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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4
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
Sarah Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2026
The device pairs with a companion app called Pulsetto Wellness, which lets users adjust the device, track progress and choose programs.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 June 2023
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Noun
This versatile companion bag is crafted from soft, pebbled vegan leather that’s easy to wipe clean.
—Sarah Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2026
The device pairs with a companion app called Pulsetto Wellness, which lets users adjust the device, track progress and choose programs.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 3 June 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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Ingrassia, a twenty-nine-year-old associate at the McBride Law Firm, had worked on the case against Hadley.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Broadcast associate, Mariah Johnson.—
Heather Abbott,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Songtams' guides can bring you to local temples and arrange cultural experiences to the Yunnan Nationalities Village showcasing ethnic minority cultures like the Yi, Bai, and Dai people.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Be sure to check out Bee reporter Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado’s newcomer’s guide to Sacramento’s LGBTQ bars, churches, drag shows and more.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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That lead was cut in half when Callihan jumped on a first-pitch fastball from Ohtani and sent it 427 feet over the right-field seats for his first major-league home run.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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The Spurs dominated the first half, right from the opening tip, even before Knicks fans, including celebrities Taylor Swift, Timothée Chalamet and others had a chance to sit down in their seats.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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The menu consists of six or so cocktails for parties of up to six guests, served over a two-hour period with light appetizers and accompaniments like Taiwanese chicken nuggets topped with caviar.—
Mike Jordan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2026
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The best accompaniment to Le Burger is the Samkus.—
Tony Sachs,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The artist was an accomplished draftsman, and drawings accompanied nearly every step of his career.—
Barbara Isenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Each chaperone may accompany up to six guests ages 15 and under.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Nguyen addressed her colleagues’ concerns directly on Tuesday.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Last week, Lang and her colleagues rallied outside the NLAB offices to voice their opposition to the return-to-office mandate in light of the information that the state does not have sufficient space to accommodate all returning employees.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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Families were told the goal is to do the safe escorts in one day during 2-hour windows.—
Tammy Mutasa,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Chatfield’s son Rhodes arrived approximately two hours after his dad’s police escort.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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Aiyuk has posted pictures of himself wearing a hat of the Washington Commanders, whose quarterback, Jayden Daniels, is one of Aiyuk’s closest friends and former Arizona State teammates.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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That year, even major characters and first-person narrators wound up dead, killed by strangers or friends or family members, often by parents, or serial murderers, or in accidents, usually right at the end at the story, no warning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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“Companion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companion. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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