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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
Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Thinking globally and acting locally means electing people of vision, not people who couldn't find their way out of a paper bag without a lobbyist lighting their way under the table, or down the wrong path where for-profit companies rule and teachers are scapegoated for society's failures.
—Shelley Smith Special To The Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
Almost two years after 13 people were arrested for allegedly damaging Stanford University’s executive offices during a June 2024 protest urging the school to divest from companies linked to Israel, five defendants are now on trial in Santa Clara County Superior Court.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2026
As a keystone in the AI boom, Nvidia has also been caught up in concerns that trillions of dollars are being poured into AI companies that are overhyped and overvalued, forming a bubble that will burst.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Since their inception, social media companies have implemented protective measures for users such as filtering bullying comments and enabling minors to opt out of seeing personalized ads.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Tech companies are poised for a big win if Europe waters down its digital regulations overhaul and makes compliance voluntary.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
There are multiple companies willing to reimburse you for your time, expertise and feedback.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
For years, fashion companies like Ralph Lauren pulled their products from Macy’s stores to sell more of their products direct to consumers online and at their own stores.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
Every January, companies from around the world gather to flaunt new technologies, products and services.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Thinking globally and acting locally means electing people of vision, not people who couldn't find their way out of a paper bag without a lobbyist lighting their way under the table, or down the wrong path where for-profit companies rule and teachers are scapegoated for society's failures.
—Shelley Smith Special To The Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
Almost two years after 13 people were arrested for allegedly damaging Stanford University’s executive offices during a June 2024 protest urging the school to divest from companies linked to Israel, five defendants are now on trial in Santa Clara County Superior Court.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2026
As a keystone in the AI boom, Nvidia has also been caught up in concerns that trillions of dollars are being poured into AI companies that are overhyped and overvalued, forming a bubble that will burst.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Since their inception, social media companies have implemented protective measures for users such as filtering bullying comments and enabling minors to opt out of seeing personalized ads.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Tech companies are poised for a big win if Europe waters down its digital regulations overhaul and makes compliance voluntary.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
There are multiple companies willing to reimburse you for your time, expertise and feedback.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
For years, fashion companies like Ralph Lauren pulled their products from Macy’s stores to sell more of their products direct to consumers online and at their own stores.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for companies
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One of the most recognizable celebrations is lion dance troupes, a dramatic tradition meant to usher in the New Year and expel evil spirits.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
2 Jan. 2026
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Once again, Bay Area troupes are offering a wide array of versions of the ballet that dominates the winter dance season and which historians estimate accounts for 40 percent of ballet company box office income each year.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
6 Dec. 2025
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As of January 7, seven teams are looking for a new coach, including the Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, Las Vegas Raiders, Tennessee Titans, Atlanta Falcons, and Arizona Cardinals.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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That's not to mention the lower ranks where teams like James Madison or Tulane might find their way into the 12-team field, only to get obliterated in the playoff and lose their coaches and half their players to Power Five schools along the way.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Critics say appetite from firms like Pretium, Blackstone, and others has driven up prices and pushed homebuilders to build to Wall Street specs, rather than increasing the number of disappearing starter homes.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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According to the World Economic Forum’s 2025 Future of Jobs Report, employers estimate that 39% of core skills — such as problem-solving and communication — will be disrupted by 2030, with 40% of firms planning to reduce their workforce specifically due to AI automation.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 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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Koma shared the photo of Tisdale French that accompanies her Cut essay, but with his head superimposed onto her body.—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
8 Jan. 2026
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Kiyan has never shied from the spotlight that accompanies his dad.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Truckloads of cookies were unloaded Wednesday afternoon at the Shelly Ridge Service Center in Lafayette Hill, where thousands of boxes will be distributed to local Girl Scout troops ahead of sales beginning next week.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The annual fundraiser gives troops the opportunity to sell boxes for their troop and develop life skills like goal-setting, decision-making, money management and business ethics.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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That property is now deemed uninhabitable by the city, but power crews are working on it.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Times found that a battalion chief ordered firefighters to roll up their hoses and leave the burn area despite complaints by crews that the ground still was smoldering.—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Media investors should revisit the demise of MGM, Columbia, RKO, and other such creative enterprises, when industrial capital muscled its way in, only to drive out the talent that made these assets valuable.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
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His victory awarded him a $1,500 NIL deal from Pangos which runs an All-American basketball camp among its basketball enterprises.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Companies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companies. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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