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
Preston Mizell, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
If your dog’s panting is accompanied by episodes of collapse, pale or blue-tinged gums, inability to walk, vomiting, or not eating, take it to an emergency clinic immediately.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
He was accompanied by several other people who had allegedly participated in the incident, according to police.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2026
Authorities also removed another 2-year-old child from the couple’s custody and scoured a field in Moreno Valley, accompanied by Jake Haro in a jail jumpsuit.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The complaint, seen by The Athletic, was accompanied by a letter addressed to California attorney general Rob Bonta.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Raspberries are accompanied by avocado, red onion, and feta, and topped with a simple dressing to create the perfect sweet and savory salad.
—Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
The couple most recently checked in with PEOPLE back in January, when Arjona accompanied Momoa to the premiere of his movie The Wrecking Crew in New York City.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Julia Ramirez, 12th, was one of three City Council members who accompanied Johnson to the Vatican, and represents the area where Pope John Paul II Drive stretches.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Adjective
The department says Archaga-Elvir was arrested in Texas as an accompanied minor in 2015, but he was released by the Obama administration.
—Preston Mizell, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
This could be accompanied by explicitly garnering informed consent from the user.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
If your dog’s panting is accompanied by episodes of collapse, pale or blue-tinged gums, inability to walk, vomiting, or not eating, take it to an emergency clinic immediately.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
He was accompanied by several other people who had allegedly participated in the incident, according to police.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2026
Authorities also removed another 2-year-old child from the couple’s custody and scoured a field in Moreno Valley, accompanied by Jake Haro in a jail jumpsuit.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The complaint, seen by The Athletic, was accompanied by a letter addressed to California attorney general Rob Bonta.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Raspberries are accompanied by avocado, red onion, and feta, and topped with a simple dressing to create the perfect sweet and savory salad.
—Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
The couple most recently checked in with PEOPLE back in January, when Arjona accompanied Momoa to the premiere of his movie The Wrecking Crew in New York City.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Julia Ramirez, 12th, was one of three City Council members who accompanied Johnson to the Vatican, and represents the area where Pope John Paul II Drive stretches.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompanied
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In November, 50 humanitarian parole recipients from Ukraine were flown to Poland and then escorted across the border to their wartorn homeland.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
26 May 2026
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In addition to Bonez, Andie Bucaro, Natalia Truszkowski and Olivia Zabek were also captains, and family members escorted them during a pregame ceremony.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Their efforts coincided with the advent of motoring vacations in the United States and iconic roadside services like diners, motor lodges, service stations and curio shops.—
Joe Yogerst,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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The genre also, somewhat accidentally, coincided with the rise of generative-AI art.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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Newhouse attended Syracuse University but never graduated, heading into the family’s newspaper business instead.—
Scott Mayerowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Following the town hall, which is also expected to be attended by representatives from the state commission, all information will be forwarded to the harbor commission for its consideration, Jurjis said.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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The incident happened during a peaceful ceasefire rally outside the South San Francisco Public Library on April 10, 2024, prosecutors said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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The shooting happened on a playground at Pennsylvania Avenue and Dolphin Street next to Templeton Elementary School in the Upton community.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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The significance of beef here extends well beyond economics and cuisines, but historians often describe Texas’ barbecue culture as a reflection of the state’s layered immigration history – traditions brought by communities that shaped Texas over generations.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Christine Russo, sister of The Crash victim Dominic Russo, is infuriated the Netflix documentary has brought fame to her brother's killer, Mackenzie Shirilla.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
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“Accompanied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accompanied. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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