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.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 11 Jan. 2026
Jordan Moreau, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
Whether Egg had Maekar’s permission to join Dunk’s travels as his squire is left more open ended in the novella itself.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 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).
—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.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
Against Maekar’s wishes, Dunk and Egg ride away together as knight and squire.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
Whether Egg had Maekar’s permission to join Dunk’s travels as his squire is left more open ended in the novella itself.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squire
Verb
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And those who know Gilbert & Sullivan’s repertoire will be thrilled with the accompanying concert of G&S favorites.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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An isolated severe storm is possible with pea to half dollar sized hail accompanied by strong downburst winds.—
Trey Fulbright,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In 16th-century Italy, gamblers could wager on the election of civic magistrates and the outcome of papal conclaves.—
Parker Bach,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Justice Department also noted that a federal magistrate judge reviewed the FBI affidavit and signed off on the search warrant.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The report also found that a guide and client who fell behind due to a ski binding malfunction avoided being caught in the avalanche — and later helped rescue others.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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For business owners, Townshend’s bold decision and ensuing success, including among other accolades a spot on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 greatest albums of the 1980s, offers an instructive guide to self-belief.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After a seamless check-in process with the front-desk staffers stationed in the stylish Library Lounge, I was escorted to my room, which had north- and west-facing windows.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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European defense officials are also in advanced discussions to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz once the war ends, sources told the New York Times.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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William Howard Taft served as president before joining the court as chief justice.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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On the first occasion, in 2022, Robinson was chief justice and led the panel that heard arguments.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This travel backpack can be your best companion for short trips and quick getaway weekends.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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His companion, a young man named Levan, is never seen (he’s represented by a voice, and not the only one Irakli talks with).—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Jordan, who has served as a circuit judge since 2011, could face a public reprimand for his actions.—
Camila Gomez,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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Someone who has pondered such niceties is Richard Posner, a former circuit judge and a prolific legal scholar.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Cruz called out to the bathroom attendant reporting for duty.—
Natalia Favre,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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In 16th-century Italy, Roman merchants reportedly partnered with cardinals’ papal conclave attendants to wager on who would be named the new pope.—
Kelli María Korducki,
thehustle.co,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Squire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squire. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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