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as in associate
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 accomplice
one associated with another in wrongdoing
she and her cohorts were arrested for shoplifting
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Recent Examples of cohort
And many of these endeavors explicitly or implicitly target Gen Z, a cohort that does seem to struggle with interpersonal trust and vulnerability, and therefore could probably use some help connecting.
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Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2025
But at their core this generational cohort, born between 1997 and 2012—currently aged 13-to-28—prioritizes authenticity and sustainability.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 21 Apr. 2025
It should also be noted that this cohort of companies varies greatly in the percentage of their sales that come in the U.S., and therefore their percentage of revenue that could be impacted by Trump’s policies.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2025
This cohort makes for a super sweet gift (easter basket toppers, anyone?), or, as a does-it-all activity for a DIY spa night with the besties.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
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Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2025
But at their core this generational cohort, born between 1997 and 2012—currently aged 13-to-28—prioritizes authenticity and sustainability.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 21 Apr. 2025
It should also be noted that this cohort of companies varies greatly in the percentage of their sales that come in the U.S., and therefore their percentage of revenue that could be impacted by Trump’s policies.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2025
This cohort makes for a super sweet gift (easter basket toppers, anyone?), or, as a does-it-all activity for a DIY spa night with the besties.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cohort
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The case is expected to last several weeks as prosecutors prepare to present testimony from Combs' accusers and former associates.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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One of his associates, JoMya Futch, pleaded guilty to bank robbery and perjury in the deal, announced Thursday by Acting U.S. Attorney Michele Beckwith.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Some other sources, however, afford her considerably more credit: not merely an accomplice to the best acid ever made, but, potentially, its prime creator.—
John Semley,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2025
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His accomplice, Terry Nichols, was found guilty in 1997 of conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction and involuntary manslaughter, per The New York Times.—
Jeff Truesdell,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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This week, my fellow Wellness colleague and experienced runner, David Oliver, wrote an inspiring piece about a 77-year-old who ran the Boston marathon this week.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Cai and his two colleagues will hand over control of Tiangong to the incoming Shenzhou 20 astronauts, who will begin their six-month-long mission aboard the space station.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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But early training in a foreign language enables their peers in other countries to tap into their own thinking skills, activating a range of other skills that are crucial for people, nations, and the world to benefit from AI.—
Pia Lauritzen,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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For example, data show Black students are four times more likely than their white peers to be suspended from school.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2025
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Travis is a senior fellow at the Columbia University Justice Lab and president emeritus of John Jay College of Criminal Justice.—
Stanley Richards,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Reflecting on the board's broader influence, Henry Aaron, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and former board chair, told Reuters that while the board has produced valuable research, its effectiveness has often been limited by the need to secure bipartisan consensus.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article An emotional vigil that drew family, friends and community activists was held Wednesday for a beloved Harlem grandmother, businesswoman and community leader killed by a stray bullet in the crossfire of a shooting.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Two witnesses took the stand on the first day of testimony, a friend of O'Keefe who was there when his body was found and a paramedic who tried to revive him.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The buddy comedy was up against a very condensed marketing and PR window and still managed to pull off a viral campaign featuring film stars Keke Palmer and SZA.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2025
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It was revealed that the bombing was orchestrated by two former U.S. Army buddies, Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Fred Guttenberg, whose 14-year-old daughter, Jaime, was killed in the Parkland high school shooting in South Florida in 2018, said some of Jaime's classmates now attend FSU.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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The murder trial of a high school student who admitted to stabbing his classmate to death kicked off in Texas this week.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Cohort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohort. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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