ACCOMPANY Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

accompany

verb

ə-ˈkəmp-nē

Definition of accompany

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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as in to coincide

to occur or exist at the same time a general feeling of weariness often accompanies a cold

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Recent Examples of accompany Underage customers typically need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian, but some cities and counties may have additional regulations. — Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026 Tornado potential will increase as rain bands accompanying Isaias approach the northeastern Gulf Coast Friday evening and overnight. — Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026 Beleshayi expects American suppliers to accompany new US mining investments and form businesses with Congolese partners. — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026 Like the squeezy dumpling, this one has a blushing cartoon face and accompanying tan steamer basket. — Eva Flowe october 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accompany

Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompany

Verb

Furthermore, all guests with disabilities will be taken care of and escorted by a lodge host to any of the areas on site, from the restaurant to the swimming pool.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The retaliation begins outside the chapel, where Ellen uses her bow to quietly pick off the guard escorting the hostages, allowing the women to escape and seize his weapons.

— Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of escort

Verb

Advertisement The rise of these groups also coincides with a long-running audiobook boom.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
Two of the three strongest on record — in 1982-83 and 1997-98 — coincided with above-average precipitation in California and caused considerable damage.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of coincide

Verb

The TikTok user who posted the video of Anderson suggested that the women had booked to attend eight performances.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his Bulgarian counterpart Rumen Radev attended a ceremony at Thessaloniki's Museum of Byzantine Civilization, where the remains were kept, before the handover.

— COSTAS KANTOURIS, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of attend

Verb

Generally, meetings happen at least once per year, but the cadence may vary based on complexity and the scope of the engagement.

— Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Though he’s dedicated to Snook’s Arm, Calvin realizes that strange things are happening.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of happen

Verb

But the argument for Oura’s valuation depends on whether or not investors are seeing it as a single-product hardware maker or something bigger and more expansion potential.

— Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026
Audiences unaware that Altman is gay might pick up on subtle hints in Garfield’s performance, before Musk jokes about it during a dinner scene or a boyfriend is finally seen well into the film.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of see

Verb

Back at the hotel, the rooftop pool offers a welcome reset after a day exploring DTLA, while the gym is well-equipped and justifies bringing a set of workout clothes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
With production costs rising, broadcasters are also bringing partners together to finance new series and share the investment.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of bring

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