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as in associates
a person frequently seen in the company of another
the reckless companions of one's youth
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2
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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3
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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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
Noun
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After the concert ended, the fabric of all six banners showed significant heat damage that warped their bottom halves.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025 -
Tale of two halves for Hunter Dickinson Dickinson entered Wednesday playing his best ball — perhaps ever — in a Jayhawks uniform.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Hosted by the cultural critic Wesley Morris, the series layers musical analysis of Wonder’s songs and insightful interviews with industry colleagues and acolytes.—
Marnie Shure,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
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The stones’ distant origins have led Parker Pearson and his colleagues to believe that Stonehenge’s second phase of construction was meant to bring Britain together.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Nick Cannon opened up his New Jersey mansion for a tour — with help from his and Mariah Carey’s twins, Moroccan and Monroe Cannon.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
5 Jan. 2025
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Marty Biagi keeping it together while discussing the death of his father and the birth of his twins last month.—
Pete Sampson,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The series also starred Collins as angel Castiel, who accompanies the Winchesters on their exorcisms.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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This environment can foster healthier interactions and reduce the anxiety that often accompanies dating.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Jets filled the roster with his buddies.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Vrabel with golfing buddies Kent McMillin (in red hat) and Brent Keally at his Patriots Ring of Honor ceremony in 2023 (left), and back at his home table at Nashville’s Corner Pub.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The same suspect got up and took the two puppies and ran out of the store with one of his accomplices.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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Walker was the oldest of the four men, with the other accomplices being 15, 16, and 17 during the time.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The movie is a roughly 90-minute real-time recreation of a real battle that Mendoza and his comrades fought while stationed there.—
Christian Holub,
EW.com,
18 Dec. 2024
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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
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“Companions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companions. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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