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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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Noun
Hannes Boman is the head of design at Bjelin, a wood flooring company based in Sweden. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026 Haas said that the company also plans to appeal that case. Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025 Alan Fleming, owner of international company Penny Press Factory, said the coins in his machines vary from country to country, including brass coins in Dubai. Kate Perez, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2025 In their paper, Chakrabarty and his co-authors provide some suggestions: A.I. companies could keep their models from producing any imitations that aren’t parodies, and judges could consider A.I.-generated writing to be copyright violations unless A.I. involvement is disclosed. Vauhini Vara, New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for company
Recent Examples of Synonyms for company
Noun
  • The troupe is known for its unusual instrumentation, visual effects and humor.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Baccarin is a warm addition to all the mayhem, and Davis joins the troupe with just the right sense of hope for a future in a world that has lost its way.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said his team found cases drag on for more than two years, and one lasted about seven years.
    Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
  • That's not to mention the lower ranks where teams like James Madison or Tulane might find their way into the 12-team field, only to get obliterated in the playoff and lose their coaches and half their players to Power Five schools along the way.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Ag, an agricultural commodity market and risk management firm with a concentration on dairy.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The auditing firm’s report, authorized by the Statewide Charter School Board in July, could provide some answers.
    Jennifer Palmer, Oklahoma Watch, 9 Jan. 2026
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  • Upper Lake & Covelo Ranger DistrictsNorthshore Reforestation and Bartlett Springs pile burning located northeast of North Shore communities Nice, Lucerne and Clearlake Oaks in Lake County.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
  • But others could block local governments from denying large scale development projects, and potentially leave residents with less input on the future of their communities.
    Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The images revealed both the mass and an affected lymph node, confirming the presence of cancer cells.
    Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Although his unit did not perform particularly well in 2026, ranking 22nd in total defense, 24th in points against and 17th on third down, anyone that has interacted with Weaver knows that his presence screams head coach.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The slim design makes this perfect for travelling, with easy stowing in suitcases or backpacks.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Despite the losses, Damon traveled to Texas and won the national title, dedicating the victory to his family and supporters.
    Nina Burns, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
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  • New state sales tax revenue generated within the massive STAR bond district will pay back the bond debt used to build a new stadium and accompanying facilities for several decades.
    Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Their children often accompany them to public services and have already taken up royal duties of their own, but Kate and William make sure their kids' lives are mostly out of the spotlight.
    Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Eventually, the Strategic Air Command amended the system to include a unique enable code that transmitted to the launch crew from a higher authority.
    Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Armario knows the fast-food world from every angle—rising the industry ranks from Burger King crew member to a McDonald’s executive overseeing global supply chain, development, and franchising.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025

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“Company.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/company. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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