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
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Seeing his grandson suffer, Geppetto (Richard Brake) gifts him a new companion, the titular puppet.
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Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
27 June 2026
Born in a facility out West, Yonnie was about 3 months old when she and her companion bear, Kodiak, were flown to Charlotte to meet their new keepers, officials said.
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Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
For this reason, opting for white clover is recommended for companion planting.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 June 2026
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Lili Cuevas has been attending camp for the last four years and always brings a special companion with her.
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Conor McGill,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Seeing his grandson suffer, Geppetto (Richard Brake) gifts him a new companion, the titular puppet.
—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
27 June 2026
Born in a facility out West, Yonnie was about 3 months old when she and her companion bear, Kodiak, were flown to Charlotte to meet their new keepers, officials said.
—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2026
For this reason, opting for white clover is recommended for companion planting.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for companion
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And in a separate ongoing civil case, the city has issued nearly two dozen subpoenas seeking a broad array of GPS and social media data on Hubbard and his associates, according to his attorney Bryan Pease.
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In hospitality, that means making associates more productive, owners more effective and guests more satisfied.
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Welcome to Climate Point, your weekly guide to the latest news about climate, energy and the environment.
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While some details are still forthcoming, this guide explains how these accounts work, including details about who is eligible, what free money is available and how to maximize the long-term growth potential.
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Overall, half of Americans (50%) support displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms, including 83% of White evangelicals and 72% of Republicans.
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The Twins’ bats answered in their half of the second, with four hits and three runs.
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The film, released as an accompaniment to the band’s 2017 album, Spirit, is a curious reminder of the path music takes after it’s released into the world.
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Perhaps a tool gift would be the perfect accompaniment.
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The Munizes included the same statement in a new post that instead was accompanied by a photo of the family of three.
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The oversized Route 66 sign accompanying the treat is perfect for a selfie background, and the statue is located next to the Rich & Creamy Ice Cream Shop.
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As reflected in an email thread used in the Watson case, Valentine reacted skeptically in 2019 when a colleague told her a particular hospital wanted to exit its contract with Mead Johnson.
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The incident sparked a one-game suspension for Thomas and another discourse about the treatment Clark has received from her WNBA colleagues in the floor.
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Unusually, they are not accompanied by a police escort, which makes the day’s search even riskier.
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But when asked whether drivers should expect rolling closures, escorts or other traffic-control measures, another department spokesperson, Officer Alayna Gonzalez, said those decisions would depend on organizers and law enforcement’s assessment of safety needs.
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Take a friend and have that person take a cell phone so that person can call 911 for help.
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In that episode, lone wolf Gibbs got a new special friend, an adorable dog.
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“Companion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companion. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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