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as in associates
a person frequently seen in the company of another
the reckless companions of one's youth
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as in guides
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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as in halves
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 accompaniments
something that is found along with something else
the report and its companion recommendations for action
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as in accompanies
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 companions
Ryley Amond, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
The settlement is a landmark moment for Garcia, as well as other families who have claimed that their teens were harmed by what have been described as sexualized and interactive virtual companions.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Nature and animals became companions, and moments of stillness carried meaning.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Build Your Social Network Just as animal companions can boost immunity, regular contact with friends, loved ones, family, and acquaintances can.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
Others are born where violence, poverty and instability are everyday companions.
—Nicolas Johnson-Smith, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2026
Equipped with microphones and connected to WiFi, AI toys are pricier than traditional ones, are marketed as companions or educational products and can cost $100 or even double that.
—Queenie Wong, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
Pine Ridge, South Dakota — A four-pack of rez dogs trotted toward the lone grocery store, greeting and tailing human companions in hopes of a spare scrap.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Google Gemini and ChatGPT are both found in the classroom and in the workplace, and don’t, for the most part, purport to be companions.
—Damon Beres, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
The primary cardholder and up to eight companions on the same reservation receive Group 5 boarding.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
The settlement is a landmark moment for Garcia, as well as other families who have claimed that their teens were harmed by what have been described as sexualized and interactive virtual companions.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Nature and animals became companions, and moments of stillness carried meaning.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Build Your Social Network Just as animal companions can boost immunity, regular contact with friends, loved ones, family, and acquaintances can.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
Others are born where violence, poverty and instability are everyday companions.
—Nicolas Johnson-Smith, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2026
Equipped with microphones and connected to WiFi, AI toys are pricier than traditional ones, are marketed as companions or educational products and can cost $100 or even double that.
—Queenie Wong, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026
Pine Ridge, South Dakota — A four-pack of rez dogs trotted toward the lone grocery store, greeting and tailing human companions in hopes of a spare scrap.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Google Gemini and ChatGPT are both found in the classroom and in the workplace, and don’t, for the most part, purport to be companions.
—Damon Beres, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for companions
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Toward that goal, retailers can arm store associates with technology that supports sales.—
Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Wedding and 14 other alleged associates were specifically accused of orchestrating the January 2025 murder of a witness who was shot and killed at a restaurant in Colombia.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The guides even provide detailed advice on favorite places to eat, drink, shop and sightsee.—
Carolyn Heller,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Shannon McMahon-Hamdy is the Senior Editor leading Destinations, Condé Nast Traveler's guides vertical.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Yet this was the tale of two halves.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Peterson has played limited minutes in the second halves of games since returning from his two-game absence also caused by cramps.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2026
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Call in the whole grains gang In accompaniments calling for refined grains, swap in whole-grain alternatives.—
Andrea Kane,
CNN Money,
25 Nov. 2025
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To allow the delicate flavor and texture of the melt-in-your-mouth fish to shine, the Seabird’s accompaniments are less aggressive than those of the Birdman.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Nov. 2025
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Koma shared the photo of Tisdale French that accompanies her Cut essay, but with his head superimposed onto her body.—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
8 Jan. 2026
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Kiyan has never shied from the spotlight that accompanies his dad.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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During Wednesday's sentencing hearing, the judge heard hours of emotional testimony from those directly affected by the crash, including Dunn's family, colleagues and other victims.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Trusting our usual virtual background on Teams to mask an untidy living room or kitchen table from colleagues.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Three Cofán—an older man and his two young attendants—were waiting for us on the bank.—
Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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On the car’s main level, there is a spacious bar and lounge area, where attendants can mix cocktails or pour wine, as well as an open viewing platform on the back of the car, ensuring travelers are fully immersed in the journey’s landscapes.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
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The county has worked for months with UCSD and Scripps researchers to absorb the protocols created by local researchers, gradually fine-tuning models so that the data that the county’s process creates matches with what has already been collected and published by the research effort.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is playing host to nine World Cup matches between early June and mid-July.—
Josh Roberts,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Companions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companions. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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