as in colleague
a fellow worker
my coworkers and I often send facetious e-mails to one another
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Recent Examples of coworker
Hared accused Cariif and another coworker of taking the attachment, but both men denied any involvement, court records show.
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Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
The Saturday Night Live alum plays Suzie, a coworker of Adam Glenn/He-Man (Nicholas Galitzine), in the new Masters of the Universe film.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Scammers can mimic anyone from family members and friends to coworkers or professional services workers.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Striking the perfect balance between comfort and polish, something my coworkers know especially well thanks to countless travel days spent prioritizing both.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
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Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
The Saturday Night Live alum plays Suzie, a coworker of Adam Glenn/He-Man (Nicholas Galitzine), in the new Masters of the Universe film.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Scammers can mimic anyone from family members and friends to coworkers or professional services workers.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Striking the perfect balance between comfort and polish, something my coworkers know especially well thanks to countless travel days spent prioritizing both.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for coworker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coworker
colleague
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In addition to his onscreen role, the jazz musician played guitar in the show's in-studio ensemble, led by musical director and colleague Johnny Costa.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Unbeknownst to Anthony, the entire experience is staged, every colleague around him is performing a role, and each moment – whether in conference rooms or during downtime – has been meticulously orchestrated.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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“Coworker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coworker. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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