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noun

ˈkəmp-nē How to pronounce company (audio)
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 firm
a commercial or industrial activity or organization she works for a construction company

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as in community
the feeling of closeness and friendship that exists between companions enjoying each other's company

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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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verb

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as in to travel
to come or be together as friends in her sermon the minister noted that Jesus had companied with the least privileged and most disadvantaged members of society

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as in to accompany
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship may the Good Lord company you on your journey home

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Recent Examples of company
Noun
To celebrate, the university announced a partnership with live entertainment company NPU Live to host a three-day homecoming concert series. — Steve Large, CBS News, 31 July 2026 The iPhone’s success, however, has satisfied some of those concerns for now, especially since Apple can partner with other companies like Google to use their AI models. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 31 July 2026 An official for Green Diamond Resources similarly said her company has no intention of destroying the bird’s habitat. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026 TikTok Shop beauty sales exploded during the first quarter of 2026, growing more than 80%, according to Tubefilter, a digital media company that covers the creator economy, YouTube, and the online video industry. — Howard Cohen july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for company
Recent Examples of Synonyms for company
  1. troupe
  2. team
  3. firm
  4. community
  5. presence
  6. travel
  7. accompany
  8. crew
Noun
  • Ahead of season 33 of DWTS, Ezra was promoted to a pro dancer after serving in the troupe in season 31.
    — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
  • Plus the eternally lovable Muppets including Kermit and Miss Piggy, the viral dance troupe Ghetto Kids from Kampala, Uganda, who danced with Shakira, and children from Staten Island's PS22 Chorus, who closed out the show singing with Martin.
    — Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 19 July 2026
Definition of troupe
Noun
  • The contract includes a limited no-trade clause, blocking eight teams without consent.
    — Mac Engel July 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026
  • The team has also floated building its next stadium at the Alameda compound that houses the team’s own training facility, where the Raiders used to practice.
    — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 26 July 2026
Definition of team
Noun
  • The research firm added that while CXMT's technology still lags global memory leaders, domestic internet giants spearheading AI development will likely drive robust adoption of its chips as Beijing pushes for semiconductor self-sufficiency.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 27 July 2026
  • According to Counterpoint Research, a technology research firm, CXMT was the world's fourth biggest DRAM memory chipmaker in 2025 by shipments, taking up roughly 8% of the global market.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 July 2026
Definition of firm
Noun
  • Sandy Dorsainvil, 49 Homeowner in unincorporated Dade Dorsainvil was at the TPS rally in Little Haiti soaking in the concerns for Haitian immigrants and describes herself as a community redevelopment specialist and cultural curator.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • Johnathan Duncan, who represents the 6th Council District and previously served as a community organizer for KC Tenants, proposed the ordinance.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Definition of community
Noun
  • With the likes of Kai Havertz and Joshua Kimmich adding a more experienced presence, Klopp will be confident of getting the best out of his squad.
    — Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • There are at least four entry points to campus, all of which would require a police presence.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Definition of presence
Verb
  • Those cancerous cells travel from one mollusk to the next through seawater, drawn in when a healthy animal filters its food.
    — John Drake, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Investigators determined that the driver of the 18-wheeler was attempting to turn left out of a store parking lot onto Avenue E as a motorcycle traveling eastbound was coming around a curve in the road, police said.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026
Definition of travel
Verb
  • During official visits, the former would sometimes accompany the princess as one of her ladies-in-waiting, per Tatler.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 July 2026
  • The property itself is a short jaunt down to the lake and its accompanying trails.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026
Definition of accompany
Noun
  • With over 1,400 crew members, there was always a willing hand near-by with a greeting or offer of assistance.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Marine crews with the San Francisco Police Department found her body near the area west of the Golden Gate Bridge, KCRA reported.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 28 July 2026
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“Company.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/company. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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