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as in associate
a person frequently seen in the company of another
the reckless companions of one's youth
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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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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
Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
One variety, known as type Ia, happens when a white dwarf star merges with another white dwarf or strips gas from a companion star.
—Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2024
Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 June 2023
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Noun
This hits home for all doting pet parents, for whom the well-being of their animal companions is a top priority.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
One variety, known as type Ia, happens when a white dwarf star merges with another white dwarf or strips gas from a companion star.
—Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2024
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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Sophia Pargas Sophia Pargas is a news associate for NBC News.Sophia Pargas, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The first Home Depot stores later opened in 1979 in Atlanta, and the franchise eventually employed 500,000 associates, according to the company's statement.Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Indiana voter guide:Who's running for Congress, Statehouse, governor, AG and school board Contact IndyStar state government and politics reporter Kayla Dwyer at kdwyer@indystar.com or follow her on Twitter @kayla_dwyer17.Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2024
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Nobody will be able to fill Dianne’s immense shoes, but her memory will be my guide.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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Ellison found junior Toray Davis for a pair of TDs and ran one in to give the Knights a 21-0 lead in the first half that proved too much for Chatfield (8-4) to overcome.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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Having cut a 16-point deficit in half, the Bears tried an onside kick, which Syracuse gobbled up.Jeff Faraudo, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The result was a useful accompaniment for some family brigades.Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
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That's a feature of Cuban mojo and sour orange as a frequent accompaniment to certain preparations of pork.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 30 Oct. 2024
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Occupation, along with the repression and hardship that accompanied it, rallied new recruits to Hezbollah and other Lebanese armed political parties’ ranks.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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Perimenopausal symptoms begin when women reach their 40s, triggered by hormonal fluctuations and accompanied by irregular periods, brain fog, insomnia and hair loss.Akshay Syal, M.D., NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Party delegates then nominated Harris, Newsom’s longtime political colleague in California.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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His passion for taking pictures showed in his assignments, colleagues said, even the less exciting ones.Natasha Delion, Twin Cities, 9 Nov. 2024
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In a heartbreaking moment long after the terrible incident has taken place, Yuen shows his vulnerability by breaking down in tears of shame after hiring an escort and being robbed by her employers before anything happens.Richard Kuipers, Variety, 2 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, Kloss worked as a care escort for Planned Parenthood patients, and founded the Gateway Coalition, a collective that funds clinics providing reproductive healthcare in the Midwest.Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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However, unexpected surprises and miscommunications with a friend or a group could make things go south in a New York minute.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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The problem is, he’s already gone after three of my friends.Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Companion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companion. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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