Definition of concomitantnext
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
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
Noun
  • Catholic roots This broader understanding of sanctuary is rooted in Catholic social teaching – especially the idea of accompaniment, which prioritizes closeness to people who are suffering.
    Gina Perez, The Conversation, 21 July 2026
  • Try it on sandwiches, as a topping for fish or meats, or as an accompaniment for a gourmet cheese board.
    Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 18 July 2026
Adjective
  • Dominic Sessa, the star of the film, sported his Bourdain-esque curls (absent were the accompanying mutton chops) and swirled a glass of red wine while tucked into one of the massive banquettes.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 July 2026
  • The accompanying Bangerz tour featured Cyrus at her unconventional peak.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 27 July 2026
Adjective
  • The fold-thrust belt, and the associated mountains, are the result of the Arabian Plate colliding with the Eurasian Plate.
    Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 23 July 2026
  • But mutations in this gene disrupt the normal workings of the associated proteins.
    Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Adjective
  • Those and lesser sentences on his other counts will run concurrent with one another, for a total 15-year prison sentence, the judge said.
    Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 30 July 2026
  • Ramirez’s temporary leave of absence and concurrent explanation take place on the heels of other more obfuscated medical leaves that have unfolded this summer.
    Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

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“Concomitant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concomitant. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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