as in supporter
someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support
a child-welfare cause that has made bedfellows of activists who are normally on opposite ends of the political spectrum
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Recent Examples of bedfellow
The two parties were unlikely bedfellows, to say the least.
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Kate Bartlett, Christian Science Monitor, 9 June 2025
At first blush, motor oil and golf equipment may seem like strange bedfellows.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Despite protests that made odd bedfellows of Murphy, a Democrat, and Trump, congestion pricing remains in effect and appears to be working, at least for New Yorkers.
—Emilie Ikeda, NBC news, 17 May 2025
The bill had both bipartisan support and opposition, and the debate made for strange bedfellows: Some gun-control advocates joined with the county sheriff’s lobbying group to support it, while a prominent gun-rights group and criminal defense attorneys opposed it.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 20 May 2025
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Kate Bartlett, Christian Science Monitor, 9 June 2025
At first blush, motor oil and golf equipment may seem like strange bedfellows.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Despite protests that made odd bedfellows of Murphy, a Democrat, and Trump, congestion pricing remains in effect and appears to be working, at least for New Yorkers.
—Emilie Ikeda, NBC news, 17 May 2025
The bill had both bipartisan support and opposition, and the debate made for strange bedfellows: Some gun-control advocates joined with the county sheriff’s lobbying group to support it, while a prominent gun-rights group and criminal defense attorneys opposed it.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedfellow
Noun
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The President’s supporters have expressed anger and frustration over how the Administration has handled the case in the wake of the move.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
14 July 2025
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Ryan was the sole supporter of his family at the time of his death, per the fundraising page.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Armstrong has been a vocal critic of Trump and his policies, often using Green Day shows as an opportunity to call out the president and his allies.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
7 July 2025
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Musk's announcement drew criticism from Trump's allies such as James Fishback, CEO of investment firm Invest Azoria.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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“Bedfellow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedfellow. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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