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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
Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 May 2026
These will be better companions.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
At first glance, AI companions for lonely seniors can seem dystopian, looking less like innovation than a bleak sign of social failure.
—Catherine Thorbecke, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Blueberries thrive with companions that share their need for acidic soil and full sun; such companions can improve pollination, manage weeds, and enhance garden beauty.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
The best way to describe my For You Page is as a Disney Channel series with a rotating cast of characters who seem to materialize out of nowhere and then, a few hundred scrolls later, begin to feel like lifelong companions.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2026
Daisies, cosmos, and snapdragons are also great flower companions for celery.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
At first glance, AI companions for lonely seniors can seem dystopian, looking less like innovation than a bleak sign of social failure.
—Catherine Thorbecke, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
People are increasingly treating chatbots as companions and therapists, with some users even developing deep relationships with AI.
—Brian Jay Tang, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
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Sally Field and Lewis Pullman play unlikely companions in a small seaside town, joined by a narrating octopus voiced by Alfred Molina.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 May 2026
These will be better companions.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
At first glance, AI companions for lonely seniors can seem dystopian, looking less like innovation than a bleak sign of social failure.
—Catherine Thorbecke, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Blueberries thrive with companions that share their need for acidic soil and full sun; such companions can improve pollination, manage weeds, and enhance garden beauty.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
The best way to describe my For You Page is as a Disney Channel series with a rotating cast of characters who seem to materialize out of nowhere and then, a few hundred scrolls later, begin to feel like lifelong companions.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2026
Daisies, cosmos, and snapdragons are also great flower companions for celery.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
At first glance, AI companions for lonely seniors can seem dystopian, looking less like innovation than a bleak sign of social failure.
—Catherine Thorbecke, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
People are increasingly treating chatbots as companions and therapists, with some users even developing deep relationships with AI.
—Brian Jay Tang, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for companions
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More than 30 people, including members and associates of four major Mafia crime families, Rozier, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and ex-NBA player Damon Jones, have been implicated in the gambling scandal.—
Chloe Atkins,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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Today, Leonard and his associates seemed to have buried the hatchet.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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Both guides included a chart with ideal body weights for men and women and provided some guidance on how to safely lose weight.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Guests travel with multiple tour directors and onboard experts, alongside local guides who provide context at each stop.—
Malika Bowling,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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In Games 4 and 5, the Rockets controlled the second halves.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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To do so, simply sprinkle the cut surface of the avocado halves with lemon juice, put the halves back together, wrap the cut avocado in plastic wrap, and store in the refrigerator.—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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Beachy handbags, light jackets, classic pearls, chunky boots—your choice of accompaniments can take things from romantic to edgy to eclectic.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2026
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The songs, which in the original serve to introduce each cat’s personality, now operate as loose accompaniments to various categories at the ball.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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Creams and lotions can help ease the itching that accompanies the rash, and prompt medical attention reduces the chance of complications like postherpetic neuralgia or vision problems.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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This reading accompanies the Private Life episode featuring Filler in conversation with host Jarrett Earnest.—
Martin Filler,
The New York Review of Books,
29 Apr. 2026
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The combination of the shutdown, colleagues’ retirements, and policy changes had left her depleted and often physically sick.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Europe’s jet fuel supplies are even lower, according to analyst Yulia Zhestkova Grigsby and her colleagues.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Hotel housekeepers and cruise-cabin attendants are experts at creating spaces that feel polished and instantly put together, often by focusing on just one high-impact detail.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026
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Korean Air—already known for its in-flight bulgogi meals and the well-polished attendants who service them—is upgrading its airport lounges in key cities, including Seoul, Los Angeles, and New York.—
Lauren Mechling,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
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Midfielder Taylor Huff assisted on Kundananji’s goal, and goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz finished with six saves, including one on a first-half penalty shot, as Bay FC won for the second time in its last five matches.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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Haiti’s World Cup team will play two warmup matches in South Florida to prepare for its historic return to the tournament.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 May 2026
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“Companions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companions. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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