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or co-workers
as in colleagues
a fellow worker
my coworkers and I often send facetious e-mails to one another
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Recent Examples of coworkers
ClickUp gives you a variety of ways to interact with coworkers.
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PC Magazine, 2 Sep. 2025
As America gathers to watch his trial, Jax must contend with an ambitious new colleague and coworkers questioning her worth.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
If an employee is perceived as less serious, competent or capable — even if undeserved — their ideas may be discounted, they could be passed over for promotions, face workplace bullying or judgment from their coworkers.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
That's definitely overstepping by all of your coworkers.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The neighborhood checks of immigrants would lead to possible interviews by USCIS officials with the applicants' neighbors and coworkers.
—Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Partners, coworkers, and lactation consultants can all help troubleshoot challenges, says Tribus.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 28 Aug. 2025
That includes Oscar Nuñez's beloved former Dunder Mifflin employee, now head accountant at the paper, who works alongside a new set of eccentric coworkers played by Ramona Young, Melvin Gregg, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, and Chelsea Frei.
—EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Theo is an architect bummed about the state of his work, forced to celebrate the completion of a soulless apartment building at a glitzy lunch with his coworkers.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2025
PC Magazine, 2 Sep. 2025
As America gathers to watch his trial, Jax must contend with an ambitious new colleague and coworkers questioning her worth.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
If an employee is perceived as less serious, competent or capable — even if undeserved — their ideas may be discounted, they could be passed over for promotions, face workplace bullying or judgment from their coworkers.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
That's definitely overstepping by all of your coworkers.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The neighborhood checks of immigrants would lead to possible interviews by USCIS officials with the applicants' neighbors and coworkers.
—Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
Partners, coworkers, and lactation consultants can all help troubleshoot challenges, says Tribus.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 28 Aug. 2025
That includes Oscar Nuñez's beloved former Dunder Mifflin employee, now head accountant at the paper, who works alongside a new set of eccentric coworkers played by Ramona Young, Melvin Gregg, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, and Chelsea Frei.
—EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Theo is an architect bummed about the state of his work, forced to celebrate the completion of a soulless apartment building at a glitzy lunch with his coworkers.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coworkers
colleagues
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Like college coaches, social media gurus work their way through the ranks of the industry, and in an age where all eyeballs can attract revenues and sponsorships and ultimately, more money in the pockets of players and recruits in a competitive marketplace, Lazarus and his colleagues are valuable.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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Watkin recalled colleagues laughing at the situation and brushing her off, thinking that the kindergarten student was actually a third grader due to his size.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Coworkers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coworkers. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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