as in concomitants
something that is found along with something else
the sound of crickets was the perfect accompaniment to our summer evenings on the porch
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Recent Examples of accompaniments
Call in the whole grains gang In accompaniments calling for refined grains, swap in whole-grain alternatives.
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Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 25 Nov. 2025
To allow the delicate flavor and texture of the melt-in-your-mouth fish to shine, the Seabird’s accompaniments are less aggressive than those of the Birdman.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
Consider Madewell’s roomy hobo bag in dark brown (the perfect laptop bag) or Tory Burch’s crossbody option, as essentials to wear throughout the season; then spring for a new accompaniments—like minimalist-friendly gold earrings, a sleek belt, or classic sunnies in tortoise shell.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Long, curved hushpuppies and tangy red slaw are the classic accompaniments.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 25 Nov. 2025
To allow the delicate flavor and texture of the melt-in-your-mouth fish to shine, the Seabird’s accompaniments are less aggressive than those of the Birdman.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
Consider Madewell’s roomy hobo bag in dark brown (the perfect laptop bag) or Tory Burch’s crossbody option, as essentials to wear throughout the season; then spring for a new accompaniments—like minimalist-friendly gold earrings, a sleek belt, or classic sunnies in tortoise shell.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Long, curved hushpuppies and tangy red slaw are the classic accompaniments.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompaniments
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Other nations, such as Argentina, Russia, Turkey, Venezuela and Zimbabwe, have also seen their executive branches wrest power from their respective central banks, to disastrous economic consequences, Gimbel said.—
Greg Iacurci,Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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The legal consequences of the shooting were exhausting and convoluted—not because the system was dragging its feet but because a thoroughgoing judiciary insisted on doing its work.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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The primary cardholder and up to eight companions on the same reservation receive Group 5 boarding.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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The settlement is a landmark moment for Garcia, as well as other families who have claimed that their teens were harmed by what have been described as sexualized and interactive virtual companions.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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But advocates argued that merely checking a box to satisfy an audit does not necessarily mean improvements in animal welfare, as evidenced by several troubling incidents that occurred last year, which is why advocates want greater transparency into how the city is fulfilling its obligations.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Between 2016-2020, 88% of deaths caused by these incidents involved stationary or portable space heaters.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Three Cofán—an older man and his two young attendants—were waiting for us on the bank.—
Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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On the car’s main level, there is a spacious bar and lounge area, where attendants can mix cocktails or pour wine, as well as an open viewing platform on the back of the car, ensuring travelers are fully immersed in the journey’s landscapes.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
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Economics teaches us that when a resource becomes cheap and abundant, the value shifts to its complements.—
Erik Brynjolfsson,
Time,
2 Jan. 2026
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The team says that natural compounds with fewer side effects could offer alternatives or complements in future therapies.—
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FOXNews.com,
28 Dec. 2025
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Reviewers have also stashed their tech accessories in the puffy bag.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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The travel accessories and gear that stood out to me were the ones that consistently made travel easier— whether that meant getting better sleep at 30,000 feet, packing smarter to prepare for tight turnarounds, or staying comfortable through airport marathons and long-haul stretches alike.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Accompaniments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accompaniments. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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