KEEP COMPANY Synonyms: 13 Similar Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus

keep company

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Definition of keep company next

next

as in date

to go on dates that may eventually lead to marriage Friends were happy to see the two keeping company.

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“Keep company.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keep%20company. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.

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