as in accompanying
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship
movie heroes are often companioned by wisecracking sidekicks
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Diehard fans, Mastromartino said, can alleviate the emotional stress accompanying a loss by controlling their viewing environment.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026 -
An accompanying video set to high-energy rock-dance music shows Maxima smiling in green army fatigues before jumping into a pool, then rock climbing in a helmet.—
Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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After an hour in the lounge, the staff began escorting us to the train.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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In photos of the arrest, authorities can be seen escorting suspect Kyle Wagner from an apartment building in Minneapolis.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Physically and socially active, the Madisons still enjoy going on dates, sharing meals with friends, attending concerts and monthly visits to senior center across Henry County.—
Yolanda Harris,
AJC.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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More than 25 years on and Langley — now chair of NBCUniversal Entertainment and one of the most powerful and respected execs in the industry — is probably attending fewer BAFTA screenings.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Companioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companioning. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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