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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of bedfellow
This is a true unlikely bedfellows situation, driven almost entirely by Lenya’s concern for his wife and son, who are in their government’s crosshairs.
—
Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 May 2026
In the wake of the Palisades Fire, political archrivals tasked with the re-build became strange bedfellows, tethered to the same torch.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Was the arrangement, which rendered me and my grandfather bedfellows, a coincidence?
—Gabrielle Glancy, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2026
On the surface, Cannes and the Fast franchise would seem odd bedfellows, but there’s actually connective tissue here.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for bedfellow
Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 15 May 2026
In the wake of the Palisades Fire, political archrivals tasked with the re-build became strange bedfellows, tethered to the same torch.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Was the arrangement, which rendered me and my grandfather bedfellows, a coincidence?
—Gabrielle Glancy, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2026
On the surface, Cannes and the Fast franchise would seem odd bedfellows, but there’s actually connective tissue here.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for bedfellow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedfellow
Noun
-
The pending bill’s supporters say its changes are designed to address cases like that of Gilberto Guttierrez, a Los Angeles County man who has been accused of attacking his wife four times over the last 12 years.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
-
One of those fans was England supporter Sebastian Oldfield.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
Noun
-
Longtime transatlantic partners now differ on issues ranging from the conduct and conclusion of the Iran war to support for Ukraine; meanwhile, Japan fears the US is prioritizing accommodating China over backing its Asian allies.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
-
Throughout June and into the later summer months, Charlotte’s LGBTQ+ community and its allies are coming together through wellness events, festivals and large-scale celebrations that continue to strengthen the city’s culture of acceptance and belonging.—
Amari Riley
June 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bedfellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedfellow. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
