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
Fara Rosenzweig, Outside, 24 Jan. 2026
The rib-poking voiceover, which might as well have been accompanied by talking-head interviews, repeatedly underlines the groundbreaking quality of public access in a way that suggests the audience might forget.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026
The Gilded Age saw an eruption of scandal and corruption that accompanied and even enabled the transformation of the American economy alongside explosive changes in technology.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
Miami’s traffic surge has accompanied its population boom during and after the pandemic.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
These indicators suggest a Strong operational performance, accompanied by a High valuation—resulting in the stock being Fairly Priced.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
In 2005, Congress passed a federal requirement that every handgun sold or transferred by a licensed dealer must be accompanied by a secure gun storage or safety device.
—Myron Rolle, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
After a decade-long absence, flutist Lori Bell is returning to the Rancho Bernardo Library, this time accompanied by guitarist Ron Satterfield.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
The store’s owners have purchased and proudly display works by local Black artists, each accompanied by descriptions throughout the shop.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
The itchy rash is accompanied by intense stinging, pain, and burning.
—Fara Rosenzweig, Outside, 24 Jan. 2026
The rib-poking voiceover, which might as well have been accompanied by talking-head interviews, repeatedly underlines the groundbreaking quality of public access in a way that suggests the audience might forget.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026
The Gilded Age saw an eruption of scandal and corruption that accompanied and even enabled the transformation of the American economy alongside explosive changes in technology.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
Miami’s traffic surge has accompanied its population boom during and after the pandemic.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
These indicators suggest a Strong operational performance, accompanied by a High valuation—resulting in the stock being Fairly Priced.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
In 2005, Congress passed a federal requirement that every handgun sold or transferred by a licensed dealer must be accompanied by a secure gun storage or safety device.
—Myron Rolle, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
After a decade-long absence, flutist Lori Bell is returning to the Rancho Bernardo Library, this time accompanied by guitarist Ron Satterfield.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
The store’s owners have purchased and proudly display works by local Black artists, each accompanied by descriptions throughout the shop.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompanied
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Hill first took office in January 2005, beginning his tenure by firing 27 deputies who were stripped of their guns and badges and then escorted out as sheriff’s office snipers stood guard on the roof of the jail.—
Shaddi Abusaid,
AJC.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Earlier, some people were escorted from the room, including two in tears, as an animation of the flights began.—
Gary Fields,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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These openings coincided with the inaugural seasons of the National Hockey League’s Nashville Predators (1998) and the National Football League’s Tennessee Titans (1999).—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Beyond Allen’s centuries-old examples, the inflation of the last five years has coincided with the electoral ouster of incumbent governments, of all ideologies, across the world.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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In support of the Fed’s independence, current and former Fed officials attended the oral arguments, including Fed Governor Michael Barr, former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke, and Powell himself.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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Two of her fellow teacher-in-space contenders - both retired now - attended a memorial ceremony last week as the families of the astronauts gathered back at the launch site.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Thursday's crash happened near the city of Durban in the eastern KwaZulu-Natal province.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Nevils explains in her book how this message was jarringly confusing and led her to second-guess what had happened, ultimately leading her back to the belief that the nature of the encounter was nothing alarming.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Jan. 2026
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Starmer has brought a delegation of nearly 60 British business executives and organization leaders on this trip.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Another lawsuit brought by detainees in federal court in Fort Myers argued that immigration was a federal issue, and Florida agencies and private contractors hired by the state had no authority to operate the facility under federal law.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Accompanied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accompanied. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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