1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of accompany
President Trump signed the bill in the White House Rose Garden on Monday, accompanied by his wife, Melania, who backed the legislation.
—
Tiffany Hsu, New York Times, 22 May 2025
While the source tells PEOPLE Belichick, 73, was not present at the local fête, TMZ cited an incident report from the event that stated Hudson was accompanied by Sapini, who won Miss Massachusetts USA in 2024.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 22 May 2025
If approved, the amendment would require emergency clause votes to take place at least 24 hours after the vote on the accompanying bill.
—Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025
One vehicle was being driven by a 52-year-old man, who was accompanied by a 49-year-old woman, thought to be his wife.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for accompany
Tiffany Hsu, New York Times, 22 May 2025
While the source tells PEOPLE Belichick, 73, was not present at the local fête, TMZ cited an incident report from the event that stated Hudson was accompanied by Sapini, who won Miss Massachusetts USA in 2024.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 22 May 2025
If approved, the amendment would require emergency clause votes to take place at least 24 hours after the vote on the accompanying bill.
—Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025
One vehicle was being driven by a 52-year-old man, who was accompanied by a 49-year-old woman, thought to be his wife.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for accompany
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompany
Verb
-
In other videos, Brown is seen in handcuffs being escorted by an officer away from the crowd.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
-
Seventeen members of a cartel kingpin’s family were escorted into California from Mexico.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2025
Verb
-
The launch of the fund coincides with major sports leagues making multiple changes to ownership rules related to institutional investment.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2025
-
Their arrival coincides with President Donald Trump’s administration’s decision to end refugee admissions from countries such as Afghanistan, Sudan and the Republic of Congo.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
Verb
-
Some wore the jerseys of forwards Pascal Siakam and Obi Toppin, who attended college at the University of Dayton.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
-
The 64-year-old director, who last attended the festival in person in 2003, addressed his prize to all Iranians, saying the most important thing was Iran and the country's freedom.—
Miranda Murray,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
Verb
-
On Friday, May 16, the Idaho State Police (ISP) revealed the names and origin countries of the individuals who died in the May 1 crash, which happened just before 7:15 p.m. on U.S. Highway 20 near Henry's Lake State Park — about 16 miles west of Yellowstone.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
18 May 2025
-
The one bad thing that did happen for the Porters came in the fifth inning when senior shortstop Mikayla Cvitanovich left the game after getting hit in the face on a bad hop.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
Verb
-
Some people may notice improvements in six to eight weeks, but others may not see any changes until 12 weeks.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
22 May 2025
-
The seashore added that those who see wildlife in need of help can call its hotline at (252) 216-6892.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
Verb
-
That’s when Trump called for an aide to bring to him a stack of articles about violent attacks on white farmers and dim the lights to bring the room’s attention to a large flat screen TV set up along a wall of the Oval Office.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
22 May 2025
-
Preliminary purchasing managers’ index data will be released for France and the U.K. CNBC will also be bringing you interviews from the Barclays leadership conference, focusing on energy, geopolitics and sector-specific challenges.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
22 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Accompany.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accompany. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share