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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 headline was accompanied by what appeared to be an AI photo of the actor and former Chancellor of Germany enjoying a candlelit meal together, as well as some faux sourcing about the duo.
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The parents were located, who were accompanied by another younger child.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The overall picture may give some reassurance that the economy is doing mostly okay (accompanied by some caveats or asterisks).
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
Instead, leading Senate Republicans released a discussion draft, accompanied by a request for industry feedback, earlier this week.
—Owen Tedford, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The parents were located, who were accompanied by another younger child.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The overall picture may give some reassurance that the economy is doing mostly okay (accompanied by some caveats or asterisks).
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
Instead, leading Senate Republicans released a discussion draft, accompanied by a request for industry feedback, earlier this week.
—Owen Tedford, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompany
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What began as a peaceful protest at a news conference about a contested zoning case involving affordable housing erupted into a noisy disturbance with building security and Austin police escorting opponents from a City Council meeting.—
Shonda Novak,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Some of Braddock’s eight grandchildren escorted his casket out of the church, as an ode to UM — the university’s fight song — played.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
27 July 2025
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The vote has coincided with efforts by Beijing to raise its military and diplomatic pressure on Taiwan.—
Jan Camenzind Broomby,
NPR,
26 July 2025
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The company's shares rose sharply in after-hours trading following the mixed results and the coinciding announcements regarding manufacturing and job cuts, but were down nearly five percent as of 4:30 a.m. ET.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Madeline loved music, dancing, art, drawing and journaling, according to community members who attended a memorial for her, per WESH.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Some 3,300 active servicemembers and their families attended Tuesday’s padded workout, followed by about 3,600 season ticket holders Wednesday.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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John McCook said his father and grandparents were glad that Boyd talked to them about what happened.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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Shooting happened after neighbor stopped by mailbox At 5:51 p.m., on July 22, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police were called about shooting outside a home in the 100 block of Randolph Street.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
29 July 2025
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Suspect is Michael Paul Brown and was last seen in the Stumptown area.—
Jenna Sundel
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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But a lot of people seem to have seen the Ricky Gervais sketch.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
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Every day brings a new word, and everyone around the world is trying to solve the same puzzle.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Nicely done, Dex! Episode 5 also brings Harrison and Dexter closer together.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Accompany.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accompany. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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