1
as in escorted
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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2
as in coincided
to occur or exist at the same time
a general feeling of weariness often accompanies a cold
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Recent Examples of accompanied
Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
And, it's accompanied by second total lunar eclipse of 2025.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Sweeney earned a standing ovation – as did the real Martin, who was accompanied by her pooch, Champ – for a transformational role that could net her a best actress Oscar nomination.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
It's also frequently accompanied by depression.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
Truwitt was accompanied by her best friend, fellow former Yale swimmer Sophie Pilkinton, who had her own big win to celebrate after finishing medical school.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
This is accompanied by the dual-lens configuration, which enables real-time depth perception without requiring structured light or time-of-flight sensors.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
The new album follows the same surprise announcement and quick-drop model as its predecessor, via an Instagram post (although the first one was preceded by billboards in Iceland, Atlanta and Los Angeles depicting an image of Bieber accompanied by the title).
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
This one is very well preserved, across case and dial with a warm patina and is accompanied by the original guarantee from its sale by Brunati in Zurich Switzerland, 1974.
—Thomas Wójtowicz, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Each rock bottom has come accompanied by a shovel, as the Dodgers keep digging deeper.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
And, it's accompanied by second total lunar eclipse of 2025.
—Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Sweeney earned a standing ovation – as did the real Martin, who was accompanied by her pooch, Champ – for a transformational role that could net her a best actress Oscar nomination.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
It's also frequently accompanied by depression.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
Truwitt was accompanied by her best friend, fellow former Yale swimmer Sophie Pilkinton, who had her own big win to celebrate after finishing medical school.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
This is accompanied by the dual-lens configuration, which enables real-time depth perception without requiring structured light or time-of-flight sensors.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
The new album follows the same surprise announcement and quick-drop model as its predecessor, via an Instagram post (although the first one was preceded by billboards in Iceland, Atlanta and Los Angeles depicting an image of Bieber accompanied by the title).
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
This one is very well preserved, across case and dial with a warm patina and is accompanied by the original guarantee from its sale by Brunati in Zurich Switzerland, 1974.
—Thomas Wójtowicz, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompanied
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The complaint alleges an employee witnessed Frattalone attempting to carry a large bag through the dining room, which was against their policy, and escorted him from the restaurant.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Two hecklers briefly interrupted Barrett’s appearance Saturday at the National Book Festival in Washington before they were escorted out by security.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Strikingly, this rapid shift coincided with major alterations in genes linked to autism—likely shaped by natural selection factors unique to the human species.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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That perceptible swing—characterized by personality, warmth, and settled approachability—coincided with Amy Astley’s appointment as our head of editorial content.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
9 Sep. 2025
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Former Opa-locka mayor Matthew Pigatt and former Miami-Dade County police department director Stephanie Daniels also attended the program.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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The premiere was attended by Johansson along with costars Squibb, 95, Hecht, 60, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Erin Kellyman.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Out of 34 matchups between FBS teams that have been played at least 110 times, Mizzou-Kansas is one of two that hasn’t happened the past two seasons.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Eight of the top ten drawings happened this decade.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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Mike Judge has brought the series back twice, first in 2011 and again in 2022.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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As of Wednesday evening, 40% of the fire was brought under containment by a fire crew of 44.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Accompanied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accompanied. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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