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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
Guests under age 18 are also welcome, but they must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian until 9 p.m., according to a press release.
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
Among pregnant people, for example, infections that are accompanied by fever in the second trimester raise the risk of autism for their eventual baby.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2025
In one scene, Angela is accompanying Lee in the hospital as the latter woman undergoes her third round of IVF.
—James Factora, Them., 16 Apr. 2025
The first is that hunting season may be accompanied by broader risks of injury that have not been well appreciated.
—Time, 16 Apr. 2025
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
Among pregnant people, for example, infections that are accompanied by fever in the second trimester raise the risk of autism for their eventual baby.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2025
In one scene, Angela is accompanying Lee in the hospital as the latter woman undergoes her third round of IVF.
—James Factora, Them., 16 Apr. 2025
The first is that hunting season may be accompanied by broader risks of injury that have not been well appreciated.
—Time, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompany
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The apparent fan made critical comments Wednesday about the press, according to People and BBC News, and Harry was escorted out of the courtroom.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Thousands of workers were fired and escorted out of their buildings by security.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2025
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Chicago Tribune The end of the ACC Tournament coincided with Notre Dame’s spring break, offering the team a few days off.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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The move coincides with the Mediterranean country's growing tourism industry, which saw a 4% increase in visitor numbers between 2023 and 2024, with a steady influx of travelers throughout the year.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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On April 13, Princess Eugenie, 35, attended the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain with her husband Jack Brooksbank, sister Princess Beatrice, brother-in-law Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, cousin Zara Tindall and Zara's husband, Mike Tindall, and cousin Peter Phillips with his girlfriend, Harriet Sperling.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Diddy's Friday hearing was attended by his son, Justin Combs, and his mom, Janice Combs.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The incident with Lauren had understandably raised questions on whether Weezer’s set would still happen.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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There was a feeling that the country was coming out of a massive crisis and that global institutions had a responsibility to help rebuild the country, strengthen its healthcare system, and make sure an outbreak like this could never happen again.—
The Dial,
The Dial,
10 Apr. 2025
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Now in their early to mid-30s, both authors have seen their stories grow into global phenomena, with millions of readers and successful film adaptations.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Apple, which relies on a supply chain based largely in China, saw shares climb 2.2%.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Billionaire Trump backer: Wait 90 days before bringing 'hammer down' on China Billionaire investor Bill Ackman, a Trump supporter now at odds with the president over tariffs, called April 13 for a three-month pause on China.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
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The showdown is the most significant legal challenge brought against Meta in the company's roughly 20-year history.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Accompany.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accompany. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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