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as in associate
a person frequently seen in the company of another
the reckless companions of one's youth
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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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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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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
Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Snag a parka for a comfortable, cozy, around-town companion, or go with a standard ski jacket to rock it on the slopes.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 13 Dec. 2024
Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 June 2023
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Noun
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says that about 6.3 million companion animals enter U.S. shelters each year, including 3.1 million dogs.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Snag a parka for a comfortable, cozy, around-town companion, or go with a standard ski jacket to rock it on the slopes.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 13 Dec. 2024
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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Additionally, the photos include moments where Biden is pictured with Hunter's business associates from BHR Partners, including Jonathan Li and Ming Xue.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Cameron Hudson, a senior associate in the Africa Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, argues the Biden administration took an overzealous approach toward Africa, resulting in broken promises.Joanne Haner, The Hill, 22 Dec. 2024
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Local guides, like those with All Seasons Adventures and Utah Outdoor Adventures, have intimate knowledge of the terrain, conditions, and local ecology.AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Courier Journal has guides for specials on television, cookie recipes and even light displays to enjoy this holiday in Louisville.Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 19 Dec. 2024
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The company’s board of directors unanimously approved of the transaction, which is expected to close in the first half of 2025.Kristian Burt, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Terry Ree, half of the Williams and Ree comedy and music duo along with Bruce Williams, has died.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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And so to be able to be that good accompaniment, that's something that really gives me a lot of hope.Jason DeRose, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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Gussie's provides a great accompaniment, serving a comforting array of dishes like breakfast sandwiches and burritos, smash burgers and a variety of salads.Zachery Eanes, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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A week after winning the presidential election, the president-elect met with Biden in the White House, accompanied by a roaring fire in the Oval Office’s fireplace.Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
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The game was chippy right up through the final buzzer — the teams combined for 18 penalties, and practically every whistle was accompanied by a scrum — but the Lightning didn’t lose focus and left South Florida with two points.Eduardo A. Encina, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Virginia lawmaker cited his 15 years in office as a key reason his Democratic colleagues backed him over Ocasio-Cortez.Ewan Palmer, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Like his onscreen colleagues, Howard Roark in The Fountainhead or Jonathan Parker in The Architect, Tóth sacrifices his own happiness and that of everyone around him to the realization of his ideals.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 18 Dec. 2024
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Waterman, 22, went missing in 2010 after posting advertisements as an escort on Craigslist.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Your recruiting violations involve laundered money, strip clubs, escorts, luxury SUVs and a booster named Scabby who slithers around sticky towny bars.Zach Przystup, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
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Shanghai Tang was clearly a proponent of this, especially given Tang’s larger-than-life personality, style (he was rarely photographed out of his Tang jacket), and a wide circle of celebrity friends—captured in the exhibition’s wall of fame montage.Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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This includes talking to Mangione's family and friends and examining his social media postings.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Companion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companion. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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