as in attendant
present at the same time and place
you can enjoy your video games in here, but preferably without the accompanying sound effects
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1
as in escorting
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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2
as in coinciding
to occur or exist at the same time
a general feeling of weariness often accompanies a cold
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Recent Examples of accompanying
New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2026
The accompanying article noted that this amounted to a difference of 624,000 people compared with the same week last year.
—Monica Hesse, Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2026
Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
But there was no accompanying plan to insure that everyone would have a place to work.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Onboard users will be able to control the new upstairs lighting system, skylight opening and upgraded vehicle sound system using either the MBUX infotainment touchscreen in the driver's cockpit or the accompanying mobile app on one's device.
—New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2026
The accompanying article noted that this amounted to a difference of 624,000 people compared with the same week last year.
—Monica Hesse, Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Cassimere, who retired in 2007 after 37 years as a professor of history at the University of New Orleans, recalled finally entering the famed restaurant a year later as a member of the city's youth council, accompanying a lunch group that included a high-ranking NAACP official.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
But there was no accompanying plan to insure that everyone would have a place to work.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompanying
Adjective
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During Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s goals record last season, Wilson was a spokesman of sorts for the roster, speaking at length day after day about his teammate’s greatness, contextualizing each moment even as the attendant circus mushroomed around him.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The attendant publicity helped fuel Jackson’s 1984 unsuccessful run for the Democratic presidential nomination.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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In one call, a person told dispatch that an inmate was being treated and IDOC officers were escorting him.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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Officers stormed into the house and rescued the residents, escorting them safely out of the house, police said.—
Dylan Olsen,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The price cuts will be effective January 1 next year, coinciding with the implementation of new, lower prices for the same drugs under federal Medicare health plans for older adults.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
24 Feb. 2026
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This fascinating film features interviews and previously unseen behind-the-scenes footage of the two I Love Lucy stars, tracing the arc of their love story and coinciding careers.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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But growing up in public housing, in a family that was getting by, and attending public schools that were failing, left its mark on me.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Providence’s playoff run is the end of her basketball career for Raines, who plans on attending Kentucky as a student.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Ingesting baking soda, which is a base, helps to counteract the rising acidity and reduce the associated muscle fatigue.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
25 Feb. 2026
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These efforts are a part of the university’s ongoing goal to expand assistance for students living at non-campus associated facilities, Kelley said.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Neighbors confirmed seeing local police and FBI agents at the home in the suburban community of Southwest Ranches.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Relative humidity will remain in the 30% to 40% range on Wednesday and Thursday, with Friday seeing a return to normal dry season humidity of around 60%.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Accompanying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accompanying. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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