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noun

ˈkəmp-nē How to pronounce company (audio)
Definition of companynext
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as in troupe
an organized group of stage performers a city that is fortunate enough to have two thriving opera companies

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as in team
a group of people working together on a task a company of carpenters constructed the frame of the house in no time

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as in firm
a commercial or industrial activity or organization she works for a construction company

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as in community
the feeling of closeness and friendship that exists between companions enjoying each other's company

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as in presence
a position within view I would prefer that you not mock your so-called friends while in my company

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verb

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as in to travel
to come or be together as friends in her sermon the minister noted that Jesus had companied with the least privileged and most disadvantaged members of society

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as in to accompany
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship may the Good Lord company you on your journey home

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Recent Examples of company
Noun
Netflix shares fell more than 8% in after-hours trading Thursday as the company’s earnings forecast disappointed investors. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 17 July 2026 The issue reflects the widespread information issues tech companies’ AI data-scrapers have run into. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026 The company said that live event programming accounted for six of the top 10 new member sign-up days during the past five years. — Peter White, Deadline, 16 July 2026 Chief Executive Officer Stuart Simpson said defense has become a strategic priority for the company. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for company
Recent Examples of Synonyms for company
  1. troupe
  2. team
  3. firm
  4. community
  5. presence
  6. travel
  7. accompany
  8. crew
Noun
  • The party was thrown by the immersive troupe Elrow, and actors dressed as psychedelic farm animals danced on stilts under 600 kilograms of confetti.
    — Max Marshall, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026
  • Like many artists and managers NPR reached out to, this dance troupe manager requested that NPR not use their name out of fear that there would be reprisals against their future visa applications.
    — Josie Fischels, NPR, 14 July 2026
Definition of troupe
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  • Members of the Purple City Genetics team teach passersby about the science and art of breeding marijuana, while providing advice to budding home growers and selling plant starts.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2026
  • And maybe England’s national team did save all of its fans who made it to the match.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026
Definition of team
Noun
  • The 29-year-old, who works for an accountancy firm, was born in the Cheshire town of Crewe, 50 miles from Liverpool, but has lived in Chicago for the past seven years.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Apple and Google have long dominated the smartphone market, combining for roughly 5 billion active Android phones and iPhones worldwide, according to market research firm Omdia.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
Definition of firm
Noun
  • The rebrand reflects a broader shift in how the disability community wants to be represented, and who gets to make that call.
    — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • The pastor didn’t suggest endorsing candidates, but instead focusing on issues, like advocating for immigration reform, and using religion as a tool for community organizing.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
Definition of community
Noun
  • The call led to a massive local, state and federal law enforcement presence racing up the one-lane road to the campsite, located 2,000 feet up in rough terrain in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, authorities said.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • The gallery has an international presence, having shown work at art fairs across the US, London, Basel, and Mexico City.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 17 July 2026
Definition of presence
Verb
  • Stories about Chin traveled through Kerrville as quickly as the floodwaters.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Hugo Ekitike, Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley, who are still recovering from long-term injuries, are set to travel and continue their rehab in the States.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of travel
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  • Reeves announced the new opening date on Vimeo accompanied by the first camera test footage of Robert Pattinson’s return as the Dark Knight.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 15 July 2026
  • Additionally, the future king recently accompanied the Princess of Wales to Wimbledon for the men’s final.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026
Definition of accompany
Noun
  • The crew aboard the vessel that was reportedly struck in the Strait of Hormuz Monday has abandoned the ship and are currently in a lifeboat, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center said in an update early Tuesday local time.
    — Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • After a couple of rounds of throwing up and an evaluation by the doctor, Coop is okay, but the whole thing puts a fright into the crew, and especially into Joy.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026
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“Company.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/company. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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