ACCOMPANIES Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

accompanies

verb

present tense third-person singular of accompany

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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as in coincides

to occur or exist at the same time a general feeling of weariness often accompanies a cold

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Recent Examples of accompanies Water and dust are important ingredients in the chemistry that accompanies star and planet formation, meaning material shed by aging stars such as IRS 3 could eventually contribute to future generations of stars and planets. — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026 The correspondence which accompanies the treaty will put the Senate in possession of all the facts known to the Executive. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Aug. 2026 The duo riffs off this dichotomy with the alarming imagery that accompanies The Precariat, taking listeners on a journey through the underbelly of America. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 5 Aug. 2026 Drooling that is new, heavy, or persistent is something to note, though Walker said what accompanies the drool is the key sign. — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 Personalized service accompanies authentic Mediterranean dining at La Cucina. — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Fanatics Collect is attempting to up the ante for sellers by launching FanCash payouts for customers, which waives transaction fees from anywhere between six and 12 percent that typically accompanies any sale. — Larry Holder, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Ceiling fans can easily become a focal point that accompanies your bed frame or couch. — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 19 July 2026 The brand’s signature is the ice cream that accompanies the churros and turns each creation into a temptation that’s hard to resist. — Sarah Moreno updated July 18, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompanies

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Ashlynn Richardson lives near Beveridge Elementary where her daughter Serenity, 10, attends fifth grade.

— Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Williams said his 11-year-old daughter attends school outside of her neighborhood.

— Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of attends

Verb

This boom coincides with the rise of travel influencers and reviewers, whose detailed video content attracts millions of views and shapes consumer decisions.

— Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
This year, that peak coincides almost perfectly with a new moon, leaving skies virtually free of moonlight and allowing even faint meteors to shine.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of coincides

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Once the animal gets close to the staffers, one of the employees carefully picks up the fox and escorts it out of the water and away from the ride.

— Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
For a relatively small fee, someone meets you at the aircraft, carries your bags, escorts you through customs in just a few minutes, helps collect your luggage, and takes you directly to your transportation.

— Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of escorts

Verb

But the public should also understand what happens when institutions reduce job security while continuing to pay way less than competing employers.

— Francisco Ruiz, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
What happens there remains to be seen but, even if the EFL sees off that legal threat, this is far from the end of the organisation’s work on financial regulations — especially in the bottom two divisions.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of happens

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Questions remain about exactly how transits through the strait will be managed and whether Washington and its allies will agree to any new arrangement that sees Hormuz jointly controlled by Iran and Oman.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Mekai, when Kanan goes to Raq’s house and sees her body on the floor, what was that like for you?

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of sees

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Maresca is known for his attention to detail and will be hoping Semenyo’s skillset on the pitch brings the club back to lifting domestic and European trophies.

— Andrew McNicol, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Friday brings pregame autographs from former Braves and an Andres Galarraga bobblehead.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 14 Aug. 2026

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