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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
Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Snag a parka for a comfortable, cozy, around-town companion, or go with a standard ski jacket to rock it on the slopes.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 13 Dec. 2024
Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 June 2023
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Noun
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says that about 6.3 million companion animals enter U.S. shelters each year, including 3.1 million dogs.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Snag a parka for a comfortable, cozy, around-town companion, or go with a standard ski jacket to rock it on the slopes.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 13 Dec. 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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Dickey and his associates have been involved in cases in over half of the 67 counties in Pennsylvania, including in federal court.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Who is running the country? Dec. 10, 2024 Kim, one of Yoon’s close associates, has been accused of recommending martial law to Yoon and sending troops to the National Assembly to block lawmakers from voting on it.Kim Tong-Hyung and Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Courier Journal has guides for specials on television, cookie recipes and even light displays to enjoy this holiday in Louisville.Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 19 Dec. 2024
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Local guides, like those with All Seasons Adventures and Utah Outdoor Adventures, have intimate knowledge of the terrain, conditions, and local ecology.AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
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Khanna in his op-ed also took a hit at how much of the defense budget is going to defense contractors, citing a report from CBS News last year that said that nearly half of the $842 billion budget would go to contractors.Juliann Ventura, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the first half of 2024, the average initial 30-year interest rate for non-QM loans was 6.7%, compared to 6.4% for a qualified loan, according to data from CoreLogic.Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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Directed by Bijan Sheibani, the production was set ablaze by the percussive accompaniment of musician Stan Mathabane and the in-sync rhythms of the three-person cast: Sheaun McKinney, Alani iLongwe and Malcolm Mays.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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And those orchestral accompaniments are just one piece of the larger musical plans for the Game Awards, which will also include performances by musical guests like Snoop Dogg, who is debuting a new track at the show.Jennifer Maas, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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Similar pronouncements accompanied Trump’s initial election in 2016, and Barack Obama’s sweeping victory eight years earlier.Bruce J. Schulman / Made by History, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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Trump's daughter Ivanka, as well as Robert F. Kennedy Jr., accompanied the president-elect on stage.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Virginia lawmaker cited his 15 years in office as a key reason his Democratic colleagues backed him over Ocasio-Cortez.Ewan Palmer, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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In a floor speech urging his colleagues to temporarily disregard the concerns, Mark Warner, chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, vowed to amend the law again before the end of year.Dell Cameron, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
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Waterman, 22, went missing in 2010 after posting advertisements as an escort on Craigslist.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Your recruiting violations involve laundered money, strip clubs, escorts, luxury SUVs and a booster named Scabby who slithers around sticky towny bars.Zach Przystup, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
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While the majority of our friends love taking leftovers when offered, most won’t ask for them.Josh Miller, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
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Hang out with your friends more often, suggests Dr. Nicole Weinberg, a cardiologist at Providence Saint John's Health Center in California.Elizabeth Millard, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Companion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/companion. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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