companies 1 of 2

noun

Definition of companiesnext
plural of company
1
as in troupes
an organized group of stage performers a city that is fortunate enough to have two thriving opera companies

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2
as in teams
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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3
as in firms
a commercial or industrial activity or organization she works for a construction company

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companies

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verb

present tense third-person singular of company
1
as in associates
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 accompanies
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 Synonyms for companies
  1. troupes
  2. accompanies
  3. crews
  4. enterprises
  5. armies
  6. runs
  7. collaborates
  8. connects
Noun
  • Lectures and entertainment — such as local dance troupes and movie nights — are held at the elegant Raj of India lounge, which is also a wonderful place for reading or playing a board game with new friends.
    Adam Morganstern, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
  • In a time when women had fewer options, such troupes offered them a rare chance to change their destiny.
    Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of troupes
Verb
  • This time around, Madea accompanies her friend Eileen (Anna Maria Horsford) to a small, rural town to visit the latter's daughter, Lacey (Tika Sumpter).
    Cydney Lee and Kevin Jacobsen Published, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
  • However, the surge in tourism often accompanies bustling crowds, especially in peak seasons.
    Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of accompanies
Noun
  • According to Phoenix fire, crews noticed multiple space heaters in the home.
    Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 4 Jan. 2025
  • No injuries were reported and crews were able to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby homes.
    Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of crews
Noun
  • More than one in four enterprises in the research (28%) were still at this stage of AI.
    Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This is the achievement stage, and 7% of enterprises are already at this point, the MIT researchers state.
    Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of enterprises
Noun
  • After Ukraine blunted Russia’s incursions and the two armies settled into opposing trench lines, tacticians in the two countries grasped the lethal punch, disruptive qualities and economic advantages of unmanned weapons.
    C.J. Chivers Robert Fass Krish Seenivasan Steven Szczesniak, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
  • As both the Russian and North Korean armies use the same infantry-first tactics, there’s a good chance the Russians have also suffered a 25-percent casualty rate.
    David Axe, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of armies
Verb
  • Sancho made one or two good recovery runs to track Munoz, but those efforts were not consistent, leaving Cucurella to defend one-on-one too often.
    Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Shoppers mention that the set runs large, so consider sizing down.
    Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of runs
Verb
  • The actress often collaborates with stylist Danielle Goldberg.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Earth collaborates with a diverse network of organizations, each specializing in different aspects of climate resilience.
    Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of collaborates
Verb
  • The canal connects the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, offering ships a shortcut to avoid going around the tip of South America.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Storytelling helps to communicate your message and connects you with potential buyers.
    Jenna Guarneri, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of connects
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