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
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Golden retrievers, while intelligent and eager to please, are more commonly found retrieving game, assisting as service animals, or acting as family companions.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Through some mysticism and timey-wimey shenanigans, the priestess and her eight companions manage to fight another day, but Towa becomes a timeline-jumping specter in the process.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
Ozyilmaz believes that shareable dining at restaurants, when done right, can foster more intimacy with our companions.
—Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Common Sense Media, a nonprofit that advocates for child safety online, has found that a number of AI chatbots and companions can be prompted to encourage self-mutilation and disordered eating to teenage accounts.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2025
One of the world’s most iconic wallet companions, the Amex Platinum has long been synonymous with financial success, airport lounges, and luxury travel.
—Katherine Fan, AFAR Media, 18 Sep. 2025
He is always surrounded by his spirit companions, including a Hakutaku and an Inugami, who protect him.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
Robbie Torney, senior director of AI programs at Common Sense Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy group, said the organization’s national polling revealed around 70% of teens are already using AI companions, while only 37% of parents know that their kids are using AI.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
Dogs have come to be man’s closest companions, but their story begins in the wild.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Golden retrievers, while intelligent and eager to please, are more commonly found retrieving game, assisting as service animals, or acting as family companions.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Through some mysticism and timey-wimey shenanigans, the priestess and her eight companions manage to fight another day, but Towa becomes a timeline-jumping specter in the process.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
Ozyilmaz believes that shareable dining at restaurants, when done right, can foster more intimacy with our companions.
—Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Common Sense Media, a nonprofit that advocates for child safety online, has found that a number of AI chatbots and companions can be prompted to encourage self-mutilation and disordered eating to teenage accounts.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2025
One of the world’s most iconic wallet companions, the Amex Platinum has long been synonymous with financial success, airport lounges, and luxury travel.
—Katherine Fan, AFAR Media, 18 Sep. 2025
He is always surrounded by his spirit companions, including a Hakutaku and an Inugami, who protect him.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
Robbie Torney, senior director of AI programs at Common Sense Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy group, said the organization’s national polling revealed around 70% of teens are already using AI companions, while only 37% of parents know that their kids are using AI.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for companions
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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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Added the cartel to its Public Registry of Persons and Entities Linked to Terrorism, enabling judicial and financial actions against associates.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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While safari game drives are included in each stay, guests can also sign up for nature walks with expert guides, horseback riding safaris across the plateau, walks with camels, and active ranching tours.—
Rebekah Peppler,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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As the brand grew, however, Laine emerged as the company's director of guides, while her husband took on the position of director of programming.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 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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Explore Internal Opportunities Before looking externally, investigate what colleagues in other departments or roles are doing that sparks your interest.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Below, his colleagues offer first-person testimonials of that experience.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
16 Sep. 2025
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In the baby’s room, machines accumulated, along with all the attendants who cared for the machines.—
Rachel Pearson,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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It’s brought back to Monster Laundry in midtown and handed off to service attendants who wash items using their washing machines, or extractors, before placing them in the dryer to complete the cycle.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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In 1987, Carson became the first surgeon to separate a pair of conjoined twins successfully.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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Brooke welcomed twins Bob and Max on March 14, 2009.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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That track dropped in late May and is featured on the soundtrack that accompanies the Brad Pitt film F1.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Kessler works as a physiotherapist and often accompanies her daughter to awards shows and movie premieres.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Companions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companions. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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