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verb

Definition of squiresnext
present tense third-person singular of squire
as in escorts
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship her father squired her to the dance to make sure she got there all right

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squires

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noun

plural of squire
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as in magistrates

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as in attendants

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  1. accompanies
  2. justices
  3. benches
  4. auditors
  5. leaders
Verb
  • However, the surge in tourism often accompanies bustling crowds, especially in peak seasons.
    Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • This time around, Madea accompanies her friend Eileen (Anna Maria Horsford) to a small, rural town to visit the latter's daughter, Lacey (Tika Sumpter).
    Cydney Lee and Kevin Jacobsen Published, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of accompanies
Noun
  • In October, other justices agreed to reconsider the case.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Dec. 2024
  • There are currently roughly 865 active federal judgeships, including the nine Supreme Court justices.
    Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of justices
Noun
  • The downstairs wet facilities included heated benches, a steam room, an ice fountain, hot and cold pools, experiential showers and an ice bucket.
    Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Wood benches and swings overlook the salt marsh and dock where residents keep kayaks.
    Kara Franker, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of benches
Noun
  • In particular for leather couches, a certification from the Leather Working Group means that a tannery follows strict environmental standards, reduces waste, and is transparent with auditors.
    Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The situation became even more complicated in early October when Barca’s auditors wrote down a previous €400million valuation of the Barcelona Vision subsidiary (the latest version of the Barca Studios project).
    Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of auditors
Noun
  • The separation of civilizations and leaders, navigable rivers that provide new routes for trade and battles, plus an overhauled diplomacy system with a new influence mechanic all offer long-term players a host of fresh challenges.
    Barry Collins, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Large industry conferences are important events for business leaders to see each other in person (not Zoom), gather leads for their businesses, see all the latest technology available, and try to close some deals.
    Andrew DeAngelo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of leaders
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