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as in to escort
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 accompany
Furthermore, if your extreme skin dryness is accompanied by other symptoms, such as severe fatigue, unexplained weight changes, muscle weakness, hair loss, or feeling constantly cold, be sure to mention it to your OB-GYN or primary care physician.
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Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 May 2026
In May 2026, photos surfaced of Affleck and Garner seemingly accompanying Violet to a medical office.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Inflation feels uncomfortable to consumers, but usually higher prices are accompanied by higher wages.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The investor reaction to the Luce’s launch was accompanied by a social media firestorm.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 May 2026
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Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 May 2026
In May 2026, photos surfaced of Affleck and Garner seemingly accompanying Violet to a medical office.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
Inflation feels uncomfortable to consumers, but usually higher prices are accompanied by higher wages.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The investor reaction to the Luce’s launch was accompanied by a social media firestorm.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompany
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Their responsibilities include securing stadiums and fan zones, escorting teams and protecting dignitaries.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Following the vows, guests were escorted to the post-ceremony cocktail hour ahead of the formal reception where Grammy winner Daniel Caesar performed later in the evening.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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This older bottleneck coincided with Shanghai’s urbanization.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
9 June 2026
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The trip coincides with the 65th anniversary of China and North Korea’s 1961 Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance, China’s only mutual defense treaty, which was signed less than a decade after Chinese troops fought with North Korea in the Korean war.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Taylor Swift attended game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden — her reported future wedding venue.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
11 June 2026
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Last year’s Hetero Awesome Fest in downtown Boise was widely hyped but sparsely attended.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
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The shooting happened at Madison and Lockwood.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The case has drawn national attention, fueled by debate over Texas self-defense law, questions surrounding race, competing narratives about what happened beneath a Memorial High School team tent and demonstrations outside the Collin County courthouse.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Ahead of the biggest New York Knicks game a generation has ever seen, team owner James Dolan has gotten into a war of words with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.—
Ryan Morik OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Very common to see in UIL Texas high school basketball playoffs.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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In White Mana’s case, the diner’s rise from fair exhibit to real restaurant has brought nationwide attention over the years, but most reviewers agree that its burger cooked over a bed of onions lives up to the hype.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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This is a Stanley Cup Final between two franchises that bring it at the concession stands.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Muti has companioned with many composers throughout his life, but maybe especially with Mozart and Verdi.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
14 June 2023
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“Accompany.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accompany. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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