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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
On June 12, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accompanied ICE agents to Huntington Park, with a film crew tailing her.
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Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
The safety supervisor sits in the front passenger seat, accompanying riders, who are invited fans of Tesla.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 10 July 2025
The Garmin Instinct 2 is tough, durable, and ready to accompany you on your most intense adventures, even in the backcountry.
—Cierra Cowan July 9, PC Magazine, 9 July 2025
Wednesday is predicted to put an end to the week’s streak of showers and thunderstorms with mostly sunny conditions expected throughout the day accompanied by a high of 88.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
The safety supervisor sits in the front passenger seat, accompanying riders, who are invited fans of Tesla.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 10 July 2025
The Garmin Instinct 2 is tough, durable, and ready to accompany you on your most intense adventures, even in the backcountry.
—Cierra Cowan July 9, PC Magazine, 9 July 2025
Wednesday is predicted to put an end to the week’s streak of showers and thunderstorms with mostly sunny conditions expected throughout the day accompanied by a high of 88.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompany
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Boelter, 57, of Green Isle, was wearing a standard two-piece yellow jail uniform with a yellow T-shirt underneath and orange slippers when federal marshals escorted him into court on Thursday.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
4 July 2025
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His children also applauded, and Combs embraced his lawyers before being escorted out of a side door by security officials.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
3 July 2025
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The visit coincided with what would have been the 64th birthday of his late mother, Princess Diana — whose compassion inspired his commitment.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Tesla’s slide over the past year coincided with what was until recently Musk’s outspoken and financially generous support for Trump.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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At the first session Stuart attended, the students read part of a text, and then Annabel asked them for their ideas on the passage.—
Brooke Allen,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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Princess Kate and Prince William attend the State Banquet at Windsor Castle on July 8, 2025, the princess wearing a deep red Givenchy cape dress.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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The Senate has spent some 18 hours churning through more than two dozen amendments in what is called a vote-a-rama, a typically laborious process that went on longer than usual as negotiations happen on and off the chamber floor.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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This can also happen when the hair is in a state of friction, such as being trapped under tight leggings or during workouts.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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The third edition of this category sees four out of five honorees return, mainly owing to their outstanding portfolios and strength of service.—
Sarah Bruning,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Her dad keeps her close on game day The Yankees slugger has been seen wearing a dazzling custom pendant in the shape of a gavel, a nod to his All Rise Foundation and his commanding presence at the plate.—
Nasha Smith,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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His mother worked in pharmaceutical companies, moving them to Kalamazoo, Michigan, which brought him to visit his grandmother and aunt every summer, both of whom had a big influence on Brown’s career.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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In 1971, President Nixon, who had called for repeal two years earlier, convinced Congress to bring the credit back on a temporary basis, but at a 10 percent rate.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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“Accompany.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accompany. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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