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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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Despite the concerns raised by those present, the man was placed in handcuffs and escorted from the building, with the video ending as he was removed from the scene.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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He was escorted away from the scene by authorities.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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And that rapid genetic adaptation has coincided with a northward march of the pythons, which have now been detected—at least through detection of their DNA in environmental droppings—well beyond Lake Okeechobee.—
Stephen S. Hall,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Or, plan a visit during late June or early July to coincide with Vincy Mas, the nation's carnival celebration held primarily on St. Vincent.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 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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While most accounts suggest White Parties were free of criminal activities, other plaintiffs contend their abuse happened at these elite gatherings.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Along with Kym, Nicky and Kayla, my mom headed to see Ava and to tell her the barest bones of what had happened.—
Alex Ross,
People.com,
23 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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The location’s manager had left for the day when the Observer visited the Starbucks on Friday afternoon to see if the location will remain open once the nearby drive-through is built.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
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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Perry shared a series of photographs of Lucio growing up: at 3 months, 7 months, and a year old, with his hair getting longer and curlier each time, before bringing the now 18-month-old Lucio into the video.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Accompany.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accompany. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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