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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
Hilton moved to California in 2012, accompanying his wife, Rachel Whetstone, a former UK Conservative Party adviser who became a spokeswoman for tech companies, with stints at Google, Facebook, Uber and Netflix.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
He was accompanied Thursday afternoon at Petco Park by 16-year-old grandson Sullivan Fischbein, who flew down from the Bay Area earlier in the day to watch the Padres open the season against the Detroit Tigers.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Other exceptions include an allowance for coaches to enter during athletic events, or for parents or guardians to accompany a child or family member who needs assistance.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
Light rain showers could accompany the afternoon temperature drop.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
He was accompanied Thursday afternoon at Petco Park by 16-year-old grandson Sullivan Fischbein, who flew down from the Bay Area earlier in the day to watch the Padres open the season against the Detroit Tigers.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Other exceptions include an allowance for coaches to enter during athletic events, or for parents or guardians to accompany a child or family member who needs assistance.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
Light rain showers could accompany the afternoon temperature drop.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompany
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After a seamless check-in process with the front-desk staffers stationed in the stylish Library Lounge, I was escorted to my room, which had north- and west-facing windows.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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European defense officials are also in advanced discussions to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz once the war ends, sources told the New York Times.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Since February, the average price nationwide for a gallon of oil has increased by about a dollar, coinciding with the rising cost of a barrel of oil, which has topped more than $100 a barrel, according to Brent crude, the global oil benchmark.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Next year will see the return of Desert X, which for the first time will keep its large-scale, site-specific installations up for six months, timed to coincide with other SoCal cultural happenings including the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and Frieze.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Parents said the historical significance of the moment made attending the watch party a must.—
Samantha Chaney,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The school is run by the nonprofit group Shining Hope for Communities and many students attend through grants.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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When not giddily tearing apart the rom-com – a key conversation between Charlie and Emma happens in the trope-iest of cinematic eateries, a diner – Borgli asks really major thematic questions with his controversial subject matter.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek held a press conference three hours after the crash and detailed what happened.—
Megan Armstrong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Malikah Auguste, a ninth-grader at Cristo Rey and an intern with Miami Lighthouse, saw the impact the visit had on her classmates.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Whizzing by the moon up to 6,000 miles above the surface, the astronauts will also glimpse the celestial body's full disk, seeing sights that not even the Apollo astronauts witnessed.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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As Los Angeles County activists continue their search for the suspect or suspects who have shot multiple alley cats in South Los Angeles with a BB gun, PETA has offered a $5,000 reward in hopes of bringing the crimes to a stop.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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This brings the total to five Israeli soldiers killed in southern Lebanon since the conflict with Hezbollah reignited after the militant group fired rockets into Israel on March 2.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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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 3 Apr. 2026.
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