How to Use accompany in a Sentence

accompany

verb
  • She will accompany me to the store.
  • Ten adults accompanied the class on their field trip.
  • He will be accompanying her on the piano.
  • A delicious sauce accompanied the grilled fish.
  • Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult to see this movie.
  • Chardonnay to accompany the chocolate and cheese pairing.
    Kristy Alpert, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Loading your audio article Oh, the pleasures of watching a kid’s show accompanied by a school group.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 24 Oct. 2024
  • The jersey could accompany Ed and Donna's boys to Canton someday.
    Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Symptoms that accompany the syndrome include hives, low blood pressure, challenges with breathing, severe diarrhea and swelling.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 26 Oct. 2024
  • Small dogs can typically accompany you in the cabin, however, most airlines require them to remain inside a kennel tucked under the seat in front of you for the entire flight.
    Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Jan. 2023
  • For those with high neuroticism, the emotional volatility that accompanies this trait may lead to feelings of insecurity or self-doubt during what should be an intimate moment.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
  • Birkhead accompanied his daughter to the event and wore a tie that matched her blouse.
    Julie Tremaine, Peoplemag, 8 May 2023
  • She was accompanied by the choir of the Académie Haendel-Hendrix.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 11 Aug. 2024
  • She’s accompanied by a furtive guide named Ezekiel Sims (Tahar Rahim).
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2024
  • But its nickname is break-bone fever, for the severe chills that accompany a fever that can spike as high as 104°F.
    Alice Park, TIME, 15 July 2024
  • She was armed with a long rifle, wearing a trench coat and a backpack, and accompanied by a 4 or 5-year-old child.
    S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2024
  • The blisters can be accompanied by a fever, loss of appetite, and tiredness.
    Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 9 June 2023
  • The dashboard and a use-of-force report accompanying it can be found at dallaspolice.net/reports/Pages/force-analysis-data.aspx.
    Kelli Smith, Dallas News, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Such an injury is often accompanied by the sound or feeling of a pop in the knee, the Mayo Clinic reports.
    Erin Prater, Fortune Well, 3 Nov. 2023
  • In the following hours, I was lost in the daze that often accompanies a sudden death.
    Clarence B. Jones, The New Yorker, 18 July 2023
  • Furey spoke to Vogue about the different wigs and hairstyles that accompanied each phase.
    Kerensa Cadenas, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2023
  • The Telegram post was accompanied by a video showing dozens of pieces of debris believed to be from the new missile.
    Brad Lendon, CNN, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Anyone under 13 years old must be accompanied by an adult at the event.
    Beacon-News Staff, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Jack accompanied me to the pier but was only admitted as far as the outside gate.
    Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2023
  • The weather service says the lows tonight will drop into the 50s with a slight chance of showers tonight accompanied by modest winds.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2024
  • Ages 10 and up are welcome, and children must be accompanied by an adult.
    Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 3 July 2024
  • It’s then carved and served alongside the soup, accompanied by plenty of rice, tortillas, and a green salad.
    Karla Tatiana Vasquez, Saveur, 29 May 2024
  • But the added sugar in sweet beverages and desserts isn’t accompanied by these, and often isn’t needed by the body.
    Emily Mullin, WIRED, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Jimmy Fallon is ready to ring in the most wonderful time of the year, and the Tonight Show host will accompany his upcoming festive album with a television special.
    Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Employees could anticipate a career spanning four decades with one or two employers, accompanied by a steady increase in salary and responsibilities.
    Michael Horowitz, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024

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