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
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Permits are invalid unless they are accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection from an accredited veterinarian indicating that the animal is free of disease.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
The vessel will plot an 18-day course from the Chinese port of Ningbo-Zhoushan to Felixstowe in the UK, accompanied by ice breakers.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Unlike tundra buggy tours elsewhere in the Arctic, Seal River guests head out twice a day on foot, single file, accompanied by three guides.
—Susan Portnoy, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
At the start of the season, the classic and fall flights are accompanied by a lemonade flight featuring blueberry-coconut, watermelon-mint, spicy peach-chamoy and apple cider.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Docs to Watch The 12th annual Docs to Watch series will be accompanied by a roundtable with the directors hosted by Scott Feinberg of The Hollywood Reporter.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2025
Columbus Much of Ohio will have sunny weekend days accompanied by cooler, fall-like evenings.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2025
Woolf’s name accompanied me through university.
—Katie Da Cunha Lewin
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Even growing up in 1970s and '80s Chicago, Goldberg-Polin decisions were always accompanied by fundamental questions.
—Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Permits are invalid unless they are accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection from an accredited veterinarian indicating that the animal is free of disease.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
The vessel will plot an 18-day course from the Chinese port of Ningbo-Zhoushan to Felixstowe in the UK, accompanied by ice breakers.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Unlike tundra buggy tours elsewhere in the Arctic, Seal River guests head out twice a day on foot, single file, accompanied by three guides.
—Susan Portnoy, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
At the start of the season, the classic and fall flights are accompanied by a lemonade flight featuring blueberry-coconut, watermelon-mint, spicy peach-chamoy and apple cider.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Docs to Watch The 12th annual Docs to Watch series will be accompanied by a roundtable with the directors hosted by Scott Feinberg of The Hollywood Reporter.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2025
Columbus Much of Ohio will have sunny weekend days accompanied by cooler, fall-like evenings.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2025
Woolf’s name accompanied me through university.
—Katie Da Cunha Lewin
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompanied
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As the two soldiers descended the elevator to the three art vaults, escorted by the bank manager, neither Madame Matisse nor Marguerite was present.—
Christopher C. Gorham
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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Finally, the last two passengers in the row — including the son — were escorted by police off the aircraft.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The star wide receiver’s tough night coincided with a heated conversation with head coach Zac Taylor.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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In contrast, spending less overall was higher for Democratic respondents, which coincided with their plans to spend less on apparel.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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During the Paris Olympics last summer, Snoop carried the Olympic torch ahead of the Opening Ceremony and attended many of the events.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
29 Sep. 2025
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The shooting, which occurred in the city approximately 60 miles northwest of Detroit, happened during a Sunday service attended by hundreds of people, according to the BBC.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The suit alleged that Carr threatened Fitzwater to not say anything about what happened in the office to anyone.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Hall allegedly told officers what happened was an accident, but has not admitted to discharging a firearm, according to court documents.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The visit brought tens of thousands of visitors to the Royal Oak basilica.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The role ultimately brought Judge, Altschuler and Krinsky to Silicon Valley and the culture of technologists.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Accompanied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accompanied. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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