as in partner
a fellow worker
on her first day at work her colleagues went out of their way to make her feel welcome
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Recent Examples of colleague
Senate could drop contentious provisions House members risked supporting
Even though Republicans control both chambers of Congress, the Senate could drop or fail to approve contentious parts that GOP House colleagues in competitive districts already went out on a limb to support.
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 8 June 2025
In 1950 the Italian physicist Enrico Fermi was discussing the possibility of intelligent alien life with his colleagues.
—Philip Ball, Wired News, 8 June 2025
Hirsch does his usual all-pro job ,and Ray Romano even shows up briefly on Zooms as a doctor colleague of Cynthia’s.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 June 2025
But, similar to his central-defensive colleague Kilman, there are no concerns with Todibo’s passing ability.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 7 June 2025
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 8 June 2025
In 1950 the Italian physicist Enrico Fermi was discussing the possibility of intelligent alien life with his colleagues.
—Philip Ball, Wired News, 8 June 2025
Hirsch does his usual all-pro job ,and Ray Romano even shows up briefly on Zooms as a doctor colleague of Cynthia’s.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 June 2025
But, similar to his central-defensive colleague Kilman, there are no concerns with Todibo’s passing ability.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for colleague
Noun
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Over 100 companies work with Path Forward, a nonprofit that partners with employers to create mid-career return-to-work opportunities.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The projects, now looking for co-production partners, will compete for the traditional €10,000 Midpoint and KVIFF Development Award, as well as the €20,000 Eurimages Co-Production Development Award.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
10 June 2025
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During interviews, reasons for wanting to be rehired often include growth opportunities — some employees return for entirely different careers — and wanting to reconnect with former coworkers.—
HubSpot,
HubSpot,
2 June 2025
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Watson and his coworkers allegedly raised millions from investors by misrepresenting Ozy's finances.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
29 May 2025
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My buddy, Patterson, one of the admins, invited me one day, and that was that.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Bruce’s dream home would include a fenced yard, a playful dog buddy, and people who are home often, whether retired, work-from-home, or just able to spend more of their time with him.—
Trish Stinger,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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This is the type of visa required to enroll in a degree program, including associates degrees, bachelor's degrees, masters degrees, and doctorates.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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Jean-Pierre is one of many associates who was close to the former president when whispers of his cognitive decline came to a head during a June 2024 debate in which the Democrat struggled to make sense.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2025
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No two general managers in the NHL have exactly the same experience, but Adams’ background stands out among his peers.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Fuller, like many a brilliant nerd, was initially awkward with her peers.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Announced back in July 2024, the five-part series stars Russell Tovey (Quantico) and Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Loki) alongside fellow franchise vets Jemma Redgrave (as Kate Lethbridge-Stewart) and Alexander Devrient (as Colonel Ibrahim).—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
31 May 2025
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Among the fellow innovators were Festival Coins from Nigeria, creators of Tix Africa, a no-code event platform operating in Nigeria and Ghana; Salubata, a Nigerian startup that transforms plastic waste into modular shoes; and UBR VR, pioneers of immersive virtual reality experiences in Egypt.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Colleague.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colleague. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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