colleague

noun

ˈkä-(ˌ)lēg How to pronounce colleague (audio)
Definition of colleaguenext
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 Ferrer-Chavez and his colleagues tested FLIP on JWST observations of three star systems and found the method was two to 15 times more sensitive than standard techniques. — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 4 Nov. 2026 Jenn Levy, Head of Nonfiction at Amazon MGM Studios, revealed the news in a note to colleagues, seen by Deadline. — Peter White, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026 Our tech colleagues at both TechRadar and T3 also agree, and its blistering speed, robust threat protection, and consistently dependable global network are some of its standout features. — Paul Brett, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026 In a spring 2026 paper, Ravfogel and his NYU colleagues Shashwat Singh and Tal Linzen raised an even broader philosophical concern with how language model researchers seek evidence of introspection. — Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for colleague
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colleague
  1. partner
  2. coworker
  3. associate
  4. buddy
  5. peer
  6. fellow
Noun
  • Starting first with a country club and then adding more planned developments, Soffer and his partners then transformed nearly 800 acres of swampland into what’s now Aventura.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The floppy chains bend and stretch to reach nearby partners as opposite charges attract.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of partner
Noun
  • During a recent district celebration honoring transportation employees, coworkers jokingly called him a celebrity.
    — Jamal Goss, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • In July 2002, Drew allegedly broke into Savio’s home and held her hostage at knifepoint, threatening to kill her, one of her coworkers, Issam Karam, testified later in Drew’s trial.
    — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of coworker
Noun
  • At the same time, Democrats could use their congressional powers to expose uncomfortable details of deals between Gulf investors and the president’s relatives and associates, including Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff’s family.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Palacios testified that Désir, along with Ashkard Pierre, another close associate of Sanon, took him and the other former soldiers from a hotel to a mountaintop house that would serve as the staging ground for the attack.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of associate
Noun
  • Levine already knew Clarkson and Queen Latifah, but Green was a new addition to his Voice buddies.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Troy didn’t know about his buddy’s new deal, wasn’t happy not to know and reportedly doesn’t quite get that much, so there is little joy in Mudville’s press box.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of buddy
Noun
  • Yet the band impressed peers such as Lou Reed and David Bowie, and signed to the major label Elektra.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The best referral partner usually isn’t a peer in your own industry.
    — Eric Groves, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of peer
Noun
  • Tom Wright was senior director for strategic planning at the National Security Council under Joe Biden and is now a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution.
    — Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2026
  • But injuries to fellow wideouts Tyquan Thorton and Rashee Rice, plus Allen’s own development, have expanded his role.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of fellow

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“Colleague.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colleague. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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