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as in to escort
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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Recent Examples of accompany
The custodial deputies involved were Spenser Heichlinger and Trenton Howze, according to Sheriff’s Office records accompanying the video’s release.
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Darrell Smith
may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Although this accompanied substantial price reductions, consumers believed the store had actually become more expensive.
—Alison J. Stein, thehustle.co, 1 May 2026
Officers then responded to the scene, accompanied by an employee with keys.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Meyer would accompany Si and his wife, Victoria, on countless art-buying trips around the world.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
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Darrell Smith
may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Although this accompanied substantial price reductions, consumers believed the store had actually become more expensive.
—Alison J. Stein, thehustle.co, 1 May 2026
Officers then responded to the scene, accompanied by an employee with keys.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Meyer would accompany Si and his wife, Victoria, on countless art-buying trips around the world.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompany
Verb
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He was escorted by law enforcement at all times, the hospital said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Two men had allegedly escorted a store employee to the store’s office at gunpoint, beat her up to the point of bleeding and facial injuries and demanded access to the cash register and searched the victim’s purse.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The launch is expected to coincide with the 250th anniversary in July.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
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This increase in spending has coincided with more layoffs in the tech sector.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted the meeting, which was also attended by Vice President JD Vance and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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His children attend private schools.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Game 6 would be back at Kia Center, and a potential Game 7 would return to Detroit, where anything can happen.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Start the conversation, make your point clearly, and let the response shape what happens next instead of adjusting midstream.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The fact is that recent or older series can gain new footholds with modern viewers who haven’t seen them.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Actor Sarah Jessica Parker was seen walking down the grand staircase at the New York Public Library with Queen Camilla after a literacy event this afternoon.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As the Moon enters Sagittarius, your 4th House of Home becomes more active, bringing attention to your environment and emotional base.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Banda scored again in the 39th minute to bring her league-leading total to seven goals.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Muti has companioned with many composers throughout his life, but maybe especially with Mozart and Verdi.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
14 June 2023
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“Accompany.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accompany. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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