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escorted

VERB

act as a companion, guard

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accompany bring carry drag guide protect steer usher

STRONG

attend bear chaperon company conduct convoy date direct lead partner pilot route see shepherd show squire

WEAK

consort with go with take out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon leave

STRONG

ignore neglect refuse

WEAK

desert drop lose maroon

Example Sentences

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They were escorted by police from the event at Holywood Arches Library after a crowd of protesters gathered outside.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

According to the Associated Press, Weinstein appeared expressionless after the mistrial was announced and court officers escorted him out in his wheelchair.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

In the former, a gentlemanly Preston Chamblee, also in a debut, elegantly escorted and expertly supported Ms. Nadon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius arrived at the Spanish port of Granadilla escorted by a Civil Guard vessel, AFP journalists reported, confirmed by data from the maritime tracking service VesselFinder.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

After Bo expertly disemboweled or shredded every last dog toy bought for him by the staff who did our regular shopping, I personally escorted him over to PetSmart in Alexandria one morning.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama