Definition of companynext
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as in troupe
an organized group of stage performers a city that is fortunate enough to have two thriving opera companies

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as in team
a group of people working together on a task a company of carpenters constructed the frame of the house in no time

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as in presence
a position within view I would prefer that you not mock your so-called friends while in my company

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Recent Examples of company
Noun
This contributed to Tavarez’s and Tejada’s decision to expand the company’s reach in recent years. — William Jones, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026 The company also reported substantial performance gains from its existing Nighthawk r2 processor. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026 Rather than giving direct answers, the company said, AI Mode will provide a step-by-step breakdown of the problem to avoid short-circuiting learning. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026 To support his family while studying for his law degree, McCoy worked as a Parole and Probation officer for the state and for a shipbuilding and drydock company. — Josh Kurtz, Baltimore Sun, 11 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for company
Recent Examples of Synonyms for company
Noun
  • Theater troupes passed through, and the local cinema promised a world beyond the town.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026
  • By the 1990s, the building was home to community theaters, improv comedy troupes, touring shows, children’s theater classes and whatever else could fit.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Set to open later in 2026 is Hawa Haveli, an eight-key stay with a restaurant and cocktail bar, housed in a 19th-century merchant mansion—another intimate boutique property from the same team.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • On a larger scale, the Sentinel’s former executive editor and her husband, Julie and Lars Anderson, decided to fund an entire investigative team this year.
    — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • And that will inevitably involve moderation and compromise, as well as working with AI firms.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • In the string of cases, Elias Law Group represented various voting rights groups and nonprofit organizations, rather than the states themselves, though the firm’s intervention strategy has helped the legal opposition.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • In order to stop the disease from spreading in a community, to protect infants and others who can't get the vaccine, at least 95% of the population must be fully vaccinated with two doses.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Nov. 2026
  • Area residents said the women who operated the row of food stalls there were beloved community members who had sold hot dogs, tamales, coffee and snacks to rush-hour commuters for years.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The demonstration illustrated how an aircraft could administer medication without requiring a medic’s immediate presence.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
  • But their presence in the North Carolina beverage market is facing an uncertain future as lawmakers consider tighter restrictions on hemp products.
    — Evan Moore November 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Adjacent to the luggage chaos sat Megan Hall, a mom of six young boys who was traveling to Wisconsin with her family.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 14 Nov. 2026
  • Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota wants to travel to Mexico for several days next month, but there’s one problem.
    — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 14 Nov. 2026
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  • County commissioners have knocked on doors accompanied by police officers in the name of constituent services.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Servers remain an essential part of the dining experience and always accompany the robot; the high-tech partner primarily takes the weight of heavy serving trays off human shoulders.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Sacramento Fire Department crews transported the bicyclist to Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center with critical injuries.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • As conditions worsened overnight, emergency crews sent warnings to evacuate.
    — Kelly Werthmann, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

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“Company.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/company. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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