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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
In 2023, the bishops approved the National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry, which proposed 10 priorities to accompany Latino Catholics.
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Hosffman Ospino, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
The Piano man joined the band accompanied by his wife, Alexis Roderick, and their two young daughters, Della and Remy.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
That’s due in part to 2025 state law banning such mandates, according to a February report accompanying the zoning changes written by Maureen Brewer, head of the city’s planning department.
—Mark Dee
march 12, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
The retrospective will be accompanied by a roundtable bringing together figures connected to the festival’s early history, examining how the circulation of global cinema has evolved since the early 1980s.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
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Hosffman Ospino, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2026
The Piano man joined the band accompanied by his wife, Alexis Roderick, and their two young daughters, Della and Remy.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
That’s due in part to 2025 state law banning such mandates, according to a February report accompanying the zoning changes written by Maureen Brewer, head of the city’s planning department.
—Mark Dee
march 12, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
The retrospective will be accompanied by a roundtable bringing together figures connected to the festival’s early history, examining how the circulation of global cinema has evolved since the early 1980s.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompany
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If China attempted to invade Taiwan, these missiles could hit Chinese amphibious fleets and/or attack escorting warships.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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Maxi Adams, the McDonald’s All-American from Sierra Canyon, needed help being escorted off the court at Golden 1 Center in the Open Division state final against Richmond Salesian.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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Klein and Solomon coincided as writers on NBC’s Saturday Night Live for 16 years.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
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The other, Eid al-Adha, coincides with the end of the sacred Hajj pilgrimage season.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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In a ceremony at the National Congress in the coastal city of Valparaíso and attended by dozens of heads of state, Kast and his Cabinet took the oaths of office after a landslide victory in the 2025 elections.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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The group decided to attend the dinner but not post about it on social media.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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As of now, the amendment votes are expected to happen at the end of the process, just before the Senate moves to cut off debate.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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Before the preseason games even happen, there’s a lot to do with an expansion draft for Portland and Toronto as well as free agency for 80% of the league.—
Doug Feinberg,
Twin Cities,
17 Mar. 2026
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Global art markets saw modest growth in 2025 after two years of decline — but the recovery is partial and fragile.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Offensively, the Cowboys were clearly comfortable seeing TCU’s style of defense for a third time.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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Jamal Murray fouled out with only five points early in overtime, bringing an early end to his worst game of the season.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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The instructor brought Higgins to a boat and began CPR, Linhardt said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 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 18 Mar. 2026.
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