- present tense form of accompany (3rd person singular).
accompanies
Example Sentences
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The findings raise the possibility that Heliconius butterflies largely avoid the physical deterioration that accompanies aging in most animals.
From Science Daily • Jun. 22, 2026
The statement said: "Fully practising Sikhs who wear a Kirpan should continue to recognise the serious responsibility that accompanies it, together with the limited legal protection that exists for wearing it for genuine religious purposes."
From BBC • May 28, 2026
An expo accompanies the Desert Dog Police K9 Trials in Scottsdale, Ariz., where agencies show off new techniques and equipment.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
The perceived loss of independence and control that accompanies moving into an assisted-living facility adds an additional layer of concern.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
When we listen to a song, a musical phrase usually accompanies a phrase of lyrics; a verse or refrain emerges from a short poem.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
