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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
But over the past year, the company has seen its share price decline by approximately a third, largely due to rising costs. — Rob Wile, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2026 Only recently did Spain open its rail network to private companies to compete against Renfe. — Joseph Wilson, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026 Recently, companies with older satellites have used the FCC process in attempts to stop newer companies from offering technologies that would provide faster internet speeds. — Max Harden, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026 Sguros in February this year filed a lawsuit against the company, Equinox Realty Holdings, LLC, court records show. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 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
  • In many ways, the Medieval Times crew could be a theater troupe, restaurant staff, or coed sports team.
    — Alessandra Schade, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026
  • When the troupe took a bow a few minutes later, the applause was uproarious, as if prospectively celebrating all the work still to come.
    — Nolan Kelly, Artforum, 26 Oct. 2026
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  • Hawley’s consulting team produced the first video ad for Vote Yes on Amendment 3, a spokesperson for the PAC confirmed to the Kansas City Star earlier this month.
    — Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
  • This gives reliability engineers a standardized baseline to track asset health over time, enabling teams to spot early signs of wear and intervene before minor issues escalate into costly plant shutdowns, according to a press release.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of team
Noun
  • Plenty of Istanbul firms run on contracts, and plenty of London ones run on handshakes.
    — Ali Aydan, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The married couple and co-executives sit atop CDR Companies — a network of affiliated firms that has grown into a juggernaut of government contracting with a national reach, from engineering to healthcare to emergency management.
    — Kate Payne, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of firm
Noun
  • Guests build their own complimentary plate and then head out to one of the giant community firepits to toast their treats.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Prosecuting attorney Andrew Haws asked the court to impose a life sentence, arguing that Paz posed a risk to law enforcement and the community.
    — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of community
Noun
  • Throughout her life, Huerta was a major presence in California, championing various causes and supporting movements throughout the state.
    — Hannah Ruhoff, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The organ has an imposing physical presence, but its expressive range can become constricting over 13 tracks.
    — Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of presence
Verb
  • Trump has already traveled to both states this month to boost Marshall in Kansas and Republican Iowa Senate candidate Ashley Hinson, who currently serves in the House.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Brazil summoned Argentina’s chargé d’affaires after Flávio Bolsonaro traveled through Argentina to Miami, escalating tensions between the South American neighbors.
    — Eléonore Hughes, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of travel
Verb
  • They are accompanied by their keeper, a man with dwarfism, quite probably an acid joke at his expense.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Impact on jobs Along with the financial toll that often accompanies looking after a loved one, caregivers may also experience an impact on their jobs or income.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of accompany
Noun
  • The attack also damaged a nearby care home, with emergency crews evacuating 15 elderly residents, the service said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Explore See latest videos, charts and news Gillies announced the project on social media alongside an auction benefiting Support Act, the Australian charity that provides crisis relief and mental health support to musicians and crew.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2026
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“Company.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/company. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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