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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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Recent Examples of accompany
Charli is writing songs for the film and will release an accompanying album for it.
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
In the pictures accompanying the moving letter, Harry is seen in the distinctive Scotty’s colors of yellow and black.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
And at only $69, the On the Move Jogger Pant is a packable, stylish pair that will accompany you on several trips to come.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani celebrated during an election night event at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater in New York’s Brooklyn, accompanied by his wife, illustrator Rama Duwaji.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
In the pictures accompanying the moving letter, Harry is seen in the distinctive Scotty’s colors of yellow and black.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
And at only $69, the On the Move Jogger Pant is a packable, stylish pair that will accompany you on several trips to come.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani celebrated during an election night event at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater in New York’s Brooklyn, accompanied by his wife, illustrator Rama Duwaji.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompany
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Despite being shot, Zwerner was still able to escort her students out of her classroom.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in protest, with some streaming inside the department store as others were escorted out by security guards.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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The watches coincide with active weather patterns and gusty winds, increasing the potential for tree damage and road closures that can complicate commutes and disrupt essential services.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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As more people buy a ticket for a particular day, prices go up—meaning high ticket prices will coincide with a busier day on the mountain.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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Representatives from various branches of the Armed Forces and city dignitaries are slated to attend.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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And yes, all of the women — including Bronwyn, who’s arriving late but will still be attending despite all of the rumors and headlines about her old legal woes.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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When this happens, visibilities frequently drop to one-quarter of a mile or less.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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When that happens, the FAA slows traffic into some airports to ensure safe operations.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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But travelers could still see flight cuts even if the government were to reopen next week, as the FAA’s order requires airlines to cancel flights days in advance.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Roaches were seen in the restrooms.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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The wins over Villa and Madrid were achieved with Andy Robertson restored at left-back, at the expense of new signing Milos Kerkez, and with Dominik Szoboszlai bringing more balance and physical presence by reprising last season’s advanced-midfield role.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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The discovery pipeline is reinforced by EFP’s Future Frames — in partnership with Karlovy Vary and spun out to Hamburg and Seville — bringing young helmers into the SEFF ecosystem with shorts spotlights and talent meetings.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Muti has companioned with many composers throughout his life, but maybe especially with Mozart and Verdi.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
14 June 2023
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“Accompany.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accompany. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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