How to Use accompany in a Sentence

accompany

verb
  • She will accompany me to the store.
  • Ten adults accompanied the class on their field trip.
  • He will be accompanying her on the piano.
  • A delicious sauce accompanied the grilled fish.
  • Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult to see this movie.
  • Wear it to accompany a bright dress or top for a day on the town.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
  • The text was accompanied by a short video of the work.
    — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 26 May 2026
  • Near the coast, the surge will be accompanied by large waves.
    — Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Near the coast, the surge will be accompanied by large waves.
    — Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The sounds of booms accompanied by alerts on their phones.
    — Megan De Mar, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Jeff gave me a recipe for a chorizo cream sauce that would accompany a squid dish.
    — Joel Stein, Town & Country, 28 Nov. 2022
  • And all rounds are accompanied by scenic views and cool breezes coming off the lake.
    — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Both of these new acoustic songs have lyric videos to accompany them.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 21 July 2022
  • The name comes from the strong northeast winds that accompany the storm.
    — Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2022
  • Some gusty winds and heavy downpours may accompany the stronger storms.
    — Dallas News, 1 Oct. 2021
  • Some storms also were accompanied by strong winds and hail.
    — Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
  • How and why toxins accompany some blooms is still a bit of a mystery.
    — Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2021
  • The cozy living room here is accompanied by a full kitchen and a billiards room.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
  • Each target is accompanied by a handy graphic to help point the way.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Must a maid of honor accompany the bride to shop for dresses?
    — Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 30 July 2022
  • One was about Snow Dog, his dog that accompanied him to class.
    — Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The warmth will be accompanied by light south-southwest winds of around 5 mph.
    — Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
  • The music will be accompanied by film clips.
    — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Birkhead accompanied his daughter to the event and wore a tie that matched her blouse.
    — Julie Tremaine, Peoplemag, 8 May 2023
  • The new mayor would have to steer the city through the challenges that accompany its growth.
    — Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Clear skies will likely stay in the evening, accompanied by an overnight low around 3.
    — Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2026
  • That mill is accompanied by a trio of electric motors, though, two up front and one in the back.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Serve it as a main course accompanied by a vegetable-rich green salad.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Adults must accompany children and should bring a basket for the eggs.
    — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Cassidy had accompanied him for the first part of the trip, but left a few days before his death.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025

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