accompanies

present tense third-person singular of accompany
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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 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 But difference creates value only when leaders can navigate the friction that accompanies different perspectives. Harvard Business Review, 15 July 2026 Sometimes an air of wistfulness accompanies these admissions. Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompanies
Verb
  • The impact will depend on which APS school the child attends.
    Jamal Goss, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • While Galliano attends only infrequently, his creations are well worn by celebrity guests of the event, including famously by Princess Diana.
    Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But Bret’s suspicions soon grow darker and more intense when Robert’s arrival coincides with a string of teen murders within their cozy Beverly Hills bubble.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The crackdown coincides with a pressure campaign urging African governments to accept deportees from other nations.
    Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Levine puts his arm around the girl before security arrives and escorts her off.
    Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • What happens after that is committed to the good common sense of the client who usually leaves that office with only vague notions about what has been done so far and what needs to be done in the future.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • But as so often happens with LIV, attempts at answers only seem to beget more questions.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • The latter is a very eccentric and memorable fighter who always brings tons of energy into the Octagon.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Tony Dalton brings impressive menace to a superficially affable sheriff, and Laura Donnelly strikes the perfect balance between femme fatale and innocent love interest.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Accompanies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accompanies. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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