accompanying
adjective
ac·com·pa·ny·ing
ə-ˈkəmp-nē-iŋ 
-ˈkämp-;
-ˈkəm-pə-,
-ˈkäm-
: existing or occurring in association with or as a byproduct of something else
In addition to what's on the walls, the accompanying catalog features essays by young black writers …—
Greg Tate
Greg Tate… widening gulf between the rich and the poor and the accompanying disappearance of the middle classes.—Douglas Coupland
Douglas CouplandExamples of accompanying in a Sentence
you can enjoy your video games in here, but preferably without the accompanying sound effects
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Its jelly texture can get a little messy, but its accompanying spatula makes application way easier and cleaner.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 6 Apr. 2025
The main swimming pool and spa sit across the lawn at the back of the main residence, and its accompanying pool house offers one-bedroom, one-bath accommodations.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
Theater Kid and the accompanying audiobook are out May 6 wherever books and audiobooks are sold.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The right of publicity is found in state laws and there is no accompanying federal statute.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 6 Apr. 2025
The main swimming pool and spa sit across the lawn at the back of the main residence, and its accompanying pool house offers one-bedroom, one-bath accommodations.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
Theater Kid and the accompanying audiobook are out May 6 wherever books and audiobooks are sold.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The right of publicity is found in state laws and there is no accompanying federal statute.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for accompanying
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“Accompanying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accompanying. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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