1
as in associate
a person frequently seen in the company of another
the reckless companions of one's youth
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2
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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3
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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4
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
Sydney Franklin, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
The Federal Trade Commission has launched an inquiry into tech companies with chatbots that can act as AI companions to evaluate their safety and impact on young people's health.
—PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 June 2023
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Noun
The Enquirer's new Going In series is a companion series to Going Up, giving you details and an inside look into the regions new construction projects.
—Sydney Franklin, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
The Federal Trade Commission has launched an inquiry into tech companies with chatbots that can act as AI companions to evaluate their safety and impact on young people's health.
—PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for companion
Noun
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As Remo Gerra, manager of Veneto Trattoria, recalled, Kirk would dine at the restaurant a few times a month, usually with Erika Kirk and their kids, or with some of his business associates.—
Shawn Raymundo,
AZCentral.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Graduate students Brian Elder and Jared Anklam, postdoctoral associates Jian Teng and Saebom Lee, and other collaborators contributed to the research.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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Viktor, a confident fellow in his fifties, was the larger man’s guide.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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Purdue’s 23 points in the first half included a 75-yard touchdown drive that required just 53 seconds of game clock just before halftime.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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Malachi Nelson #7 of the UTEP Miners throws a pass in the second half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Austin, Texas.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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The song, which begins with the soft sound of an acoustic guitar, transforms into an orchestral accompaniment with string arrangements by Roberto Verástegui.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
29 Aug. 2025
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Many of us who are raised on or reformed by incomparable low-and-slow Southern pork barbecue appreciate cabbage slaw as a classic accompaniment, whether spooned onto our plate (AKA our tray) or inside a sandwich bun.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
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The arrival was accompanied by a performance from the Household Cavalry band, whose musicians wore ornate state dress uniforms originally designed in the 1600s and woven with pure gold thread.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Agnès Varda Award is accompanied by a grant for mentoring aspiring film artists.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Beat overcommitment syndrome, get the right things done, and build real influence with your colleagues up, down, sideways, and diagonal—all over the organization chart.—
Bruce Tulgan,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In its history, Everybody Loves Raymond, created by Romano and Philip Rosenthal, received 15 Emmys and 69 total nominations, including for Romano, Garrett, and their colleagues Patricia Heaton, and Peter Boyle.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Sep. 2025
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Reporters would still be allowed to visit the building so long as they were accompanied by an escort and stated a reason for their visit.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Neumann plays an escort in Remy’s new town.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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Trump doesn’t have very many friends on the global stage that are from the left.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Some Wordlers also play Competitive Wordle against friends, family, the Wordle Bot or even against me, your humble narrator.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Companion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companion. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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