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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
Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
Today, the city is a major hub for tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Airbnb.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Beyond the work experience, which brought her into contact with production companies, Cissokho’s stay in the French capital introduced her to an array of different types of cinema, through the city’s vibrant arthouse exhibition scene.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
These companies had a progressive culture – decentralized and lean, with quick decision making and intensely focused on performance that rewarded employees.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
Five warming stations have been set up and utility companies said over 60% of municipal heating networks are in poor shape, without funds for repairs.
—Yuras Karmanau, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
More private sector companies should do the same.
—Curtis Reed, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Universities invest in Israeli weapons companies used by both ICE and the IDF.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
Many companies are opting for training sessions during the workday.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
Currently, companies only have to pay $300 and show proof of insurance to become registered to operate, and they might not be audited until a year or more later.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
Today, the city is a major hub for tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Airbnb.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
Beyond the work experience, which brought her into contact with production companies, Cissokho’s stay in the French capital introduced her to an array of different types of cinema, through the city’s vibrant arthouse exhibition scene.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026
These companies had a progressive culture – decentralized and lean, with quick decision making and intensely focused on performance that rewarded employees.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
Five warming stations have been set up and utility companies said over 60% of municipal heating networks are in poor shape, without funds for repairs.
—Yuras Karmanau, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
More private sector companies should do the same.
—Curtis Reed, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Universities invest in Israeli weapons companies used by both ICE and the IDF.
—Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
Many companies are opting for training sessions during the workday.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 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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Expect dance troupes, music and various cultural groups take over the streets for the afternoon.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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April may be the official Dallas Arts Month, but there aren’t nearly as many major theater and dance productions on the schedule as during February, a traditionally hectic period as North Texas troupes ramp up after the holiday break.—
Manuel Mendoza,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Cherry Creek’s boys and girls tennis teams once put up state-title streaks of 19 straight each.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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The group was never broken up into first, second and third teams, nobody dropped out, and a handful of those players ended up turning professional.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Like firms have told us for the last year, Friday’s ruling reduces uncertainty — but doesn’t eliminate it.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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By contrast, multiple losses for the tech firms could put them on the hook for billions of dollars in damages and force them to make changes to their platforms to avoid further litigation.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 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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Sandy percussion accompanies a journey up the Orinoco River.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Finally, Fisch just somehow always seems to manage to cast in such a way that high-quality singing accompanies truthful and vulnerable acting.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Many Minnesotans watched with worry as federal agents and National Guard troops hit the streets of Los Angeles last summer and Chicago in the fall.—
Nick Woltman,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
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Again, the Kremlin has not confirmed the figures, but Ukrainian officials recently boasted of killing 35,000 Russian troops in December alone.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Gove said public works crews will be working to clear snow in the coming days.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Homicide and nonfatal shooting totals fell again in 2023, but the city was roiled by robbery and carjacking crews responsible for an overall uptick in violence.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Board Diversity’s goal should be to de-risk the future of our enterprises and maximize their opportunities.—
Betsy Atkins,
Fortune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Latest updates More than 50% of enterprises' current software could be replaced by AI, the CEO of Mistral AI told CNBC on Wednesday.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Companies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companies. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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