1
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 companions
Barbara Ortutay, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Guide dogs that assist people with blindness or partial sightedness are a powerful reminder of the bond humans have formed with our four-legged companions.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Patrick and Brittany have been strong supporters and frequent companions of Swift and Kelce during their two-year relationship, from double date nights at the US Open to dinners out in New Orleans.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
But some of the wealthiest people in the world are touting the power of companions and are working to develop the technology at their companies.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
It's been a year since a Hermitage man jumped into Percy Priest Lake, immediately called for help from his companions on the boat and ultimately drowned.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Sep. 2025
Team-mates Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Jean-Clair Todibo and Mohammed Kudus, who joined rivals Tottenham Hotspur for £55m, were close companions during Summerville’s rehab.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
They’re even considered fantastic companions, too.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Adam’s suicide is just one tragic death that parents have said occurred after their children confided in AI companions.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
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The Federal Trade Commission has launched an inquiry into several social media and artificial intelligence companies about the potential harms to children and teenagers who use their AI chatbots as companions.
—Barbara Ortutay, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Guide dogs that assist people with blindness or partial sightedness are a powerful reminder of the bond humans have formed with our four-legged companions.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Patrick and Brittany have been strong supporters and frequent companions of Swift and Kelce during their two-year relationship, from double date nights at the US Open to dinners out in New Orleans.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
But some of the wealthiest people in the world are touting the power of companions and are working to develop the technology at their companies.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
It's been a year since a Hermitage man jumped into Percy Priest Lake, immediately called for help from his companions on the boat and ultimately drowned.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Sep. 2025
Team-mates Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Jean-Clair Todibo and Mohammed Kudus, who joined rivals Tottenham Hotspur for £55m, were close companions during Summerville’s rehab.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
They’re even considered fantastic companions, too.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Adam’s suicide is just one tragic death that parents have said occurred after their children confided in AI companions.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for companions
Noun
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In 1951, Husseini’s associates murdered one of his foremost rivals, King Abdullah of Jordan.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Honda One of the key elements of Honda-san’s strategy was that associates including mechanics and engineers that worked on road vehicles should also spend time in racing.—
Sam Abuelsamid,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Close enough to feel, far enough that our guides only laughed.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Calling on your spirit guides, guardian angels, or ancestors?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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There will be five players on the field for each team, playing two 20-minute halves.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Zaslav has spoken repeatedly about the need for consolidation in the industry, and some observers have speculated that the two halves of WBD, once split in 2026, would seek to be buyers, rather than sellers.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Foreign reporters can currently only enter Gaza when the Israeli military allows and escorts them.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
15 Aug. 2025
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The winner will arrive by private car and be welcomed by a personal concierge who escorts them to the bed placed right next to the baseline.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Nolthenius and his colleagues had to rule out several other possibilities.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Even some of Barrett’s liberal colleagues have said the Constitution and the rule of law could be at risk.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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In the light rail’s early days, CATS attendants checked tickets frequently enough that people assumed the risk of getting slapped with a fare evasion fee was too high, McCrory said.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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Four of the five campsites have flush toilets, hot showers, and camp attendants (from $40 per person, plus a $40 daily park entrance fee per person and a $15 daily vehicle entry fee).—
Mazuba Kapambwe,
AFAR Media,
10 Sep. 2025
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The paper also highlights the potential of digital twins — virtual patient replicas that allow doctors to simulate treatments before applying them in real life.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Cadence has expanded this technology beyond chip design towards creating digital twins of data centers including all the functional components.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The stutter that often accompanies lower-end portable displays isn’t present here.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Nguyen, who regularly accompanies migrants at immigration court, said Friday that the group has not seen any arrests in the hallway for the past two weeks.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Companions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companions. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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