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as in associate
a person frequently seen in the company of another
the boy, and two others who are known to be his comrades, are wanted for questioning by the police
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as in friend
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another
we expect to be comrades for the rest of our lives
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as in communist
an adherent or advocate of an economic system in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the state
a novel about an aging comrade's eventual disenchantment with communism and its excesses
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Recent Examples of comrade
The comrades and the fellow travelers are still churning out their very fake news, but the Big Lie doesn’t work anymore.
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 28 June 2025
Hero Tanjiro Kamado, a boy who joined the Demon Slayer Corps after his younger sister Nezuko was transformed into a demon, finds himself and his Demon Slayer comrades inside the demons’ stronghold – the Infinity Castle, where the scene is set for the final battle between Corps and demons.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 June 2025
Since then, he has been contacted by several other Twins Platoon veterans and their relatives, amassing additional material that paints a more complete picture of his comrades’ wartime experiences, as well as their lives after Vietnam.
—Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 15 June 2025
Her comrades are gone, but visions of one of them, Manon, continue to haunt her.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 8 June 2025
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 28 June 2025
Hero Tanjiro Kamado, a boy who joined the Demon Slayer Corps after his younger sister Nezuko was transformed into a demon, finds himself and his Demon Slayer comrades inside the demons’ stronghold – the Infinity Castle, where the scene is set for the final battle between Corps and demons.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 June 2025
Since then, he has been contacted by several other Twins Platoon veterans and their relatives, amassing additional material that paints a more complete picture of his comrades’ wartime experiences, as well as their lives after Vietnam.
—Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 15 June 2025
Her comrades are gone, but visions of one of them, Manon, continue to haunt her.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comrade
Noun
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Dr Erdman is a research associate at the Cal Academy of Sciences and an Adjunct Fellow at the University of the Sunshine Coast.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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That’s a characteristic Amorim associates with Heaven.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Three years later, Goff proposed in June 2022, while on a vacation with friends and the pair announced their engagement.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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These imperfect yet perfect friends embark on an enchanting journey filled with artistry.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Two Prosecutors, his adaptation of Georgy Demidov’s eponymous novel, is set in the Soviet Union in 1937 during Stalin’s Great Purge and tells the story of a young local prosecutor and dedicated communist who starts to question his undying faith in the regime.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
9 July 2025
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Inspired by the Popular Front in the Spanish Civil War, Jessica became a communist and, later, a journalist.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 June 2025
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Since then he’s noticed the tool gain popularity among his residents and surgeon colleagues.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Her approach differs from that of her colleagues, who barge into these homes with no consideration and much fanfare.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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Apartments don't last forever, but friendships can in the 2025 buddy comedy One of Them Days.—
Sophie Dodd,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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When Cameron came down with Covid in 2022 and had to miss a couple of shows, Pearl Jam turned to original drummer Dave Krusen, multi-instrumentalist Josh Klinghoffer, and longtime band buddy Richard Stuverud to play in his absence.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Mamdani, a democratic socialist, wants free city buses and a freeze on New York rents.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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Common Sense, a progressive news outlet, has declared that Mamdani’s win proves the need for Democrats to welcome the rise of socialists within the party and the start of a total shakeup of the party to give more influence to the far-left.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Prosecutors described how the fraudulent salaries were routed through U.S.-based financial intermediaries and accomplices, eventually landing in accounts controlled by North Korean agents and, ultimately, the North Korean regime.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The main 19-year-old Austrian suspect was arrested ahead of the planned Eras Tour show on Aug. 7 alongside an alleged 17-year-old accomplice.—
Rachel Scharf,
Billboard,
27 June 2025
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The islanders are typically eliminated on the Peacock dating show after their fellow cast members have a public vote, when they're left without a partner or from a fan vote.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
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China's acquisition of multiple new replenishment ships indicates its seriousness in pursuing the goal of having a world class military by mid-century, Tom Shugart, an adjunct senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security, told Newsweek.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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“Comrade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comrade. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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