the crossing into Egypt.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
She was elected to the bench in 1988 as a circuit judge, was assigned to the 1st District Appellate Court in 1993, and was elected to the panel the following year.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
-
On Tuesday, Judge Gregory Stuart Parker, the Taylor County circuit judge appointed to oversee the disciplinary case, recommended that Uhlfelder be admonished and required him to complete an ethics class.—
Dan Sullivan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The chief ’s wife ordered her husband’s guards to remain outside, allowing only her female attendants to go with her to Ka`uiki Cave, deep into the heart of the hill.—
Jasmin 'Iolani Hakes,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
-
As the athletes point out, some work-study students have jobs in athletics, such as student ticket takers, seating attendants and food concession workers at NCAA contests.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Squire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squire. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
