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
Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
In the doc, West and Clarke are accompanied by Alexandra Tolstoy, an expert and guide.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Compounding the effects of the freeze were multiple waves of snowfall, freezing rain and sleet that accompanied the arrival of the frigid air mass in Texas.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026
Now settled in Paris, Lilia (Eya Bouteraa) flies in to her Tunisian hometown of Sousse, accompanied by her girlfriend Alice (Marion Barbeau).
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
For the outing on Friday, Queen Letizia, who was accompanied by King Felipe VI, leaned into a refined monochrome palette.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
All that is accompanied by six restaurants, 12 bars and lounges, five heated indoor and outdoor pools, wellness experiences, and more.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Feb. 2026
After Bonnie had part of her thyroid removed, weight gain accompanied the aftermath of the procedure.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Prayer requests have accompanied Guthrie’s calls for help locating her mother.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
Children must be accompanied by an adult to receive free admission.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
In the doc, West and Clarke are accompanied by Alexandra Tolstoy, an expert and guide.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 13 Feb. 2026
Compounding the effects of the freeze were multiple waves of snowfall, freezing rain and sleet that accompanied the arrival of the frigid air mass in Texas.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026
Now settled in Paris, Lilia (Eya Bouteraa) flies in to her Tunisian hometown of Sousse, accompanied by her girlfriend Alice (Marion Barbeau).
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
For the outing on Friday, Queen Letizia, who was accompanied by King Felipe VI, leaned into a refined monochrome palette.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
All that is accompanied by six restaurants, 12 bars and lounges, five heated indoor and outdoor pools, wellness experiences, and more.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 Feb. 2026
After Bonnie had part of her thyroid removed, weight gain accompanied the aftermath of the procedure.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Prayer requests have accompanied Guthrie’s calls for help locating her mother.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompanied
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Officials who refused to be polygraphed were put on administrative leave; one of them was seen being escorted out of the building by security guards.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
17 Feb. 2026
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Radziwill wrote that upon arrival on the island, guests had to present a special coin—a rare Indian nickel—or else they would be escorted away.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
12 Feb. 2026
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To see an artist of this caliber in such a vulnerable position of trying something new coincided with portraying a character at a turning point in his life.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The mileage rules change coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw dramatic increases in prices for cars and many other goods.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Roughly a dozen people attended the news conference, including two West Hollywood City Council members, representatives from survivor advocacy groups, attorneys and law professors.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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John Washington, now in his 50s, attended a public elementary and middle school in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia and then went to a large magnet high school, a type of public school that has a selective admission process.—
Leana Cabral,
The Conversation,
17 Feb. 2026
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But, funnily enough, losing to Halifax might have been the best thing that happened because Ben Tozer stood up in the dressing room and gave it to everyone.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The incident happened in Crofton as a volunteer for Councilman Pete Smith was canvassing in a neighborhood.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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This week has been a little different, with Arsenal’s game at Wolves brought forward to Wednesday night to avoid a clash with next month’s Carabao Cup final.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday, Mexican officials said there is currently no indication that the 84-year-old was brought into Mexico.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Accompanied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accompanied. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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