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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
Lindsay Zoladz, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
But when he's cornered into chaperoning a handful of students staying on campus over Christmas break, his plans melt away.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Brendan Le, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
At the Tokyo Olympics, the IOC brought in chaperones for under-16 athletes.
—Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 25 July 2024
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Verb
Much to her embarrassment but eventual gratitude, her mum and dad chaperoned.
—Lindsay Zoladz, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
But when he's cornered into chaperoning a handful of students staying on campus over Christmas break, his plans melt away.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
Her final role was three months before her death as John Mulaney’s chaperone around Radio City Music Hall in his stand-up comedy special Kid Gorgeous.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
At the Tokyo Olympics, the IOC brought in chaperones for under-16 athletes.
—Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 25 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaperone
Verb
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Chastened by the nationalistic fervor that accompanied the victory over Austria, the Diet capitulated.—
Christine Adams / Made by History,
TIME,
13 Mar. 2025
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Photo : Andrew Hoppin/Portal Media The wet bar is accompanied by a cozy conversation space alongside the kitchen.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Told through the perspective of three clinic escort leaders in Ohio, North Carolina and Maryland, this film investigates the struggle to maintain safety and battle mental exhaustion on the front lines of America’s longest culture war.—
Hilary Lewis,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2025
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Jane Fonda, Klute This neo-noir crime drama features Fonda in the leading role of Bree Daniels, an escort with acting aspirations who becomes entangled in a missing persons mystery.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That was bad for teachers and students and was a root cause of growing parental dissatisfaction and mistrust of public education.—
James A. Kadamus,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2025
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Also watch out from some entertaining comedy moments delivered by Ryan O’Donnell (who plays Cher’s father, the teacher and a driving instructor) and Imelda Warren-Green (who also takes on multiple cameo roles as Miss Geist, Miss Stoeger and Cher’s housekeeper).—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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No civil or criminal charges were brought against Masrani individually and, if history is any guide, none will be filed.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Are his latest moves made in the spirit of a guide trying to lead his fellow Democrats out of the forest of disapproval?—
Joel Fox,
Orange County Register,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Paint and coatings giant Valspar has been the title sponsor since 2014 and has just extended its deal with the tour until 2030.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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Those past experiences, thus, inspired the infrastructure that &mother is developing – and is sharing with national governing bodies, players associations, brands, corporations, sponsors, and event directors - to support current and future athletes.—
Eva Epker,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Hamilton plays the role of a parking attendant, originally played by Richard Edon in the classic movie.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Was there prosecutorial misconduct attendant to Nixon after investigations began?—
Teri Sforza,
Orange County Register,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Still, Columbus coach Andrew Moran said his team wasn’t perfect with 13 turnovers.—
Buddy Collings,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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Regardless, head coach Brian Schottenheimer said during his availability at the NFL Scouting Combine that the primary focus for the Cowboys heading into free agency is retaining the impending free agents already in Dallas.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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In the prequel, set a century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros… a young, naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell).—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
4 Oct. 2024
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“Chaperone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaperone. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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