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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
Both of these watches can accompany you on the Panerai experience, of course.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026
Serve it as a light yet satisfying main course, or use it to accompany a bowl of soup or a plate of dumplings.
—Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Rahul Mishra’s latest collection were accompanied by jewels from 32-year-old brand Tanishq, while one-year-old Indriya Jewels teamed up with Gaurav Gupta.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
Sandy percussion accompanies a journey up the Orinoco River.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026
Serve it as a light yet satisfying main course, or use it to accompany a bowl of soup or a plate of dumplings.
—Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Rahul Mishra’s latest collection were accompanied by jewels from 32-year-old brand Tanishq, while one-year-old Indriya Jewels teamed up with Gaurav Gupta.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
Sandy percussion accompanies a journey up the Orinoco River.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompany
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Sellier eventually gave a thumbs-up and was escorted off the ice in a stretcher.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026
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As the man accused of gunning down Beech Grove Police Department Officer Brian Elliott was escorted into court, the handcuffs snapped around his wrist held quiet significance.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 2026
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Its release coincides with the start of the Christian season of Lent, a period of repentance, self-reflection and resistance to temptation.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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The event coincides with the country’s 250-anniversary commemorations in an effort to recognize cultural contributions to American history.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Harrison remains free on bail and is required to undergo electronic monitoring and attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, according to the District Attorney’s Office.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Tammy Rodriguez was one of the parents who attended both hearings.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The violence captured on cellphone videos and shared around the globe – buses burning, gas stations attacked, military helicopters flying overhead – wasn’t just happening in remote rural towns long plagued by drug violence.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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The food and drink As with most of the smaller Parisian hotels, all the food and drink action happens in the same place—the property’s entrance is designed to be a comfortable lounge, bar, and breakfast area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Visits to the shrine are seen by Japan's neighbors as evidence of a lack of remorse for Japan's wartime past.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Links can be seen between the popularity of K-beauty – a sector estimated by research firm Mintel to be worth more than $90 billion – and the rise of Korean culture internationally.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The dragon is said to scare away bad spirits and bring good luck.—
Staff report,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The brand has done that by bringing its key features—Art Deco architecture, innovative dining, a grand ballroom, the Peacock Alley lounge where guests gather at all times of the day—and infusing them with an unmistakably Japanese spirit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 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 26 Feb. 2026.
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