COMPANIONING Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

companioning

verb

present participle of companion

as in accompanying

to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship movie heroes are often companioned by wisecracking sidekicks

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The accompanying report, released in late May, found that the museum misused grants provided by the US Geological Survey, given for STATEMAP, its state geological mapping program.

— Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 31 July 2026
Kate, a huge tennis fan, presented the trophy to the winner of the women’s tournament, Linda Noskova—a moment captured in the video montage accompanying the post.

— Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026

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Lander then really made headlines when he was arrested by ICE agents while escorting (and trying to protect) a constituent in immigration court.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026
The footage shows two troopers slowly escorting the driver through waist-deep water while a strong current rushes past them.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

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Spending time with friends and enjoying activities like golf, fishing, or attending sporting events encourages connection and supports an active lifestyle.

— Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
Earlier this summer, the State Board of Education approved a measure that would also prevent undocumented students from attending the state’s 28 public colleges.

— Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026

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