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
Judith Martin, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
Their other cat and dog companions.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 June 2023
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Noun
There is no etiquette rule about the order of eating things on your plate — and yet Miss Manners would think the enjoyment would lessen by its getting cold — or, in times of real scarcity, stolen by one’s dinner companion.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
Their other cat and dog companions.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 13 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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Tatevik Hunanyan serves as associate director, with Bull James serving as wrestling booker alongside associate wrestling booker, Brandon Scott.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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These associates regularly put in seventy-five-hour weeks on work that had been broken down into tasks requiring little skill and offering little legal education.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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While there, the dedicated house captain takes care of itinerary planning and sorting things like pre-arrival grocery shopping, dog walking, and childcare, while a personal guide and driver makes everything from dinner reservations to ski days a breeze.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Dec. 2025
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Below, your definitive guide to the sulfate-free shampoos for every hair type, concern, and budget.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Glamour,
11 Dec. 2025
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On top of that, Knicks head coach Mike Brown was critical of the refs over the Spurs’ free-throw discrepancy of 24 to New York’s eight in the second half.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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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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Bo ssam, a Korean family-style dish that pairs tender pork belly, leafy wrappers and a table of accompaniments, makes a fun dinner party meal.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
15 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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They were accompanied by an adult coach at the time of the crash.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
11 Dec. 2025
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It’ll be accompanied by celebrity clothier William Wilson, who will occupy a 300-square foot space.—
Jessica Swannie,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Dec. 2025
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Yaroslavsky has been pitching her park proposal as a less risky alternative to one backed by a coalition of park organizations and several of her colleagues.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Meanwhile, with Anas forced into hiding, a colleague who worked with him on the documentary, Amad Hussein Swali, was murdered in a shooting, a crime for which nobody has been caught.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Already juggling multiple jobs, including as a personal escort, Lynette goes to increasing extremes to make her deadline.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
24 Aug. 2025
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One Democratic representative, Nicole Collier, slept in the Capitol building on Monday night rather than accept a police escort.—
Joseph Ax,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Winston’s phone filled up with photos of Wilber with friends, teachers and counselors.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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President Barack Obama has called on several high-profile friends to celebrate the opening of his new presidential center in Chicago.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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“Companion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companion. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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