1
as in associate
a person frequently seen in the company of another
the reckless companions of one's youth
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2
as in guide
one that accompanies another for protection, guidance, or as a courtesy
a dapper gentleman who's a frequent companion of widowed dowagers at society galas
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3
as in half
either of a pair matched in one or more qualities
a sketch that is a companion to the original drawing
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as in accompaniment
something that is found along with something else
the report and its companion recommendations for action
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as in to accompany
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship
movie heroes are often companioned by wisecracking sidekicks
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Recent Examples of companion
Sergio Candido, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
The primary cardholder and up to eight companions on the same reservation receive Group 5 boarding.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 June 2023
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Noun
Vaughn and another companion briefly took Ferguson's hat, but then returned it.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
The primary cardholder and up to eight companions on the same reservation receive Group 5 boarding.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Muti has companioned with many composers throughout his life, but maybe especially with Mozart and Verdi.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for companion
Noun
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The Ohio State University has denied a petition to remove the name of Les Wexner—the billionaire fashion magnate, longtime OSU donor and business associate of Jeffrey Epstein—from the football practice facility at the school’s Woody Hayes Athletic Center.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Biden administration held negotiations with the Taliban to swap Americans detained in Afghanistan for Muhammad Rahim al Afghani, a Guantanamo Bay detainee alleged to have been an associate of Osama bin Laden, but the talks ultimately fell through.—
Camilla Schick,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Skywatchers hoping to capture their own views of distant solar system comets should check out our roundups of the best smart telescopes, cameras and lenses for astrophotography, along with our guide on how to view and photograph comets.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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To help ease your planning, consider this handy guide for each island’s must-visit features, proving there is something for everyone in this Caribbean gem.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Well up for the fight in front of their boisterous fans at the Estadio da Luz, however, Benfica went ahead 3-1 before half time and secured a heroic 4-2 win, plus qualification to the knockout phase playoff on goal difference, thanks to goalkeeper Anatoli Trubin’s 98th minute header.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The severed half plopped limply back into her bowl.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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But hoove-adjacent fashions aren’t a contemporary invention in the least, instead originating in 15th-century Japan in the form of split-toe socks, which were a common accompaniment to kimonos.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Its home will be the Ten Hotel Gurnee, where Arden envisions regular performances of a variety of orchestra music, from pops to classical, played with dinner accompaniment.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Equally indulgent is the flâneur suite that is accompanied by a palatial terrace complete with a Japanese garden with a soaking tub overlooking the New York skyline.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Find our accompanying Bad Bunny essay here, and all the rest of our essays and podcasts related to the list here.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
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That the officers often swept up groups of colleagues, friends and family members was probably a matter of convenience more than anything else.—
M. Gessen,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Citi has enjoyed a 70% adoption rate of its proprietary AI tools, according to 2025 fourth-quarter findings, and colleagues across 84 countries interacted with the bank’s AI tools over 21 million times.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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With an escort from deputies, the van drove the air marshals to the Sheriff's Department's Century Station.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Volunteers have also organized grocery deliveries and court escorts for neighbors facing the threat of capture and deportation.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2026
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My friends have been shoved down, tear gassed, pulled over by ICE.—
Katherine Packert Burke,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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On one occasion my friend was coming for dinner at my house.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Companion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companion. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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