as in supporter
someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support
a child-welfare cause that has made bedfellows of activists who are normally on opposite ends of the political spectrum
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Recent Examples of bedfellow
On the surface, Cannes and the Fast franchise would seem odd bedfellows, but there’s actually connective tissue here.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 May 2026
As a result, basil has plenty of excellent bedfellows, including other herbs, as well as vegetables and fruits.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Convenience and inaction are often bedfellows.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
That makes for some interesting bedfellows, by the way.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 May 2026
As a result, basil has plenty of excellent bedfellows, including other herbs, as well as vegetables and fruits.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Convenience and inaction are often bedfellows.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
That makes for some interesting bedfellows, by the way.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedfellow
Noun
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Several supporters said raising a Pride flag in town would help LGBTQ+ residents feel accepted.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Union supporters contend that the thousands of workers — despite different titles and job areas — face similar dis-empowerment in their day-to-day jobs.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Cherfilus-McCormick also called on the Democratic Party and allies to speak up about what Wasserman Schultz’s presence in the race means regarding Black political representation.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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But Pulte has close ties to Trump and has been a reliable ally to the President, having publicly attacked and helped initiate probes into several of his political enemies.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
2 June 2026
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“Bedfellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedfellow. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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