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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
When Reverend Jeff Hood — a spiritual advisor who accompanies men on death row — reached out to him on Facebook, though, he was intrigued.
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Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
From the beginning, the emphasis centered on preparation, consistency, and respect for the emotional complexity that accompanies divorce and custody matters.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
An influx of artists, collectors and art fans will surely have an impact on an area that is already wary of gentrification and the rising cost of living that accompanies it.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
After visiting the former residence of Luigi Magnani—critic, musicologist, writer, and art lover—and strolling through the park among its peacocks, including the spectacular white ones, one leaves with the awe that always accompanies the sight of art.
—Chiara Pizzimenti, Vanity Fair, 31 Mar. 2026
Bieber makes getting ready and getting un-ready seem so cool, thanks to the sleek, stylish imagery that accompanies her Rhode products.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 23 Mar. 2026
However despite these developments being widely celebrated, little is known about gentrification, the phenomenon that often accompanies urbanization.
—Chloe Wong, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
The film accompanies four young people — two from Linares and two Chinese engineers — just as the old Santana factory, a symbol of the city, reopens.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
The apocalypse Rosi presents is not just the legendary one that destroyed the ancient Roman town of the film’s title but an ongoing one that encompasses the calamities of our modern era as well as the rejuvenation that sometimes accompanies destruction.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
From the beginning, the emphasis centered on preparation, consistency, and respect for the emotional complexity that accompanies divorce and custody matters.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
An influx of artists, collectors and art fans will surely have an impact on an area that is already wary of gentrification and the rising cost of living that accompanies it.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
After visiting the former residence of Luigi Magnani—critic, musicologist, writer, and art lover—and strolling through the park among its peacocks, including the spectacular white ones, one leaves with the awe that always accompanies the sight of art.
—Chiara Pizzimenti, Vanity Fair, 31 Mar. 2026
Bieber makes getting ready and getting un-ready seem so cool, thanks to the sleek, stylish imagery that accompanies her Rhode products.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 23 Mar. 2026
However despite these developments being widely celebrated, little is known about gentrification, the phenomenon that often accompanies urbanization.
—Chloe Wong, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
The film accompanies four young people — two from Linares and two Chinese engineers — just as the old Santana factory, a symbol of the city, reopens.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
The apocalypse Rosi presents is not just the legendary one that destroyed the ancient Roman town of the film’s title but an ongoing one that encompasses the calamities of our modern era as well as the rejuvenation that sometimes accompanies destruction.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompanies
Verb
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Moreno is competitive, a hardcore fan who regularly attends even spring training games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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His older daughter attends a high school in the Tamalpais Union High School District, while his younger daughter attends a middle school in a different district.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In many tribal communities, a lack of care coincides with long-standing inequities caused by centuries of systematic discrimination.—
Katheryn Houghton,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
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The ceremony coincides with the Day4Empathy, which marks the anniversary of Roger Ebert’s death.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 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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The real action happens outside of the courtroom—at the Cairo Club, or the bar at the Lafayette Hotel, or F&M Patio Bar—where the heat and the music and the drinks have a way of bringing Lemann back to herself.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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Check-in happens in the room which makes everyone's life easier.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The spa There’s no spa, but the on-site fitness room has weights, yoga mats, treadmills, and a Peloton bike that sees regular use.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Marcus sees herself taking the pill long term, with a goal of losing around 30 pounds.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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May 21 – June 20 This morning brings focus to everyday choices.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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Ynon brings over 25 years of financial leadership to Pentera.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Accompanies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accompanies. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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