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as in troupe
an organized group of stage performers
a city that is fortunate enough to have two thriving opera companies
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as in team
a group of people working together on a task
a company of carpenters constructed the frame of the house in no time
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as in firm
a commercial or industrial activity or organization
she works for a construction company
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as in community
the feeling of closeness and friendship that exists between companions
enjoying each other's company
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as in to travel
to come or be together as friends
in her sermon the minister noted that Jesus had companied with the least privileged and most disadvantaged members of society
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as in to accompany
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship
may the Good Lord company you on your journey home
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Recent Examples of company
Time, 10 Apr. 2025
The two companies plan to develop new projects, using Runway’s generative AI tools.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
In a surprising move, the partners at Slate PR — one of Hollywood’s highest-profile publicity firms that represents a long list of A-list stars, creators, talent and events — are dissolving the company.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
In September 2024, the company restocked the viral totes that notably resemble L.L. Bean’s tote bags.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
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The back-and-forth over tariffs shook confidence in U.S. leadership, exposed fractures within Trump’s team and rattled companies that rely on global sources for products and international customers for sales.
—Time, 10 Apr. 2025
The two companies plan to develop new projects, using Runway’s generative AI tools.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
In a surprising move, the partners at Slate PR — one of Hollywood’s highest-profile publicity firms that represents a long list of A-list stars, creators, talent and events — are dissolving the company.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
In September 2024, the company restocked the viral totes that notably resemble L.L. Bean’s tote bags.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for company
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Just as screen legend Buster Keaton got his start as a child on the vaudeville stage as part of his family’s traveling troupe, so too has Kenan Thompson molded and expanded on his comedy from a very young age.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Hartford Improv Festival concludes with six performances comprising of dozens of improv troupes plus several workshops in a single day.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2025
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Both teams fell short of expectations in the playoffs last season, but won hardware, as Columbus won the Leagues Cup and Miami the Supporters Shield.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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And yet Brentford are the only team to have two players among the top 10 scorers in the Premier League.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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The firm’s team includes analysts from leading tech private equity firms, engineers, operating partners – former technology CEOs and COOs.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2025
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Tech company executives, including Amazon's Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerburg of Meta and Google CEO Sundar Pichai have been criticized for their firms' donations to Trumps inauguration fund and for taking meetings with Trump and his allies.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2025
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And there’s a sector of the Puerto Rican filmmaking community that offers services to these productions.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Those include the Health Resources and Services Administration, which oversees and provides funding for hundreds of community health centers around the country, as well as the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, which funds clinics and oversees the national 988 hotline.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Mar. 2025
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Despite the presence of Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Devin Booker, the Suns were a mess, and one of the most disappointing teams in basketball.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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Unlike earlier platforms reportedly deployed and later removed following protests from Seoul last year, China is doubling down on the presence of its latest jackup rig, named for three long legs that can be lowered to the sea floor for stabilization.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Curiosity has traveled over 21 miles from its landing site since 2012, and has obtained multiple drill site samples from layers of Martian sediment beneath it.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
17 Apr. 2025
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Some of the videos have showcased stuff that people are doing to bring themselves comfort and joy like traveling, dancing, running or shopping, the last of which should make many businesses smile.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Those signs, accompanied by a menacing growl and a hard stare often suggest that the dog is feeling threatened.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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But those launches are usually accompanied by airspace and maritime warning notices to ensure pilots and sailors steer clear of the test.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
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Two members of Landi’s crew survived by clinging onto pieces of wood until a passing vessel rescued them the next day.—
Ian Urbina,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The crew member responsible for checking on the experiment is the Australian polar explorer Eric Philips.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Company.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/company. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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