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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
The accompanying two-story rectory was built with brick and looks similar in style to homes in the neighborhood.
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Cate Charron, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
At the time, users often created intricately detailed music videos in the video game to accompany their favorite songs.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
The traditional steakhouse menu is accompanied by longtime wine director Brian Jontow’s 30-page list that is strong in Napa Cabernet from the likes of Harlan, Abreu, Screaming Eagle, Hundred Acre, Dominus, and Quintessa.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025
The same flowers that accompany Marta.
—Mariana Enriquez
october 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
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Cate Charron, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
At the time, users often created intricately detailed music videos in the video game to accompany their favorite songs.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
The traditional steakhouse menu is accompanied by longtime wine director Brian Jontow’s 30-page list that is strong in Napa Cabernet from the likes of Harlan, Abreu, Screaming Eagle, Hundred Acre, Dominus, and Quintessa.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025
The same flowers that accompany Marta.
—Mariana Enriquez
october 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompany
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As Ellie is immune to infection, Joel's job is to escort her to Salt Lake City to meet a group called the Fireflies in order to potentially create a cure.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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They were escorted part-way by Italian and Spanish naval ships, and their interception has been met by protests in several European countries.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The actress and singer appeared to be caught off guard during Monday's episode of Today after interviewer Melvin bluntly noted that the filming the movie coincided with the finalization of her divorce from Ben Affleck, who executive-produced the musical, earlier this year.—
Jessica Wang,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
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Deadline has confirmed that the original artwork was replaced by stills from the Ian Fleming spy movies over the weekend, following a social media backlash that coincided with James Bond Day on October 5.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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Williams then attended a reception in which current football coach Lance Leipold joined emcee Greg Gurley and approximately 200 well-wishers at a gathering to honor Williams.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 Oct. 2025
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Another urged states to use Title I money to benefit low-achieving students who live within the boundaries of a high-poverty public school but attend private schools.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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This all has happened while under the new leadership of Louisville Metro Police Department's chief Paul Humphrey.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The journalists' arrests happened not long after police issued the dispersal order.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately, fans won't be able to see LeBron or Luka on the court with the team for Friday's game, though.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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Many who took the survey saw Goldberg-Polin as too moral to get involved in the rough and tumble world of Israel’s fractious political scene.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The lightweight and compact kit is easy to bring along while traveling or tuck away in a closet at home.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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This work, like the word ‘amalgam’ in the title, just brings it all together.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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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 9 Oct. 2025.
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