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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
This time, he was accompanied by 17 executives, mostly from tech and financial firms, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Apple CEO Tim Cook and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
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Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Whistling warblers and rat-tat-tatting woodpeckers accompanied the splish-splash of our kayak paddles through the Cache River Wetlands—one of the northernmost bald cypress swamps in the United States.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
According to Northside Women’s Health, research has found that 46% of post-menopausal women reported voice changes, often accompanied by throat dryness and hoarseness.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
The Princess of Wales is reportedly set to accompany Prince William to India in November for his 2026 Earthshot Prize awards ceremony in Mumbai, according to The Mirror.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
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Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Whistling warblers and rat-tat-tatting woodpeckers accompanied the splish-splash of our kayak paddles through the Cache River Wetlands—one of the northernmost bald cypress swamps in the United States.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
According to Northside Women’s Health, research has found that 46% of post-menopausal women reported voice changes, often accompanied by throat dryness and hoarseness.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
The Princess of Wales is reportedly set to accompany Prince William to India in November for his 2026 Earthshot Prize awards ceremony in Mumbai, according to The Mirror.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompany
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The disruptive passenger was escorted off the aircraft and issued a no-fly ban by Qantas, according to The Guardian and 9 News.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Espada and an athletic trainer met Altuve at the top step of the dugout and escorted him to the team’s clubhouse.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Just up the hill from Union Station, the National WWI Museum and Memorial will offer weekend-long activities that coincide with the Liberty Memorial’s 100th anniversary.—
Dan Kelly
May 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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The latest pressure campaign includes a coming indictment — expected to be announced on Wednesday, to coincide with Cuba’s independence day — against Raúl Castro, Cuba’s 94-year-old former president, who still holds significant sway over its government.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
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Fanning even attended her first birthday party.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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In response to the news of the UFT’s endorsement, Lander campaign spokesperson Emily Minster pointed to Lander’s past both attending and sending his children to public school.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Little happens other than chain-smoking, costume changes and interminable shots of color-shifting strobe lighting splaying across the cast’s cheekbones.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Last July, when Colbert announced the end of the Late Show franchise on CBS, many wondered what happens when shows that function as cultural town squares begin to disappear?—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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The backstory South America’s largest city sprawls as far as the eye can see with towers and highways, which explains how this part of town (not the most central) has become a hub for meetings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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But drivers wouldn’t immediately see that full amount shaved off their bills under a suspension.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Mercury enters Gemini in your 5th House of Creativity, bringing fresh language, playful ideas, and more courage around self expression.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The holiday weekend brought even more people into the city.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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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 20 May. 2026.
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