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as in attends
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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Recent Examples of accompanies
Matisse sometimes accompanies his tableaus with brief, stream-of-consciousness writings which document his memories, creative philosophies and advice to younger artists.
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Ballooning college costs and the student loan debt that accompanies a degree are partly to blame.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
The company has pivoted to embedding its own AI chatbot into ChatGPT to streamline procedures, but shoppers still seem to value the decision-making that accompanies shopping.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
This reading accompanies the Private Life episode featuring a conversation with Serpell.
—Namwali Serpell, The New York Review of Books, 15 Apr. 2026
K-pop is unusual in that there’s none of the pretense that often accompanies traditional pop music.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
The dialogue accompanies the three snaps fittingly.
—Joshua John Miller, Vanity Fair, 9 Apr. 2026
For 32-year-old Brittany Shick, the grief also accompanies a sense of responsibility.
—Jim McHugh, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
When Reverend Jeff Hood — a spiritual advisor who accompanies men on death row — reached out to him on Facebook, though, he was intrigued.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Ballooning college costs and the student loan debt that accompanies a degree are partly to blame.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
The company has pivoted to embedding its own AI chatbot into ChatGPT to streamline procedures, but shoppers still seem to value the decision-making that accompanies shopping.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
This reading accompanies the Private Life episode featuring a conversation with Serpell.
—Namwali Serpell, The New York Review of Books, 15 Apr. 2026
K-pop is unusual in that there’s none of the pretense that often accompanies traditional pop music.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
The dialogue accompanies the three snaps fittingly.
—Joshua John Miller, Vanity Fair, 9 Apr. 2026
For 32-year-old Brittany Shick, the grief also accompanies a sense of responsibility.
—Jim McHugh, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
When Reverend Jeff Hood — a spiritual advisor who accompanies men on death row — reached out to him on Facebook, though, he was intrigued.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompanies
Verb
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Denis Leary dons a brown leather jacket attends the Walt Disney Studios presentation at Cinemacon 2026 on April 16 in Las Vegas.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Nick attends most performances so far.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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The decline in oil coincides with a slide in interest rates.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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The move also coincides with the brand’s broadening consumer base.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
13 Apr. 2026
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If approved, an Iranian boat escorts the vessel through the territorial waters around Larak Island.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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The filmmaker escorts her back to Romania to try to find her birth mother.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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What happens next Authorities emphasize that the charges are allegations, and Mance is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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What happens when that falls apart?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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Each cocktail is purposefully crafted, bridging flavors as with a slow-sipper featuring a split whiskey base sees bitter orange, curry leaf, and a bath of hickory smoke paired with the kitchen’s tender rogan josh shank, snappy papadum, and other hits.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Overlooking Year-Round Appeal Another mistake Miller sees is forgetting to plant for visual interest throughout the year.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2026
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That’s what really brings me satisfaction in making art.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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The spa An ode to the Alhambra Palace, Spa Palmera brings the majesty and feel of the Moorish castle to Florida, thanks to an expansive 50,000-square-foot spa replete with arches, stone work, mosaic tiles, and a lush courtyard with a tranquil lap pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Accompanies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accompanies. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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