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
Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2025
An accompanying performance at Woodstock left their label, Epic Records, eager for a next release.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 11 June 2025
Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
As if the hype accompanying Ivan Demidov’s pending arrival to the Montreal Canadiens wasn’t already going to be tough enough to contain under the roof at Bell Centre.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
But the nightmare recently threatened to start all over again when the North Richland Hills couple received a new bill and an accompanying late fee totaling $71.02.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2025
An accompanying performance at Woodstock left their label, Epic Records, eager for a next release.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 11 June 2025
Verb
The most effective technique for me was accompanying my breath with visualization, such as picturing waves rolling onto shore.
—Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
As if the hype accompanying Ivan Demidov’s pending arrival to the Montreal Canadiens wasn’t already going to be tough enough to contain under the roof at Bell Centre.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompanying
Adjective
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Designed to coincide with Pride Month and the 80th anniversary of these odd Finnish mammals(?), the exhibit and its attendant public programming probably represent the largest gathering of Moomins to ever occur stateside.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
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Presumably this allele offered some as yet unknown protective effect that outweighed its attendant risk of celiac disease.—
Kermit Pattison,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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And, coinciding with the holiday, the space station could easily double as Santa's sleigh to innocent eyes.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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The study show that a major volcanic pulse occurred about 30,000 years before the impact, coinciding with at least a 5 degrees cooling of the climate.—
David Bressan,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Those attending the April 25 event can pick up yard signs, window clings and bumper stickers with the 988 number, according to the press release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Born and raised in England, Ramsey developed a love for acting early on, entering a drama group at 3 and then attending performing arts school.—
Makena Gera,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Fifty years later, the aircraft and its associated mission systems are increasingly unsustainable.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The release regarding the lawsuit claims associated wages had already been earned, approved by County Manager Dave Rossi and finance director Dave Reynolds and paid through standard payroll processes.—
The Summit Daily,
Denver Post,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Saint Alphonsus is still seeing some sporadic RSV cases and typical COVID cases for this time of year, Kitamura said.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Jan. 2025
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The games have been about playing spoiler in the NFC playoff picture and seeing what on this 2024 roster is transferrable to the future.—
Saad Yousuf,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Accompanying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accompanying. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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