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 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. 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 Miami Herald, 18 June 2026 As for the historical content that accompanies the music for the videos, Shortell used online sources such as the Library of Congress.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
Verb
  • Jeff Bezos attends the Viva Technology show at Parc des Expositions on June 17, 2026 in Paris, France.
    Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • Lancôme global ambassador Zoe Saldaña attends the brand's exclusive lunch celebrating Absolue Longevity MD in London on June 28.
    Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • 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.
    William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • Saturday's official opening of the library coincides with July 4th celebrations honoring the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
    CBS News, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • She is challenged, often by the unlikely love interest who escorts her on the trip, to put herself in the shoes of those who hurt her without intending to.
    Judy Berman, Time, 29 June 2026
  • If approved, an Iranian boat escorts the vessel through the territorial waters around Larak Island.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This typically happens because navigating the conflict proves that the relationship is resilient and can withstand the realities of the human experience.
    Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
  • This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Headquartered in China’s eastern Jiangsu province, the company sees advanced packaging as a strategic priority as demand grows for more powerful and efficient chips, the South China Morning Post reported.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore sees higher demand for patio furniture and planters in summer.
    Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Camp Meeker Cabin stands as a thoughtful retreat that brings mountain living back to its essentials.
    Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • Air conditioning will be keeping millions of Americans safe and comfortable over the holiday weekend as a heat dome brings dangerous conditions to millions.
    Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 3 July 2026

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“Accompanies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accompanies. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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