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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
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
The duke traditionally accompanies the monarch in the lead carriage of the Royal Procession, a custom that dates back to 1825, when the first Duke of Wellington rode alongside King George IV.
—Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 16 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As for the historical content that accompanies the music for the videos, Shortell used online sources such as the Library of Congress.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
Gosling’s co-stars include Sandra Hüller as Eva Stratt and puppeteer James Ortiz as Rocky, the adorable alien that accompanies Grace on his outer space adventure.
—Karla Cote, Variety, 10 June 2026
Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
The duke traditionally accompanies the monarch in the lead carriage of the Royal Procession, a custom that dates back to 1825, when the first Duke of Wellington rode alongside King George IV.
—Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 16 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As for the historical content that accompanies the music for the videos, Shortell used online sources such as the Library of Congress.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
Gosling’s co-stars include Sandra Hüller as Eva Stratt and puppeteer James Ortiz as Rocky, the adorable alien that accompanies Grace on his outer space adventure.
—Karla Cote, Variety, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompanies
Verb
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The moment was captured on Saturday, June 13, during Trooping the Colour, the military ceremony held to mark the monarch’s official birthday, which the royal family attends every year.—
Séraphine Roger,
Vanity Fair,
21 June 2026
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Every resident attends school, and most are working toward a Core 40 diploma.—
Maureen Bauer,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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Trump is expected to deliver remarks, and the event coincides with the Great American State Fair and a FIFA World Cup watch party on the National Mall.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
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But the duo’s time in the judges’ seats also coincides with preparations for the third and final season of their show Survival of the Thickest.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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At its core, the play examines what happens when loyalty to an institution collides with a commitment to the truth, as a young lawyer risks his career to challenge powerful military leaders and expose wrongdoing within the ranks.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
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At Cosmedica, the price is built to remove the small logistics that make a foreign trip stressful, and most of the planning happens before a patient lands.—
Malana VanTyler,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Verb
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As Droga sees it, the advertising industry is very much in the throes of a profound technological shift.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
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On average, the region sees its first 100-degree day on July 1.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Verb
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Woodard brings Anna to life with a smokey voice, a statuesque presence and an arch demeanor.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The imposing white hotel buildings are all above the road - accessed by vehicle via a ramp, which brings you to a carpark and the front entrance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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“Accompanies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accompanies. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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