ACCOMPANY Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

accompany

verb

ə-ˈkəmp-nē

Definition of accompany

as in to escort

to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship children using the pool must be accompanied by a parent at all times

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as in to coincide

to occur or exist at the same time a general feeling of weariness often accompanies a cold

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Recent Examples of accompany Hernandez’s mother looked stricken at various points, staring down and dabbing her eyes with a tissue during the testimony of LAPD detective Joshua Byers, which was accompanied by more grisly photos. — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 22 July 2026 The grant will be accompanied by a three-month fellowship for the artist to explore using Absurd’s AI storytelling tools. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026 Frightened by these visits, Mark went to the police accompanied by his father and lawyer. — Lesya Lapina & Sergey Hyugge, The Dial, 21 July 2026 The majority contain protein isolates versus whole protein sources, which are accompanied by other important nutrients. — Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for accompany

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Snowbird Ski Patrol later helped escort Nelson's brother off the mountain, according to the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Search and Rescue team.

— Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Zambada, wearing a tan jail suit over an orange T-shirt, walked gingerly as deputy federal marshals escorted him to and from the courtroom, which was packed with drug enforcement agents and prosecution staff.

— Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

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The surge in short interest coincides with a decidedly bearish sentiment creeping into what had been a relentlessly bullish AI trade.

— Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
His departure will be effective July 31, 2028, when his contract concludes, a timeline that coincides with the August 2028 conclusion of The Public’s 60th anniversary at its famed Astor Place location in downtown Manhattan.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 July 2026

Definition of coincide

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Streaming Changed the Game Perhaps the most striking shift from four years ago is what happened on digital platforms.

— Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Then 2025-26 happened — a year where Hutson scored at a near point-per-game pace, improved defensively and was Montreal’s engine from the back end en route to a sixth-place finish for the Norris.

— Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of happen

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In the underwater video, an adult female orca is seen holding onto a dead sharp-tail sunfish that the group had previously killed.

— Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 23 July 2026
If a complaint or case number is available under the tab, click on it and read through the document to see the disciplinary record.

— Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

Definition of see

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For some, the shutdowns and masking guidance brought flashbacks of the COVID-19 pandemic about six years ago.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Marble fireplaces and bespoke timber joinery soften a palette of black, white and brushed brass, while parquet floors bring warmth beneath the clean geometry.

— Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

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