Synonyms of companions

companions 1 of 2

noun

plural of companion

1

as in associates

a person frequently seen in the company of another

the reckless companions of one's youth

Synonyms & Similar Words

• associates
• colleagues
• friends
• buddies
• accomplices
• peers
• comrades
• cohorts
• fellows
• compatriots
• classmates
• compeers
• partners
• teammates
• cronies
• mates
• allies
• running mates
• coworkers
• collaborators
• pals
• hobnobbers
• confidants
• workmates
• chums
• playmates
• equals
• familiars
• intimates
• affiliates
• confederates
• messmates
• shipmates
• countrymen
• escorts
• roommates
• halves
• housemates
• attendants
• schoolmates
• playfellows
• hearties
• parasites
• leeches
• hangers-on

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• guides
• attendants
• guards
• escorts
• leaders
• pilots
• shadows
• sidekicks
• squires
• conductors
• chaperones
• convoys
• couriers
• outriders
• honor guards

3

as in halves

either of a pair matched in one or more qualities

a sketch that is a companion to the original drawing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• halves
• matches
• twins
• fellows
• similarities
• mates
• equivalents
• coordinates
• counterparts
• peers
• replicas
• likes
• rivals
• equals
• parallels
• likenesses
• identical twins
• duplicates
• analogues
• doubles
• mirror images
• facsimiles
• carbon copies
• coequals
• ringers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opposites
• contraries
• antitheses
• antipodes
• reverses
• converses

4

as in accompaniments

something that is found along with something else

the report and its companion recommendations for action

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accompaniments
• attendants
• consequences
• incidents
• concomitants
• corollaries
• obbligatos
• appendages
• accessories
• complements
• counterparts
• adjuncts
• supplements
• fellows
• mates
• trimmings
• fixings
• follow-ups

companions

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• accompanies
• escorts
• companies
• attends
• squires
• convoys
• chaperones
• guides
• brings
• walks
• sees
• associates
• guards
• teams (up)
• pilots
• consorts
• protects
• tails
• follows
• leads
• ushers
• shadows
• steers
• defends
• hangs (around)
• tags
• pals (around)
• hovers (over)
• tags along
• conducts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ditches
• abandons
• deserts
• dumps
• forsakes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of companions

Noun

Galloping Out horses have been adopted for dressage, polo, for children with developmental disabilities, for trail riding, or simply as companions. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026

His companions managed to drive the animal away and provide first aid before transporting him by boat to the village of Toora-Khem. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, many teens are treating AI companions as friends and even romantic companions. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 23 Sep. 2026

The passenger’s family and companions were notified, the announcement said, and local authorities were going to continue the search. — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Directed by Kei Oikawa and based on the manga series by Nagano, the fantasy adventure follows Chiikawa and companions traveling to an island paradise before uncovering an ominous threat. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026

With drones and missiles still being regularly intercepted overhead, BlueFive Capital founder and CEO Hazem Ben-Gacem cooked up a play in the defense industry, over a Ramadan meal with companions with ties to a Gulf sovereign fund. — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026

The player’s dining companions included his wife, Mariah Riddlesprigger, as well as hospitality guru David Grutman, who owns the Japanese steakhouse with Bad Bunny. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026

The remains of Smith's two backcountry companions, Brent Rosenkranz, 42, and John Giusti, 46, both of Granbury, Texas, were found earlier. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026