accompanying

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adjective

ac·​com·​pa·​ny·​ing ə-ˈkəmp-nē-iŋ 

-ˈkämp-;

-ˈkəm-pə-, 

-ˈkäm-

: existing or occurring in association with or as a byproduct of something else

In addition to what's on the walls, the accompanying catalog features essays by young black writers …

—Greg Tate

… widening gulf between the rich and the poor and the accompanying disappearance of the middle classes.

—Douglas Coupland

accompanying

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present participle of accompany

Synonyms of accompanying

Adjective

• attendant
• attending
• associated

Examples of accompanying in a Sentence

Adjective

you can enjoy your video games in here, but preferably without the accompanying sound effects

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Photographed by Mario Sorrenti, Cruise shows off his physique in the accompanying fashion spread, including a nearly shirtless look that proves the action star remains in fighting form. — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

Games and traditions alike were severely altered or outright shut down as a result of the pandemic and its accompanying lunacy, and the Florida Gators' football program especially felt the brunt of this. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

An accompanying podcast, titled the Rabkin Interviews, in which the winners discuss their writing process and perspective on art writing, is forthcoming. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

The accompanying campaign features four prominent figures -- actress Eva Longoria, singer-songwriter Ivan Cornejo, actor Danny Trejo and global pop star star Becky G -- in images that portray them as a tough-dressed but warm-hearted family. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1600, in the meaning defined above