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adjective

kən-ˈkä-mə-tənt How to pronounce concomitant (audio)
Definition of concomitantnext
as in attendant
present at the same time and place an improvement in the facilities led to a concomitant improvement in morale

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noun

kən-ˈkä-mə-tənt How to pronounce concomitant (audio)
as in accompaniment
something that is found along with something else disease is all too often one of the concomitants of poverty

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Recent Examples of concomitant
Adjective
The weekend’s peace talks in Islamabad mark Vance’s highest-profile assignment as vice president, with concomitant political risk. — Natalie Allison, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2026 Embracing the avian visitors, the double scoops and that long, long promenade is possible without the concomitant waves after all. — Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
The hope, for many in Vietnam, is that the war and all its concomitant struggles will fade into the oblivion of prosperity. — Damien Cave, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025 Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine and the concomitant rise in oil prices led to a 180-degree turn in Biden’s approach toward Riyadh. — F. Gregory Gause Iii, Foreign Affairs, 2 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for concomitant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concomitant
  1. attendant
  2. accompaniment
  3. accompanying
  4. associated
  5. concurrent
Adjective
  • Newsom has often faulted local regulations and attendant political pushback against new housing for California’s housing and homelessness crises.
    — Lia Russell July 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026
  • As a result, Earth would then have to endure not one big impact but a whole series of smaller ones, with all the attendant consequences.
    — Govert Schilling, Scientific American, 27 June 2026
Definition of attendant
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  • Both Richards and Ronnie Wood are locked in and the A-list guest stars from Paul McCartney to Robert Smith add tasteful accompaniment without overshadowing the band.
    — David Harris, SPIN, 6 July 2026
  • And asked ourselves what are other things that feel like good accompaniments to a horror game?
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 30 June 2026
Definition of accompaniment
Adjective
  • Kennedy made the changes unilaterally rather than going through a panel of experts, as has long been standard, and Spear wrote the accompanying report justifying the changes, according to three people familiar with the process.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • D’Arcy pointed out that that the accompanying campaign feels authentic to Ortiz’s personal style while showcasing the versatility of the collection.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 15 July 2026
Definition of accompanying
Adjective
  • In addition to paying taxes on the income at a lower rate today, your IRA account balances are reduced, lowering the future RMD and the associated future tax liability.
    — Monish Verma, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Phase two, starting in spring 2028, will involve building out at least three sit-down restaurants and four fast-food eateries, plus several other retailers and associated parking spaces.
    — Ilana Arougheti July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Definition of associated
Adjective
  • It was also used in the Israel-Hezbollah war, concurrent with the Israel-Hamas War, that saw heavy destruction in the Dahieh district as well as villages throughout southern Lebanon.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026
  • Missouri would be the only state in the country with such a requirement, often called a concurrent majority, according to a list of state ballot measure rules compiled by the National Conference of State Legislatures.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
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