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adjective

kən-ˈkä-mə-tənt How to pronounce concomitant (audio)
Definition of concomitantnext
as in attendant
present at the same time and place an improvement in the facilities led to a concomitant improvement in morale

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noun

kən-ˈkä-mə-tənt How to pronounce concomitant (audio)
as in accompaniment
something that is found along with something else disease is all too often one of the concomitants of poverty

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Recent Examples of concomitant
Adjective
The weekend’s peace talks in Islamabad mark Vance’s highest-profile assignment as vice president, with concomitant political risk. — Natalie Allison, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2026 Embracing the avian visitors, the double scoops and that long, long promenade is possible without the concomitant waves after all. — Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
The hope, for many in Vietnam, is that the war and all its concomitant struggles will fade into the oblivion of prosperity. — Damien Cave, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025 Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine and the concomitant rise in oil prices led to a 180-degree turn in Biden’s approach toward Riyadh. — F. Gregory Gause Iii, Foreign Affairs, 2 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for concomitant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concomitant
  1. attendant
  2. accompaniment
  3. accompanying
  4. associated
  5. concurrent
Adjective
  • Nearly 80 years later, New Jersey remains a lone holdout, legally locking in thousands of attendant jobs.
    — Jason Dressel, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Cyclosporiasis, and the attendant time burden for parents that comes with it, can be directly linked to recent pullbacks in the food safety system that has kept us safe for decades.
    — Corinne Low, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of attendant
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  • While many people associate satay with Indonesia, versions of the dish are also enjoyed across Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and other parts of the region, each with its own marinades, seasonings and accompaniments.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • Olivia Wilde and Eva Victor co-star in the film, which notably uses its score as both musical accompaniment and an in-world story element.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 28 July 2026
Definition of accompaniment
Adjective
  • But in 2011, the designer was arrested for antisemitic and racist incidents, which is sparking a backlash to his selection as the subject of the Met's exhibit and its accompanying gala.
    — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The track, and its accompanying music video, references definitive symbols and figures from Puerto Rico’s pro-independence movement, from activist Eugenio María de Hostos to the light blue flag.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026
Definition of accompanying
Adjective
  • Tracey Amon is seeking the complete valuation report and all associated work product, including the list of artworks examined, comparables considered, the valuation methodology, and all relevant correspondence.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Studies also suggest that individuals with migraine are more susceptible to brain freeze, probably because the trigeminal nerve and its associated pain pathways are already hypersensitive.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of associated
Adjective
  • Missouri would have been the only state in the country with such a requirement, called a concurrent majority, according to a review of state ballot measure rules compiled by the National Conference of State Legislatures.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The Basel location opened at Rheinsprung 1 in 2019, concurrent with Art Basel’s flagship fair, at which Gagosian was exhibiting.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 3 Aug. 2026
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