COMPANIONS Synonyms: 130 Similar and Opposite Words

companions 1 of 2

noun

plural of companion

as in associates

a person frequently seen in the company of another the reckless companions of one's youth

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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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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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companions

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verb

present tense third-person singular of companion

as in accompanies

to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship movie heroes are often companioned by wisecracking sidekicks

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Noun

In the meantime, the strangers who are slipping into her home through the box have become her part-time companions, starting with Jason and Amanda and continuing with others like Leighton and Blair. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026 The film is rife with theories as to why, in a city where bars have names like Ho Bots, people want artificial companions, and Klara’s immediate circle of friends are open to all options. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 More users meant more compute costs, and the nature of how users interacted with the chatbots — as companions — meant they were being put through hours-long, extensive conversations. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 14 Oct. 2026 Head lice have been humans’ unwanted companions since ancient times. — Emily J. C. Wong, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026 The less fortunate ones become governesses or companions for older women. — Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2026 Directed by Kei Oikawa and adapted from the popular manga by Nagano, the fantasy feature follows the titular character and companions venturing to a remote island retreat before unraveling a supernatural peril. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 Without another person’s preferences to weigh, diners can set their own pace or try restaurants that might not appeal to their usual companions. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 That sense of joy is carried over to its three companions on the EP. — Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 10 Oct. 2026

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Noun

In 2015, The Washington Post profiled teaching associates at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia, including a theater actor who helped medical students learn pelvic examinations.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026
The office declared that the doctrine covers not only official advisers, but can also expand to cover outside associates consulted by the president in certain circumstances.

— Perry Stein, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of associates

Noun

Each channel has different requirements, routing guides, compliance standards, package specifications and customer expectations, and the level of operational complexity has grown exponentially.

— Tom Wicky, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Multiple telehealth operators including Hims, Gatlan and TRT Nation now publish detailed exit guides covering tapering schedules, symptom timelines and medical supervision requirements.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of guides

Noun

Instead of a typical intermission between the game’s two halves, the performance was an event of its own.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
To surmount the issue, Apple routed a flexible graphite pipe through the hinge itself to transfer heat between the two halves, thereby increasing the surface area available for heat dissipation.

— Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of halves

Verb

And from that boredom, a different kind of will, the willfulness that accompanies a need to destroy that happiness.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
The trip, which accompanies an Aït Atta family on their seasonal migration, includes deluxe glamping-style accommodations, activities like traditional bread baking and jewelry-making, as well as a private local guide throughout.

— Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of accompanies

Noun

New Skydance content sales chief David Decker was all smiles at the WBD stand, able to look over and see his new Paramount colleagues just along the beachfront.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Eventually, Chili invites Lee over to his house, far away from the ears of his former colleagues shooting pool at Secrets.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of colleagues

Noun

Brian Avery, a legal and risk professor at the University of Florida, said investigators will look at video footage, maintenance logs and statements from witnesses and ride attendants.

— Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Bayona also described enforcement hurdles that Miami code compliance inspectors must overcome, such as being denied entry into condos by front-desk attendants.

— Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of attendants

Noun

Al Drago / Getty The Maryland club tennis team forfeited its matches in the tournament, which continued for all other participating teams over the weekend.

— Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2026
Her departure was confirmed on Thursday, after just two rounds of matches in this season’s competition.

— Leon Imber, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

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