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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
Through interviews with other influential artists, the film highlights the emotional and societal burdens that accompany their achievements, emphasizing the importance of empathy and understanding in celebrating their contributions to music and culture.
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Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
Stories are summarized in a single sentence accompanied by a link for those seeking more information.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026
Plenty of plush flatbread baked in a clay oven will arrive to accompany the mezze.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The rhythmic music is intended to accompany the departed on their journey to the world of the ancestors.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
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Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
Stories are summarized in a single sentence accompanied by a link for those seeking more information.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026
Plenty of plush flatbread baked in a clay oven will arrive to accompany the mezze.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The rhythmic music is intended to accompany the departed on their journey to the world of the ancestors.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompany
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One third of Ireland’s gas stations are without supply, police are escorting convoys of oil trucks, and several of the country’s highways remain closed amid protests over rising fuel prices caused by the war in the Middle East.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Natasha Lyonne is continuing to call out those who escorted her off a plane Tuesday night after a red-eye flight incident following the Euphoria season 3 premiere.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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Rougier said the decline coincided with the arrival of early Homo sapiens in Europe, raising the possibility that competition for resources may have played a role.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The decline in oil coincides with a slide in interest rates.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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Others plan to attend Iran's games to show their love for the country and sport, but bearing signs of protest.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Consider attending a workshop or visiting a museum — especially one that a mentor or peer has recommended to you.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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What happens next Authorities emphasize that the charges are allegations, and Mance is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Spiegel asked to speak to Mengele and alert him of what was happening — a risky decision that saved the boys from death.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Horner also talked about being concerned about losing his job, wanting to see his child and worrying about what was going to happen to him, Espinoza said.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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The people were lodging complaints about the government's intensifying crackdown on the internet that has seen regular shutdowns of cellphone internet connections, blocked popular messaging apps and cut access to thousands of other websites and digital services.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Community members are asked to bring their own bags.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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This thing that brings us into the world can so quickly be deemed indecent.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 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 15 Apr. 2026.
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