companioning

verb

present participle of companion
as in accompanying
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship movie heroes are often companioned by wisecracking sidekicks

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  1. accompanying
  2. escorting
  3. attending
Verb
  • With the accompanying string of tropical nights, state media has devoted unusual attention to the hottest weeks of the year, known locally as sambok, or the dog days of summer.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Consequently, the rapid temperature change and accompanying constriction and dilation of blood vessels in the palate can produce a stronger pain signal than in individuals without migraine, resulting in a more pronounced headache.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of accompanying
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  • This unusual joint exercise saw the ground-attack aircraft escorting a vital component of the nation's nuclear triad, highlighting the submarine's vulnerability when surfaced.
    — Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Police footage featured in The Idaho Murders shows responding officers escorting Murphy out of the house and arranging for him to be taken to Animal Services.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026
Definition of escorting
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  • Advisors and travel executives attending Virtuoso Travel Week, which is being held this week in Las Vegas, have diverse opinions and experiences.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Hawke, an ambassador for the designer brand, wore the bag with a sleek pink trench coat and kitten heels while attending Prada’s fashion show in February.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of attending
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“Companioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companioning. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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