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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
Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 1 July 2025
Threatened with exile, Stitch manages to escape and winds up on Earth — Hawaii, to be specific — where he’s pursued by Jumba and Agent Pleakley (Billy Magnussen), who’s assigned to chaperone him.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 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
Each parent or guardian may only chaperone up to six minors per day.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 1 July 2025
Threatened with exile, Stitch manages to escape and winds up on Earth — Hawaii, to be specific — where he’s pursued by Jumba and Agent Pleakley (Billy Magnussen), who’s assigned to chaperone him.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaperone
Verb
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The First 70 Years contains impeccable research and analysis, accompanied by fascinating photos of the sets, film crews, and casts.—
Michael Taube,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Analyst Gil Luria accompanied the move by raising his price target to $210 per share from $195.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Subscriber centers on a high-end escort who, after witnessing the death of a wealthy client, kidnaps a burglar in a panic while trying to flee the premises.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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These drones serve as armed escorts, decoys, and intelligence sources.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 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
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This guide will give you the full scoop on when and how often to test soil, and provide soil testing tips for home and lab-based testing.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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In The Charlotte Observer’s voter guide for the election, read about Mayor Vi Lyles, the most competitive council races and questionnaires from all candidates on the ballot.—
Josh Bergeron,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Also in September 2021, the Clippers announced that Aspiration was their new jersey and arena sponsor, a deal that was worth $300 million over 23 years.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, the best sponsors are those who evaluate all available options through the lens of investor alignment and long-term asset performance.—
Andrew DeNardo,
Forbes.com,
11 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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Under the tutelage of head coach Dawn Sullivan since 2023, the Tigers (3-1) have seen a resurgence in volleyball.—
Brady Shanahan,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Lalas is calling for head coach Mauricio Pochettino's head, and that the team needs a new coach and direction.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
9 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 14 Sep. 2025.
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