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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Recent Examples of companions

Noun

Then there's the emergence of artificial intelligence chatbots and companions that create a host of other concerns for underage usage, but that aren't generally considered part of the social media industry. — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026 The company describes these products as interactive companions that go beyond conventional robots, with features designed to sense their surroundings and initiate simple forms of engagement. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 His summer companions were about to throw in their lot with the sublime. — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026 Some, like Sophie Turner and the late Robert Redford, fell for their four-legged costars, while others, like Chris Evans and Glen Powell, found and adopted their furry companions during production. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026 Taylor Sheridan on his daily schedule Like any good cowboy, Sheridan starts the day taking care of his equine companions. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 And techy companions may be one way to alleviate the shortage. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026 The Last of the Mohicans Set in 1757 during the Seven Years’ War, this historical novel follows the escapades of wayfaring Natty Bumppo and his Mohican companions, Chingachgook and Uncas. — Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026 Sadly, these extra companions are so close together that not even telescopes can split them. — Gemma Lavender, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for companions

Noun

Beck didn’t participate in the book, but Riesman finds enough friends, family and associates to assemble a complex portrait of an artist who wants his audiences to see him as fashion-forward but has had a hard time shaking his past.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
John Giusti, a chiropractor with an independent practice outside Dallas and Forth Worth, was found dead on Monday, friends and business associates said on social media.

— N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of associates

Noun

Its reports became known as standards, technical guides to safely design and construct a product.

— Alison J. Stein, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026
Content creators from across the political spectrum are making guides on the best tools to cut down Flock cameras, blasting them off poles with shotguns, and dissecting every misstep the company makes.

— Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of guides

Noun

Pasta salad, potato salad, or other summer vegetable dishes also make perfect accompaniments.

— Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026
Here’s what to order Country ham and butter The housemade bread service, consisting of fluffy pitas and airy focaccia, comes with a number of possible accompaniments.

— Anthony Todd, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of accompaniments

Verb

KrebsOnSecurity’s Brian Krebs said TeamPCP members lacked the operational discipline that usually accompanies a hacking group with its level of accomplishment.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
That level of integration removes much of the guesswork that traditionally accompanies resin printing.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of accompanies

Noun

And because nobody washed the dishes before tossing them into the feasting pit, King and his colleagues (in a 2017 study) could analyze the microscopic residue of ancient drinks that had soaked into the ceramic.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026
Whether El Niño will continue to strengthen is something Cole and her colleagues’ records can’t answer, but scientists are using climate models to try to puzzle that out.

— Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of colleagues

Noun

Sphere also has hospitality suites on level three with their own restrooms, bars, and suite attendants.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
There may be a toast or two, typically offered by the father of the bride or honored attendants, like the best man or the maid of honor.

— Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026

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