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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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
David K. Li, NBC News, 5 Feb. 2025
As each one of our kids left for college and then moved out on their own, Chewie remained right there like our steadfast companion.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 June 2023
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Noun
Police eventually usher Jordan and his companion away from the tracks.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 5 Feb. 2025
As each one of our kids left for college and then moved out on their own, Chewie remained right there like our steadfast companion.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 5 Feb. 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
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Keith remains to a large degree elusive, but Magaro subtly gives us insight into what drives his artistry, which is then augmented by Watts’ observations, from a critic’s P.O.V., and those of Manfred, a protective friend and professional associate with a profound respect for Jarrett’s gifts.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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Ask the Vet is a weekly series by Dr. Devon B. Smith, a Baltimore veterinarian who is an associate at Madonna Veterinary Clinic in White Hall.—
Dr. Devon B. Smith,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2025
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Analysts at Wedbush wrote in a Tuesday note that while Shopify’s first-quarter guide was in line with the firm’s estimates, the outlook implies that year-over-year revenue growth will decelerate to the mid-20% range from 31% growth in the fourth quarter.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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Check out our guides to the best telescopes, binoculars, cameras, star projectors, drones, Lego and much more.—
Paul Brett,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Arsenal’s forwards were caught offside four times in the first half, the joint-most of any games this season (the other being vs Nottingham Forest).—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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And after committing eight turnovers in the first half, the team gave the ball away just twice in the third frame.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2025
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The near-instant acceleration feels unrelenting and unlimited, sensations made more surreal by the accompaniment of relative silence.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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Now prepare to meet his movie-star alter ego. Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, takes his first leading film role in Hurry Up Tomorrow, a feature-length accompaniment to his sixth album of the same name, coming to theaters May 16.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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And in another filmed short, original cast member Laraine Newman’s nostalgic return to Studio 8H was accompanied by Pete Davidson’s bored, dim Chad.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2025
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Other records show the mayor was accompanied to the Philippines by his foreign affairs adviser – a city employee on loan from the U.S. State Department.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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State subsidies for electric trucks are a key part of California’s strategy, as my colleague Russ Mitchell reports.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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Across the federal government, politicians in their 70s and 80s are sticking around and often squeezing out their younger colleagues, said Presidential historian and Rice University professor Douglas Brinkley.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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In the film Owen Wilson plays Arnold Albertson, a Broadway director who has a habit of sleeping with escorts and then staking them money to do something else with their lives.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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Under a massive police escort Sunday, the families of the 67 people killed in Wednesday's collision gathered within sight of the wreckage just off one of the runways at Washington's Reagan National Airport.—
Kris Van Cleave,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Frustration: Taylor Swift and her famous friends displayed every emotion.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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During all of this, Mark and friends are helped along their journey by some very strange road markers — namely, themselves.—
Josh Wigler,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Companion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companion. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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