chaperones 1 of 2

verb

variants or chaperons
present tense third-person singular of chaperone
as in accompanies
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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chaperones

2 of 2

noun

variants or chaperons
plural of chaperone
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as in attendants

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as in teachers

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaperones
  1. accompanies
  2. attendants
  3. teachers
  4. escorts
  5. guides
  6. sponsors
  7. companions
  8. coaches
Verb
  • This reflection accompanies the release of Couture, a new film directed by Alice Winocour, in which Jolie stars as Maxine Walker, an American filmmaker who is diagnosed with breast cancer while in Paris on business.
    — Monica Coviello, Vanity Fair, 25 June 2026
  • The buzz that accompanies the reunion of a great band doesn’t last forever – think of that other influential Massachusetts alt-rock institution that came back in the mid-2000s, Pixies, and how that initial excitement has dwindled with each successive post-reunion album.
    — Al Shipley, SPIN, 23 June 2026
Definition of accompanies
Noun
  • Lots typically open three to four hours before the event, and attendants direct drivers to the next available spot.
    — System Process, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026
  • Everyone from groundskeepers to gym attendants greeted guests and were helpful if needed.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026
Definition of attendants
Noun
  • Supporters of the change counter that the governor — who has to answer to a broad base of interests — would be less susceptible to education special interest groups, including teachers unions.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Students submit their test scores, transcripts, a personal essay, two letters of recommendation from teachers and sit for an interview.
    — Austin Horn July 1, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Definition of teachers
Verb
  • She is challenged, often by the unlikely love interest who escorts her on the trip, to put herself in the shoes of those who hurt her without intending to.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 29 June 2026
  • If approved, an Iranian boat escorts the vessel through the territorial waters around Larak Island.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Definition of escorts
Noun
  • The app also offers travel guides and organizes your daily itinerary, keeping all your plans in one place.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Sheridan bought several travel guides to different countries for research, and the duo got to work.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026
Definition of guides
Noun
  • Such large numbers could have been a driving factor in the reluctance or unwillingness of plan sponsors to participate in the BALANCE model as it was originally designed.
    — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Bordewich says about 20% of the American population visited Philadelphia, mostly via direct passenger service provided by the Pennsylvania Railroad — one of the fair's biggest sponsors.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 1 July 2026
Definition of sponsors
Noun
  • While the dolls were the main consumer peg, American Girl stories have been companions and history teachers alike for four decades.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Right now, there are some major discounts on cleaning companions from Ecovacs, iRobot, Roborock, Shark, and more.
    — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026
Definition of companions
Noun
  • Since its initial meeting of 27 college baseball coaches in June 1945, Association members have broadened to include NCAA Division I, II, and III, NAIA, NJCAA, Pacific Association Division, High School, Youth and Travel.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
  • While bouncing between the G League and the NBA, James worked with coaches on developing his shooting confidence, quick decision-making and defensive ability.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of coaches
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