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
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
Then you are hit by another song, booming from a new performer and accompanied by the sound of his shopping cart rattling over the cobblestone street.
—Addie Citchens, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Florida law allows at least temporary concealment of a presentment that isn’t accompanied by an indictment.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
In a statement on Wednesday, Germany’s Minister of Culture said the decision to keep Tuttle on had been accompanied by her willingness to consider certain recommendations, which include the creation of an advisory council and a code of conduct, but there has been confusion around what this means.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
The post, which was later deleted, accompanied a video appearing to show fiery explosions captured from an in-flight aircraft.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
John, accompanied by Anthony, is late after engaging in a chase with a helicopter following him to his destination.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
And as a result, the show — accompanied by some quite instructive poster art — stays true to the book’s lusty approach to ethically ambiguous relationships in academia.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2026
Younger kids get in free when accompanied by an adult.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
The release was accompanied by a statement from the commander of Ramat David Air Base describing recent missions flown deep into Iranian territory, including operations over the capital, Tehran.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
Then you are hit by another song, booming from a new performer and accompanied by the sound of his shopping cart rattling over the cobblestone street.
—Addie Citchens, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Florida law allows at least temporary concealment of a presentment that isn’t accompanied by an indictment.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
In a statement on Wednesday, Germany’s Minister of Culture said the decision to keep Tuttle on had been accompanied by her willingness to consider certain recommendations, which include the creation of an advisory council and a code of conduct, but there has been confusion around what this means.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2026
The post, which was later deleted, accompanied a video appearing to show fiery explosions captured from an in-flight aircraft.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
John, accompanied by Anthony, is late after engaging in a chase with a helicopter following him to his destination.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
And as a result, the show — accompanied by some quite instructive poster art — stays true to the book’s lusty approach to ethically ambiguous relationships in academia.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2026
Younger kids get in free when accompanied by an adult.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompanied
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt later confirmed that no tankers have been escorted to date.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Sri Lanka said more than 200 sailors aboard another Iranian warship near its coast were being escorted to a naval base outside the capital, Colombo.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Epic’s 2020 attack against Google’s Play Store coincided with a similar crusade against Apple’s iPhone app store that still remains entangled in some legal disputes about how alternative payment systems can be managed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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His removal from office coincided with a sharp increase in violence.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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Luis Miranda, father of Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda, attended the hearing.—
Esme Murphy,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2026
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In an unusual show of support for someone convicted of such a significant crime, about 50 people attended Lauer’s sentencing hearing on Monday, including his sister, children, two rabbis and members of his religious congregation.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Whale, and later fellow directors Franc Rodman, Branagh and now Gyllenhaal, imagined what might have happened if Frankenstein had completed the female monster.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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When Sneaky Snook in his mail truck happened upon the wreckage near the boundary of Meredith Downs, sheep were scattered along the roadside and the fence, bleating, dazed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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Just weeks after major storms brought snow to the Sierra Nevada, a winter heat wave has all but eliminated California’s snowpack gains.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Based on court records, witness testimony and interviews with law enforcement, it’s believed that Sarah Wondra, along with one of the roommates, grabbed Michael and brought him back to the Wondras’ house.—
Alex Brizee
March 5,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Accompanied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accompanied. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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