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as in troupes
an organized group of stage performers
a city that is fortunate enough to have two thriving opera companies
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as in teams
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 firms
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
she works for a construction company
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as in associates
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 accompanies
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 companies
Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Continue reading … SILICON SQUEEZE — Tech companies put on notice as Meta caves to Florida's under-14 social media ban.
—FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Dixon brings over 30 years of financial leadership experience across restaurant, retail and entertainment companies.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Statsky noted that the episode reflects how the writers feel about the push by tech companies to optimize every part of our lives.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026
Since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Mississippians, especially on the Coast, have seen skyrocketing premiums as insurance companies account for the risk of natural disasters.
—Alex Rozier, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Still other entertainment outfits are more bullish about incorporating AI into day-to-day operations, some even asking staff to track their AI use, a practice more common at tech companies like Meta and Google.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Critics contend the industry plunders distressed companies, leading to downsizing and cost-cutting that hurts local communities, though other research has pushed back on that reputation.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The companies’ goal is to eventually offer autonomous rideshare options in 25 cities by 2031.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
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Jenkins said Lazo's crimes led ride-hailing companies to change their practices to increase rider safety.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Continue reading … SILICON SQUEEZE — Tech companies put on notice as Meta caves to Florida's under-14 social media ban.
—FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Dixon brings over 30 years of financial leadership experience across restaurant, retail and entertainment companies.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Statsky noted that the episode reflects how the writers feel about the push by tech companies to optimize every part of our lives.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026
Since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Mississippians, especially on the Coast, have seen skyrocketing premiums as insurance companies account for the risk of natural disasters.
—Alex Rozier, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Still other entertainment outfits are more bullish about incorporating AI into day-to-day operations, some even asking staff to track their AI use, a practice more common at tech companies like Meta and Google.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026
Critics contend the industry plunders distressed companies, leading to downsizing and cost-cutting that hurts local communities, though other research has pushed back on that reputation.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The companies’ goal is to eventually offer autonomous rideshare options in 25 cities by 2031.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
French sister companies The Jokers Films and Logical Pictures International (LPI) have boarded Michel Gondry‘s upcoming film Little Fears.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for companies
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Most weeks at the theater troupes hail from Connecticut, New York and around New England.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
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Irish dance troupes jumped and twisted every few hundred feet while bands armed with drums and bagpipes played plied their trade.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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For many years, the top pick was determined by a coin flip between the worst teams in the Western and Eastern Conferences.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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When the teams met earlier this season on Black Friday, UConn easily handled Illinois in a 74-61 victory.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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When workers are scarce, firms have to offer higher wages to attract and keep them.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The firms have already started integrating Grok into their IT systems in some cases, according to anonymous sources who spoke to The Times.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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Greene’s heart-to-heart media tour has been jarring liberals and anyone else who associates her with conspiratorial beliefs and outrageous comments.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
21 Nov. 2025
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Everyone associates that with us.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
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When Reverend Jeff Hood — a spiritual advisor who accompanies men on death row — reached out to him on Facebook, though, he was intrigued.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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From the beginning, the emphasis centered on preparation, consistency, and respect for the emotional complexity that accompanies divorce and custody matters.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Hezbollah resumed firing rockets from Lebanon into Israel, and Israel has sent troops into Lebanon, urging residents of whole neighborhoods of Beirut to evacuate.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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About 10 years ago, owner Rob Metz decided the plant tours for birthday parties and scouting troops should be more than just watching the process and getting a soda to drink.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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Chapel Hill Road was temporarily closed for several hours as crews worked to clear the area.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Maintenance crews carve up the streets while pedestrians squeeze by, each person absorbed in their own agendas.—
Françoise Mouly,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Sunnyvale detective said similar enterprises have involved multiple levels of operatives, with everyone getting paid different amounts.—
Megan Cassidy,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Industry Industry, a group of productive enterprises or organizations that produce or supply goods, services, or sources of income.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Companies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companies. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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