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as in associates
a person frequently seen in the company of another
if you're trying to give up drinking, your cohorts shouldn't be confirmed party animals
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as in accomplices
one associated with another in wrongdoing
she and her cohorts were arrested for shoplifting
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Recent Examples of cohorts
Mentorship cohorts pair emerging professionals with industry mentors.
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Desjah Altvater,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Following 2022’s Jackass Forever, the latest installment sees the return of Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius and the rest of the pain-seeking cohorts.
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Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
Household formation is expected to slow in the coming years because of population aging, low fertility rates, smaller young adult cohorts, and reduced immigration, according to the MBA paper.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
After decades of being overlooked in favor of younger cohorts like Millennials and Gen Z, Gen X women are finally coming into focus for many brands.
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Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
The roundtable has helped three cohorts of 31 developers in Dallas-Fort Worth since 2022.
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Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
These include smaller kindergarten cohorts, declining birth rates, more people moving out of cities post-pandemic and recent federal immigration restrictions that have reduced the number of immigrant children enrolling in public schools nationwide.
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Julia McWilliams,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
To understand these connections, researchers from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC), one of the world's largest long-term nutrition and cancer cohorts, tracked the health and diets of 450,112 people across Europe for an average of 14 years.
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
During the quarter, Super said the company saw sales increases across all income cohorts but crucially, the most growth came from those making under $50,000 annually and those making more than $200,000 annually – showing that its products are what’s winning, not price or discounts.
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Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
Desjah Altvater,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Following 2022’s Jackass Forever, the latest installment sees the return of Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius and the rest of the pain-seeking cohorts.
—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2026
Household formation is expected to slow in the coming years because of population aging, low fertility rates, smaller young adult cohorts, and reduced immigration, according to the MBA paper.
—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
After decades of being overlooked in favor of younger cohorts like Millennials and Gen Z, Gen X women are finally coming into focus for many brands.
—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
The roundtable has helped three cohorts of 31 developers in Dallas-Fort Worth since 2022.
—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
These include smaller kindergarten cohorts, declining birth rates, more people moving out of cities post-pandemic and recent federal immigration restrictions that have reduced the number of immigrant children enrolling in public schools nationwide.
—
Julia McWilliams,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
To understand these connections, researchers from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC), one of the world's largest long-term nutrition and cancer cohorts, tracked the health and diets of 450,112 people across Europe for an average of 14 years.
—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
During the quarter, Super said the company saw sales increases across all income cohorts but crucially, the most growth came from those making under $50,000 annually and those making more than $200,000 annually – showing that its products are what’s winning, not price or discounts.
—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cohorts
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Others newly added to the professional list include degrees for physical therapy, athletic training, speech-language pathology, physician associates and anesthesiologist assistants.
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Prosecutors allege that six of Arnold’s associates actually carried out the crimes, holding, beating and pistol-whipping the victims, and that Arnold wasn’t there at the time.
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In November 1998, after a five-month trial, Patrizia and her four accomplices were found guilty of premeditated murder.
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Investigators are looking into whether there are more burial sites and any accomplices.
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The incident sparked a one-game suspension for Thomas and another discourse about the treatment Clark has received from her WNBA colleagues in the floor.
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As weather conditions deteriorated near the summit, three climbers turned back, while Morup and two colleagues continued their ascent.
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While teenagers have always looked to older peers for inspiration, social media has accelerated and amplified this process.
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Elle is a bright pink fish out of water, overlooked and made fun of by her intellectual peers in flannel shirts and dark sweaters, who see her as a ditzy airhead beneath them.
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Along with the cooling centers, pools and splash pads will also be available, and well-being checks for friends and loved ones are available through 311.
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After Kinney's death was announced, friends, family members and local community members shared tributes to her on social media.
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Solo travelers might ask their butlers for assistance securing card game players, shore outing buddies, or tablemates for dinner.
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He’s even made a game out of it with his travel buddies.
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“Cohorts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohorts. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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