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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
This reflection accompanies the release of Couture, a new film directed by Alice Winocour, in which Jolie stars as Maxine Walker, an American filmmaker who is diagnosed with breast cancer while in Paris on business.
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Monica Coviello,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
The buzz that accompanies the reunion of a great band doesn’t last forever – think of that other influential Massachusetts alt-rock institution that came back in the mid-2000s, Pixies, and how that initial excitement has dwindled with each successive post-reunion album.
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Al Shipley,
SPIN,
23 June 2026
Now, order a cheese plate and Fonseca’s sourdough accompanies it, a hobby turned side hustle.
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Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
As for the historical content that accompanies the music for the videos, Shortell used online sources such as the Library of Congress.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
Now serving as 10 Petal's strategist, Beth accompanies Beulah to Dallas to secure a licensing deal with Frontier Hospitality Group — an opportunity Beth had originally envisioned for Dutton Ranch before foot-and-mouth disease wiped out their herd.
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Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
Proceeds from the outing will go toward an officer resiliency center, which is envisioned as a dedicated space for officer health and mental health, to help officers handle the stress accompanies a career in law enforcement.
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Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
Pascale accompanies her with deceptively simple down-bows and up-bows, bearing the technical difficulty lightly, as though that’s just the shape and movements her hands happen to take.
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Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
11 June 2026
And there has been no mention of the card that accompanies these presents.
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Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
Monica Coviello,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
The buzz that accompanies the reunion of a great band doesn’t last forever – think of that other influential Massachusetts alt-rock institution that came back in the mid-2000s, Pixies, and how that initial excitement has dwindled with each successive post-reunion album.
—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
23 June 2026
Now, order a cheese plate and Fonseca’s sourdough accompanies it, a hobby turned side hustle.
—
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
As for the historical content that accompanies the music for the videos, Shortell used online sources such as the Library of Congress.
—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2026
Now serving as 10 Petal's strategist, Beth accompanies Beulah to Dallas to secure a licensing deal with Frontier Hospitality Group — an opportunity Beth had originally envisioned for Dutton Ranch before foot-and-mouth disease wiped out their herd.
—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
Proceeds from the outing will go toward an officer resiliency center, which is envisioned as a dedicated space for officer health and mental health, to help officers handle the stress accompanies a career in law enforcement.
—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
Pascale accompanies her with deceptively simple down-bows and up-bows, bearing the technical difficulty lightly, as though that’s just the shape and movements her hands happen to take.
—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
11 June 2026
And there has been no mention of the card that accompanies these presents.
—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompanies
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Jeff Bezos attends the Viva Technology show at Parc des Expositions on June 17, 2026 in Paris, France.
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Lancôme global ambassador Zoe Saldaña attends the brand's exclusive lunch celebrating Absolue Longevity MD in London on June 28.
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The start of a new fiscal year in July often coincides with a pay bump for California’s state employees because that’s when raises, negotiated by unions, tend to take effect.
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Saturday's official opening of the library coincides with July 4th celebrations honoring the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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If approved, an Iranian boat escorts the vessel through the territorial waters around Larak Island.
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The filmmaker escorts her back to Romania to try to find her birth mother.
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This typically happens because navigating the conflict proves that the relationship is resilient and can withstand the realities of the human experience.
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
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As Droga sees it, the advertising industry is very much in the throes of a profound technological shift.
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On average, the region sees its first 100-degree day on July 1.
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The chili brings the comfort-food feel, while the red link gives it a little more kick and personality than your regular dog.
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With the nurturing Moon in your 6th House of Health and Routine, a harmonious trine to authoritative Saturn in your 10th House of Career and Status brings steady traction.
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“Accompanies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accompanies. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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