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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
Pulling from his experiences working with brands and as a father to children in both cohorts, Elden shared insights.
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Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
From these large cohorts, the researchers settled on 131,821 participants to include in a meta-analysis.
—New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
The current and aspirationally elite cohorts tend to be discerning, so without a clear north star, brand actions may lack confidence, consistency and credibility.
—Alexa Beck, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Many of the young and highly educated cohorts who populate the portions of the left most suspicious of universal liberal values are also among those least likely to identify as religious believers.
—Christopher Beha, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
On the other hand, after years of higher-than-ideal inflation rates, lower-income cohorts are struggling to afford necessities such as housing, groceries and gasoline.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Over the weekend, business leaders offered a mix of responses after federal agents shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, revealing yet again how one of America’s most powerful cohorts is — publicly, at least — carrying on with business as usual.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
The house became party central for Capone and his cohorts, who needed respites from their Chicago day jobs of bootlegging, money laundering, prostitution and gambling.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
Provide culturally responsive holistic health support, including wellness programs and wellness discussions in peer support networks, affinity groups and cohorts.
—Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
From these large cohorts, the researchers settled on 131,821 participants to include in a meta-analysis.
—New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
The current and aspirationally elite cohorts tend to be discerning, so without a clear north star, brand actions may lack confidence, consistency and credibility.
—Alexa Beck, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Many of the young and highly educated cohorts who populate the portions of the left most suspicious of universal liberal values are also among those least likely to identify as religious believers.
—Christopher Beha, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
On the other hand, after years of higher-than-ideal inflation rates, lower-income cohorts are struggling to afford necessities such as housing, groceries and gasoline.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Over the weekend, business leaders offered a mix of responses after federal agents shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, revealing yet again how one of America’s most powerful cohorts is — publicly, at least — carrying on with business as usual.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
The house became party central for Capone and his cohorts, who needed respites from their Chicago day jobs of bootlegging, money laundering, prostitution and gambling.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
Provide culturally responsive holistic health support, including wellness programs and wellness discussions in peer support networks, affinity groups and cohorts.
—Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cohorts
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Epstein thought laying low was the best option but was being pressured to comment by some of his associates who were facing questions.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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The sheer vastness of Epstein’s network may be shielding some of his former associates as companies decide to wait it out.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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After firing off several rounds, the gunman and his accomplices jumped back into the SUV and sped off.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Khanna also wanted to ask why the alleged accomplices weren’t prosecuted.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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The agent and his colleagues briefly surrounded her car before driving off without detaining her.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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In his role overseeing the AI program at Cristo Rey, Taus conducts professional development with his colleagues on a regular basis.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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At nearly 6 millimeters, Megabathynella totemensis genuinely earns the title among its peers.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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William Blair initiates Stryker at outperform William Blair says the medical technology company is best positioned among peers.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Six were close friends who had together planned the backcountry ski trip.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Investigators determined Jordan and several of his friends had a gun and were playing with it right before the weapon went off, the release states.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Feb. 2026
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The top two in the season standings are now Bridgeman and Gotterup, two good buddies who often stay together on the road.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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His billionaire buddies on Wall Street will have to evacuate.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Cohorts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohorts. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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