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noun

ˈe-ˌskȯrt How to pronounce escort (audio)
Definition of escortnext
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
Her 2-year-old son was transported by Margate Fire Rescue to Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, accompanied by a police escort. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026 Chanel also had the time of her life, with all attention on her and best friend Pluto − Islas' sister's 3-year-old chihuahua − as her chambelan, or escort. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
Skowronek was escorted up the tunnel and coach Mike McCarthy did not have an update on the player's status. — ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026 Kanter Freedom stopped near the basket to plead his case to security as he was escorted from the court area. — Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 25 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
  • His guide led the group to an area off the Colorado River near Bright Angel Creek.
    — Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Upon their arrival in Thailand, Jax and Luce find a guide named John (Tom Brittney) who agrees to shepherd them around the Devil’s Elbow, despite inclement weather that makes the journey even more dangerous.
    — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
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Verb
  • The deepest water will occur along the immediate coast near and to the right of the center, where the surge will be accompanied by large waves.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The search ended when Robinson surrendered at his local sheriff’s office, accompanied by his parents, who had recognized his picture in the news and convinced him to turn himself in.
    — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of accompany
Noun
  • Patterson, who turns 27 on Tuesday, has experience at guard and center, and the 49ers needed a backup at both spots considering Toth’s lingering concussion symptoms.
    — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • So the first-year guard had to wait around and trust that his new team would figure out a way to get him in the door.
    — Tony East, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of guard
Noun
  • Guests in villas with families have the choice of booking a 24-hour caregiver and attendant who will help with everything from babysitting to ordering and serving meals or joining the family on excursions—for an extra fee.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The footage appeared to show a male and female arguing with the attendant.
    — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of attendant
Noun
  • Work to me has been the best companion, the best therapy, the greatest joy.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Senate Bill 1119, also authored by Padilla, would require companion chatbot operators to evaluate the design of their products for any potential harm on children and conduct safety audits.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of companion

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“Escort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escort. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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