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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The World’s 50 Best Restaurants has released international dining guides since 2002.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Then be sure to read our picks of the best telescopes and binoculars for exploring the night sky, along with our beginner's guide to observing the moon!—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
Noun
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All the back-and-forth came to an ice-cold end to start the second half as the Knicks only mustered two points through the first five minutes of the third quarter, as the Spurs’ lead grew to as many as 14.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The pandemic weighed on the timeline, too, forcing a delay of roughly a year and a half.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Noun
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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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You’ll be served an aperitif, a charcuterie platter, local Swiss wine, coffee, and water, while a dedicated concierge—who will accompany you throughout the journey—shares historical insights for a more immersive experience.—
Lauren David,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Authorities also removed another 2-year-old child from the couple’s custody and scoured a field in Moreno Valley, accompanied by Jake Haro in a jail jumpsuit.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 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
Noun
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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 10 Jun. 2026.
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