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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 custodial deputies involved were Spenser Heichlinger and Trenton Howze, according to Sheriff’s Office records accompanying the video’s release.
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Darrell Smith
may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Although this accompanied substantial price reductions, consumers believed the store had actually become more expensive.
—Alison J. Stein, thehustle.co, 1 May 2026
Officers then responded to the scene, accompanied by an employee with keys.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Meyer would accompany Si and his wife, Victoria, on countless art-buying trips around the world.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
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Darrell Smith
may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Although this accompanied substantial price reductions, consumers believed the store had actually become more expensive.
—Alison J. Stein, thehustle.co, 1 May 2026
Officers then responded to the scene, accompanied by an employee with keys.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Meyer would accompany Si and his wife, Victoria, on countless art-buying trips around the world.
—Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompany
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The videos — predominantly filmed at the Church of Scientology building in Hollywood, California — show participants rushing inside, often dodging church members and security guards, until they are escorted out.—
Joe Kottke,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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Zapata was escorted back to his home by a police motorcade, the video shows.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 May 2026
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The launch is expected to coincide with the 250th anniversary in July.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
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This increase in spending has coincided with more layoffs in the tech sector.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The board approved $7,400 in travel expenses for two members of the mayor’s staff who plan to attend.—
Jeff Abell,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2026
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Detectives believe the incident began with an argument between two women attending the gathering and escalated into an altercation between rival gang members, the police chief said.—
Hannah Schoenbaum,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Officials are still trying to determine what happened aboard the ship, which commands fares of up to $28,845 for a 46-day journey that includes a tour of the Antarctica Peninsula and stops in Tierra del Fuego on the southern edge of Argentina.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Voters who won the case wanted the transfer to happen without the waiting period to grant more time for new maps to be drawn.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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The victim, who hails from the same town as Wick, had also come to see the show and was hanging out with the rapper beforehand at a party in Wick’s nearby rental, the affidavit said.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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These events reverberate around the world, especially among Jews who see themselves as being part of a transnational community.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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As the Moon enters Sagittarius, your 4th House of Home becomes more active, bringing attention to your environment and emotional base.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Banda scored again in the 39th minute to bring her league-leading total to seven goals.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 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 8 May. 2026.
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