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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
One Buford company is trying to change that by combining the look of a vintage car with the technology and comfort of a modern luxury vehicle. — Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 Founded by Kemmu and Nihalani, the company has positioned itself around backing stories described as authentic and character-driven, aiming to balance creative ambition with commercial appeal. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 Indeed, the opportunity for beauty companies in the kingdom is significant. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026 The basics The combined company will have about 37 million customers and more than 100,000 employees. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 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
  • That’s especially the case when the puppets belong to String & Shadow Puppet Theater, an Olympia, Washington,-based troupe known for its fanciful and lighthearted productions, presented each summer in a traveling tour.
    — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The dance is also well known in neighboring Singapore, thanks to visits by troupes from Java in the 1940s.
    — H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of troupe
Noun
  • Training camp has already offered clues, considering Epps has played the preponderance of first-team snaps in nickel.
    — Zach Berman, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Collaborating with Pixar and Industrial Light & Magic, the team has developed high-definition panels combined with physical characters.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of team
Noun
  • Unlike its rival bidder, fellow US investment firm Castlelake, Apollo has at least obtained the royal consent of Haji-Ioannou, whose backing of the bid was vital to its success, said Ali Lyon in City AM.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Bloomberg reported that investigators are looking at some loans made to multiple companies affiliated with one Chicago firm to see if they were passed along to Walter’s ventures.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of firm
Noun
  • Every day, community health worker Gédéon Banga Ngbape and his team fan out across communities in eastern Congo looking for people who may have crossed paths with the country’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Jacobita Cortes, a United Methodist pastor in Chicago, said that fear has changed the rhythms of her community.
    — Maria Santana, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of community
Noun
  • The Spurs have been growing their presence in Paris over the past year, with the team joining Wembanyama in France earlier this month for a series of public appearances and team-bonding events.
    — Jared Weiss, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Strong; Canyon Ranch’s presence means serious spa, fitness, and wellness offerings far beyond the standard hotel gym and massage.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of presence
Verb
  • To travel well often means opening yourself up to discomfort or difference, which inherently means a willingness to make a fool of yourself.
    — Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026
  • But the public servant’s employer rejected their application to travel abroad.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of travel
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  • Nielsen has taken great pains to caution that there is no guarantee that ratings gains will accompany these changes, which are being implemented to further improve the accuracy of its data gathering.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The news was accompanied by a rare photo from 1968, taken during the famous Mad Day Out photoshoot, also featuring Martha, Paul McCartney’s sheepdog.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of accompany
Noun
  • Chopper video from the scene showed several crews on scene, working to contain the fire.
    — Nathalie Marie Palacios, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The attack caused damage to the engine room and resulted in a crew casualty, the maritime agency said, adding that the remaining crew were being assisted by the Omani Coast Guard.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
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“Company.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/company. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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