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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
Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Their bid to cash in on the find quickly unravels into a dangerous pursuit, as smugglers and rivals close in and an unlikely band of companions, including a resourceful fish vendor and a volatile local troublemaker, get swept up in the mayhem.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
And more recently, Anthropic staked out principled positions on not incorporating advertising into its Claude products and not developing chatbots specifically designed to be romantic or erotic companions.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Amid near-whiteout conditions, rescuers made it to the scene that evening to find six survivors who had been able to locate three of their deceased companions.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Figuring this out, possibly through discussions with companions, is the best way to build a reliable structure for your future efforts.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026
McManus suggested that people’s love for their furry, feathery or scaly companions transcends party lines.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Occupations that qualify for the tax break on tips as spelled out by Treasury also include bartenders, washroom attendants, elderly companions, party planners, pet groomers and more.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Many plants make good companions for cucumbers in the vegetable garden.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
Demand for those classes — in which participants learn how to navigate avalanche terrain, how to read the snowpack and look for warning signs, and how to rescue their companions should the worst happen — has grown alongside backcountry skiing’s popularity.
—Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Their bid to cash in on the find quickly unravels into a dangerous pursuit, as smugglers and rivals close in and an unlikely band of companions, including a resourceful fish vendor and a volatile local troublemaker, get swept up in the mayhem.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
And more recently, Anthropic staked out principled positions on not incorporating advertising into its Claude products and not developing chatbots specifically designed to be romantic or erotic companions.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
Amid near-whiteout conditions, rescuers made it to the scene that evening to find six survivors who had been able to locate three of their deceased companions.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Figuring this out, possibly through discussions with companions, is the best way to build a reliable structure for your future efforts.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026
McManus suggested that people’s love for their furry, feathery or scaly companions transcends party lines.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Occupations that qualify for the tax break on tips as spelled out by Treasury also include bartenders, washroom attendants, elderly companions, party planners, pet groomers and more.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Many plants make good companions for cucumbers in the vegetable garden.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for companions
Noun
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But the mood among Musk and his associates changed as Russia intensified its threats to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine and its Western allies.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2026
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In our recent, not-yet-successful efforts to reform gerrymandering abuses in Illinois, my associates and I have received disquieting, even distressing, feedback about our state.—
Jim Nowlan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Activities Personalised treks to experience the character and charm of nearby villages, mountains, monasteries and lakes are led by highly knowledgeable guides such as Gyaljen Sherpa, 36, a veteran of Himalayan trekking.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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For the best view, astronomy guides recommend looking toward the western horizon about 30 minutes after sunset.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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After playing one of its best first halves of the Schaefer era, Texas was comfortably up 51-21 with just over 8 minutes remaining in the third quarter when Breya Cunningham anticipated a Georgia entry pass and deflected the ball to a teammate.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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Saint Mary’s used a 19-2 run spanning the two halves and a dominant rebounding performance to avenge an earlier loss at Santa Clara by taking down the Broncos 86-67 in a battle of teams tied for second place.—
Jeff Faraudo,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The pianist and vocal coach Bénédicte Jourdois, NYFOS’s associate artistic director, assisted with the accompaniments and with the stage patter, of which there is always a fair amount.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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Classic wing accompaniments like celery, carrot sticks, ranch, and blue cheese are always welcome on the side.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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Somewhere along the line, perhaps in an attempt to comprehend the incomprehensible, or to put a cap on the devastation that accompanies loss, the word closure attached itself to the shocking aftermath of death, particularly unexpected and catastrophic death.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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Sandy percussion accompanies a journey up the Orinoco River.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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John Rutherford, a council member who voted against the resolution, asked his colleagues to set aside their political opinions about Musk.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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To investigate this question, Baker and his colleagues carried out large-scale DNA sequencing from samples collected in deep-sea hydrothermal vents as well as shallow coastal areas.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Positive ones often include comments on the bathroom’s upkeep and information about any bathroom attendants that may be present.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Little Caesars Arena locker room attendants don’t have to question who will be the last Piston to leave.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Notably, the Qatar soccer federation (QFA) has postponed all tournaments and matches until further notice.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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With this result, Miami drops to 16-13 overall and 8-10 in ACC play, while Georgia Tech improves to 13-17 and matches Miami's conference record at 8-10.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Companions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companions. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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