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noun

ˈe-ˌskȯrt How to pronounce escort (audio)
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as in guide
one that accompanies another for protection, guidance, or as a courtesy the mayor served as the First Lady's escort for her tour of the city

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verb

i-ˈskȯrt How to pronounce escort (audio)
as in to accompany
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship a student from the college escorted my parents and me on our tour of the campus

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Recent Examples of escort
Noun
That invasion, which saw the new barnacle outcompete other native species, was linked to New Zealand ships being held in English ports while awaiting convoy escorts. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026 Oil workers spent their fat pay cheques on the company of escorts who came to Baku from the less fortunate post-Soviet states. — Literary Hub, 30 July 2026
Verb
After the employees found Lackey, deputies escorted him off of the aircraft and took him into custody, the affidavit states. — Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026 After that conversation, Price said security was called and escorted her and her father off the plane. — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for escort
Recent Examples of Synonyms for escort
  1. guide
  2. accompany
  3. guard
  4. attendant
  5. companion
Noun
  • Read our town-by-town Hudson Valley guide for more recommendations.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026
  • And if the sheets are sorted but the rest of the bed could use some attention, our guides to the best duvet covers and quilts can help there too.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 Aug. 2026
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  • Psychiatric disorders are generally divided into mood disorders and psychotic disorders, Osborne said; postpartum psychosis is a mood disorder, in which mood symptoms accompany psychotic symptoms.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Two label departures in three days, both accompanied by explicit reassurances that TWICE group activities will continue unchanged, suggest the transition is proceeding as planned rather than as a rupture.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of accompany
Noun
  • Sun-protective clothing has long had an audience with swimmers, surfers and young children donning the trusty rash guard, as well as hikers and athletes.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Lamont over the past eight years has displayed visionary leadership and has adhered to Connecticut’s ‘fiscal guard rails’ rules limiting spending growth and directing surplus revenues toward reserves and pension debt.
    — Kevin McNabola, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of guard
Noun
  • But the attorneys said there were no infractions for the attendants to act on.
    — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Brian Thure fraudulently hired personal service workers through Taylor Farms, including a personal chef, personal driver, handyman, personal trainer, aquarium and maintenance attendant, the lawsuit alleges.
    — James Powel, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of attendant
Noun
  • Trailer bills are companion measures that ride along with the state budget on a fast track, with less public vetting than standalone legislation.
    — Julie Watts, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Plus, beloved companions like Pascal and more are taking center stage in playful designs.
    — Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of companion

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