companions 1 of 2

noun

Definition of companionsnext
plural of companion
1
as in associates
a person frequently seen in the company of another the reckless companions of one's youth

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as in guides
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 halves
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 accompaniments
something that is found along with something else the report and its companion recommendations for action

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companions

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verb

present tense third-person singular of companion
as in escorts
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 Synonyms for companions
  1. halves
  2. colleagues
  3. twins
  4. accompanies
  5. buddies
  6. accomplices
  7. comrades
Noun
  • What holds both halves together is Rankin’s dry humor and playful compositions.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
  • These slice-and-bake cookies are no less pretty than clever cutouts thanks to pecan halves and sanding sugar in holiday colors.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of halves
Noun
  • Stronger relationships with colleagues can lead to natural, open communication.
    Archer Chiang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This could mean showing up for colleagues when they’re stressed, offering support, or delivering exceptional value.
    William Arruda, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of colleagues
Noun
  • Similarly, smart factory technology like digital twins (a virtual representation of an object or system) can have a major impact on manufacturing sustainability.
    Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The couple gave birth to Blue Ivy in January 2012, followed by twins Sir and Rumi, born in 2017.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of twins
Verb
  • This piece on global food systems’ impacts on health and the environment is made 100% richer by the stunning photography that accompanies it.
    Michelle Weber, Longreads, 29 Nov. 2024
  • The staircase is adorned with steel finishes and integrates with the pink marble wall that accompanies it.
    Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of accompanies
Noun
  • Against this backdrop of heightened demand for golf travel, Bandon Dunes – home to seven courses along the rugged coastline in southern Oregon – has emerged as a favorite for buddies’ trips and beyond.
    Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Most of my high school buddies got married and started having kids at 18 or 19.
    Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of buddies
Noun
  • Investigators accuse her and dozens of accomplices of taking loans and cash through a web of thousands of shell companies over more than a decade – siphoning off what amounts to a total of $44 billion.
    Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Her male accomplices got away, police said.
    Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of accomplices
Noun
  • Once embedded within this team of intrepid reporters, Tomás learns more about newsgathering and radio broadcasting methods and starts to appreciate the value of what Weiner and his comrades are fighting for.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
  • This term, the Egyptian King isn’t letting up on those contributions while providing his comrades with plenty of scoring opportunities.
    Henry Flynn, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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companions

companionship

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