1
as in associate
a person frequently seen in the company of another
the reckless companions of one's youth
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2
as in guide
one that accompanies another for protection, guidance, or as a courtesy
a dapper gentleman who's a frequent companion of widowed dowagers at society galas
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3
as in half
either of a pair matched in one or more qualities
a sketch that is a companion to the original drawing
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4
as in accompaniment
something that is found along with something else
the report and its companion recommendations for action
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as in to accompany
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship
movie heroes are often companioned by wisecracking sidekicks
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Recent Examples of companion
Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
This suggests that the exoplanets' orbits may have changed over time following interactions with neighboring cosmic objects, such as gas, planetesimals or a companion star, bringing the inner planet, TOI-1453 b, into an orbit much closer to its host star.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 June 2023
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Noun
The hare becomes a companion, wandering the fields by day and returning to Dalton’s home by night, imparting valuable lessons about slowing down and the beauty in the unexpected.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
This suggests that the exoplanets' orbits may have changed over time following interactions with neighboring cosmic objects, such as gas, planetesimals or a companion star, bringing the inner planet, TOI-1453 b, into an orbit much closer to its host star.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
Muti has companioned with many composers throughout his life, but maybe especially with Mozart and Verdi.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for companion
Noun
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By now, though, it’s become clear that the president is beholden to associates who take money to lobby for ByteDance, which is deeply tied to Beijing’s military-industrial complex.—
The Editors,
National Review,
5 Apr. 2025
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Trump commutes sentence of Jason Galanis, a former Hunter Biden associate who cooperated with the GOP House investigation.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Check out our Apollo landing sites observing guide to see where astronauts, rovers, and landers have made history.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Crypto Confidential: Forbes' definitive guide to crypto and blockchain, delivered to your inbox every Saturday.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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When the transaction was unveiled in December, UMG said it was expected to close in the second half of 2025, pending regulatory approvals.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
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Even though the amount the city committed is less than half of the $55.7 million needed for repairs, the club expects to be ready to return to Tropicana Field in time for the 2026 campaign.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Iconic — and the perfect accompaniment to a try of protein-rich deviled eggs made with London’s favorite recipe.—
Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
4 Apr. 2025
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The adaptation is now coming to California via an American Ballet Theatre premiere, featuring music by Joby Talbot and accompaniment by the Pacific Symphony.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Fascination has accompanied each of Altuve’s first six starts in left field.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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The fact sheet accompanying the order is wide-ranging: a policy aimed at correcting global imbalances, restoring manufacturing, reshoring supply chains, confronting non-market economies, and ensuring the defense industrial base is no longer dependent on foreign adversaries.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2025
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That was certainly the case for marine biologist Professor Rochelle Constantine and her colleagues at the University of Auckland, who did not expect to find an octopus riding a shark.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Our colleague Bo Li at the University of Wollongong used optical luminescence dating methods on the layers of earth that contained the artifacts.—
Ben Marwick,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2025
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Denny Hamlin has opened up about a road rage incident following the Homestead-Miami NASCAR Cup Series race, where a car from Richard Childress Racing (RCR) swerved into a Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) vehicle after JGR lost its police escort.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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The couple required a police escort to help them through the terminal.—
Ailia Zehra,
The Hill,
24 Mar. 2025
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When his parents, in-laws or friends from out of town visited, this would lead the schedule.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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When stuck in a disagreement, step outside your own emotions and discuss the issue as if advising a close friend in the same situation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Companion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companion. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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