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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
Diane Brady, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
With deadlines set, delayed and often re-announced with each press conference, companies can’t plan or invest.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
That’s the first benefit of its kind for Apple’s all-in-one subscription bundle, according to the companies.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Space agencies and private companies are working to bridge the gap between imagination and possibility, developing new life-support systems, medical technologies, and spacecraft capable of sustaining humans beyond Earth’s orbit.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
The lab brings together experts from leading fashion companies and Hongik University faculty to nurture talent equipped with both creativity and practical capability.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
Regulators allow companies to recover the cost, plus profits, through customers' bills.
—NPR, 16 Oct. 2025
As these companies look to expand their data center footprint, their capacity requirements are raising questions over whether existing power generation will be enough.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Kennedy has pressured companies to stop using synthetic food dyes, prompting red states to pass food-dye regulations of their own.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
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Trade patterns and alliances may shift but great companies understand the importance of rotating across geographies to develop talent for leadership roles.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
With deadlines set, delayed and often re-announced with each press conference, companies can’t plan or invest.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
That’s the first benefit of its kind for Apple’s all-in-one subscription bundle, according to the companies.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
Space agencies and private companies are working to bridge the gap between imagination and possibility, developing new life-support systems, medical technologies, and spacecraft capable of sustaining humans beyond Earth’s orbit.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
The lab brings together experts from leading fashion companies and Hongik University faculty to nurture talent equipped with both creativity and practical capability.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025
Regulators allow companies to recover the cost, plus profits, through customers' bills.
—NPR, 16 Oct. 2025
As these companies look to expand their data center footprint, their capacity requirements are raising questions over whether existing power generation will be enough.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Kennedy has pressured companies to stop using synthetic food dyes, prompting red states to pass food-dye regulations of their own.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for companies
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The family festival and artisan faire celebrates German culture with live entertainment, including Bavarian music and dance troupes, German food, international refreshments, two beer gardens and a marketplace with 125 local artisan vendors.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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The 43 year old has created multiple burlesque troupes with heavy metal and David Lynch themes, as well as a disco band and drag show credits to her name.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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According to the zoo, Maka was diagnosed with chromosomal abnormalities at just 5 years old but managed to thrive with the help of wildlife health and care teams.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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Fallon and Saint John share what their different career paths have taught them about personal branding, working collaboratively, managing teams, and how to navigate the changing media landscape.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
14 Oct. 2025
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Typically firms have allocated 10% of share offerings to retail traders, although some of the most recent IPOs have allocated a fifth of the offering to retail investors.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The latest chapter follows a battle between two powerful technology firms, Emcom and Dillinger, who face off against the same artificial intelligence barrier.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Everyone associates that with us.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
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Hunger can be another motivator, especially if your feline associates certain times or behaviors with food.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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The sound that accompanies his subsequent mechanical breakdown is every bit as nauseating as the show's more organic moments.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Some of her absentmindedness in that situation can be attributed to the sleep deprivation that accompanies life as new parent.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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On Tuesday morning, both Hamas and the Israel Defense Forces accused each other of violating the agreement after IDF troops opened fire on Palestinians, killing five.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
14 Oct. 2025
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National Guard troops and police poured into Black neighborhoods under the banner of restoring order, which was a mask for control.—
Josiah Bates,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
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The grounds crews can work on the grass sections in tight quarters underneath the concourses and get grow lamps on them even when they’re retracted.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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At the scene Sunday afternoon, crews worked to bring the fire under control, at one point ordering firefighters out of the building.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
13 Oct. 2025
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One hundred years ago, IBM got its start in Spain setting up tabulating machines for the country’s national telephone and telegraph company—peak technology at the time that was key in connecting people and enterprises.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Both children are working at rewarding enterprises.—
Christina Binkley,
Robb Report,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Companies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companies. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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