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 With grounding and calm, these getaways can counteract the chaos that sometimes accompanies difficult family dynamics and help guests reclaim focus, clarity, and a sense of immediacy. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2026 The pain that accompanies that void may manifest in different people in different ways, but its very existence is understandable. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 Nov. 2026 An array of salty snacks accompanies the bar’s signature cocktails. — Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026 George, the rooster who accompanies the actor throughout much of the ad, also maintained his demeanor. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026 When heatstroke accompanies the condition, doctors try to rapidly cool the body down, often with ice baths. — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 5 Nov. 2026 What frustrates him most is the reflexive apology that typically accompanies the accessibility gap instead, often getting in the way of real problem-solving. — Maribeth Romslo, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026 All voting is a sort of gaming, like checkers or backgammon, with a slight moral tinge to it, a playing with right and wrong, with moral questions; and betting naturally accompanies it. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026 Impact on jobs Along with the financial toll that often accompanies looking after a loved one, caregivers may also experience an impact on their jobs or income. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompanies
Verb
  • Charlotte parents seek answers about mold Sasha Vater, whose son attends Chantilly Montessori, said her concerns began when his teacher unexpectedly left her job just days before classes started in August.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Abdullah, now 16, attends another high school in Orange County, Habbas said.
    — Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 12 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The 19-point decline coincides with the Iran War and broader debates over military policy, though the polling does not establish what drove the shift in opinion.
    — Oliver Trapnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The winter blend switch coincides with a drop in fuel demand, as people take fewer road trips and vacations later in the year.
    — Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Executive Officer Goodman Bellamy escorts mourners to the wardroom where refreshments are laid out.
    — Liz McNeil, PEOPLE, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Entry has been moved to the garden, where you’re greeted by a hostess who escorts you into an antechamber with a bar, and you’re invited to order a pre-dinner cocktail.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Much of this work happens behind the scenes, but its impact is significant.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Understanding those details requires conversations with the people involved and attention to what happens after a decision.
    — Hani Assi, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The field of would-be flying car makers is growing, but Dukhovny sees just one real rival.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Co-founder and CEO Ashi Dissanayake says the company sees the stations as its primary business.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Put down the imaginary conversation and choose something that brings you back to the present.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026
  • San Antonio reached the NBA Finals last season and has been one of the best teams in the West again, while Golden State brings one of the league’s top 3-point attacks into a tough road matchup.
    — , FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2026

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“Accompanies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accompanies. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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