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
  • The Sooners' 2024 season has been a tale of two halves.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Divided by the majestic Danube River, Budapest is a city of two halves, each with its own distinct character.
    Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of halves
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of colleagues
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of twins
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
  • The Jets filled the roster with his buddies.
    Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Definition of buddies
Noun
  • Because the robbers were wearing masks, the store clerks also couldn’t conclusively identify Knight or any other accomplices.
    Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Fleury and the Wild were at the rink for their morning skate when Crosby, along with a few accomplices — most likely being former teammates of Fleury's, such as Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang, or Bryan Rust — managed to get hold of his room key.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of accomplices
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of comrades
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