1
as in associates
a person frequently seen in the company of another
the reckless companions of one's youth
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2
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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3
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 escorts
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
Caitlin White, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Devotees give their lives over to the dictates of their AI companions, and some even profess undying love to their digital counterparts, relationships that have led to tragedy.
—Book Marks
october 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
The implications of this change across Meta’s services could be especially acute for teenagers and young adults, who make up the majority of Instagram’s user base and are increasingly drawn to AI companions.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Holtz and other South Florida hospitals have long used therapy dogs to provide patients with emotional support, either by hiring handlers to bring in the furry companions or by having their own in-house therapy dogs to make more frequent rounds.
—Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
In a study published in Cell, researchers set out to trace the microbial companions of mammoths across a staggering timeline, from over a million years ago to their final days on Wrangel Island just 4,000 years ago.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025
These crews will look up to robotic companions like Charlotte to automate and ease the laborious construction work required for a permanent Moon base.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
The pair had been inseparable companions, traveling together to races until Coco’s passing.
—Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Over the following three weeks, dogs learn the sights, smells and rhythms of their new home, meeting new human and animal companions and discovering their new walking routes, food and sleeping spots.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
Unable to plausibly explain to the authorities what happened — or why she’s covered in her friends’ blood — Sarah is forced back to the subterranean depths to help locate her five missing companions.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Devotees give their lives over to the dictates of their AI companions, and some even profess undying love to their digital counterparts, relationships that have led to tragedy.
—Book Marks
october 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
The implications of this change across Meta’s services could be especially acute for teenagers and young adults, who make up the majority of Instagram’s user base and are increasingly drawn to AI companions.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Holtz and other South Florida hospitals have long used therapy dogs to provide patients with emotional support, either by hiring handlers to bring in the furry companions or by having their own in-house therapy dogs to make more frequent rounds.
—Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
In a study published in Cell, researchers set out to trace the microbial companions of mammoths across a staggering timeline, from over a million years ago to their final days on Wrangel Island just 4,000 years ago.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025
These crews will look up to robotic companions like Charlotte to automate and ease the laborious construction work required for a permanent Moon base.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
The pair had been inseparable companions, traveling together to races until Coco’s passing.
—Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Over the following three weeks, dogs learn the sights, smells and rhythms of their new home, meeting new human and animal companions and discovering their new walking routes, food and sleeping spots.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for companions
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One of the defendants, Benjamin Song — a 32-year-old former Marine Corps reservist who associates described to authorities as a cult-like ringleader who opposes the government on immigration enforcement and on other matters — shot Alvarado Police Department Lt.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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Some areas of concern outlined in the audit overlap with the findings in an IndyStar investigation in late September, which unveiled that a top executive at the IEDC was part of decisions to award millions in grant money to entities he or two of his business associates were involved in.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Unlike tundra buggy tours elsewhere in the Arctic, Seal River guests head out twice a day on foot, single file, accompanied by three guides.—
Susan Portnoy,
AFAR Media,
3 Oct. 2025
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The nonprofit built its existing FAFSA chatbot by training it with the hefty guides and updates the federal government releases each year.—
jsonline.com,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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For now, Browning — still in line to start a fourth consecutive game despite an array of problems that have led to being outscored 69-9 in the first halves of the last three games — will be receiving those calls.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Roanoke earned praise for its revitalization of the franchise, taking a fresh approach that essentially divides the season into two halves.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
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Long, curved hushpuppies and tangy red slaw are the classic accompaniments.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Medlin escorts me down the hall to the judge’s office, where Skeet is in a meeting with some local men.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Foreign reporters can currently only enter Gaza when the Israeli military allows and escorts them.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
15 Aug. 2025
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Elise Christopher oversaw the high school longitudinal studies at the National Center for Education Statistics, part of the Institute of Education Sciences, until she was laid off in March along with dozens of her colleagues.—
Carmela Guaglianone,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
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As our colleagues at Bleacher Report wrote, ticket prices for the Los Angeles Lakers surged as speculation grew that James might actually be announcing the end of his playing career.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Drivers should turn north at Southwest 112th Avenue and follow parking attendants into the general parking area.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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While pay ranges depending on exact position, collective bargaining agreements across New York City hotels have secured upward of $40/hour for some positions, including room attendants.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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The conjoined twins, originally born in Mexico, have defied odds through the years and have lived far past doctors' expectations, PEOPLE previously reported.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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The couple has twins, Charlie and Poppy, born in 2012.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Companions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companions. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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