accompanies

verb

Definition of accompaniesnext
present tense third-person singular of accompany
1
as in attends
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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2
as in coincides
to occur or exist at the same time a general feeling of weariness often accompanies a cold

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Recent Examples of accompanies This time around, Madea accompanies her friend Eileen (Anna Maria Horsford) to a small, rural town to visit the latter's daughter, Lacey (Tika Sumpter). — Cydney Lee and Kevin Jacobsen Published, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024 However, the surge in tourism often accompanies bustling crowds, especially in peak seasons. — Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 As is often the case with a Hammons exhibition, no press release or description accompanies the upcoming Hauser & Wirth show. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accompanies
  1. attends
  2. coincides
  3. happens
  4. sees
  5. brings
Verb
  • Carrie Underwood attends the 2024 Songwriters Hall Of Fame induction and awards gala on June 13, 2024, in New York City.
    — Alex Sundby, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Ferrell is fan of the Los Angeles Kings and regularly attends their games, but never as Buddy the Elf.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of attends
Verb
  • And even that's complicated by the fact that the spring election sometimes coincides with high-profile presidential primaries that drive turnout.
    — Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The launch coincides with KM Music Conservatory’s 16th anniversary.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of coincides
Verb
  • Weird stuff happens in those, just like Notre Dame at USC on the same weekend.
    — Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That often happens with the college trips.
    — La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of happens
Verb
  • Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Of the two that would be acquired through a trade (Suzuki and Robert), Rosenthal sees the latter as being the one who is more available.
    — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of sees
Verb
  • Reporting Deadline Which brings us back to the role of the individual.
    — Roger Trapp, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That brings her and partner Curtis (Gershwyn Eustache) into conflict with the wealthy and powerful ruling family of Kingston, with a possible connection to the London case that led to Millie's ouster from the Yard.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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