as in associates
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 colleagues
Nolthenius and his colleagues had to rule out several other possibilities.
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Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Even some of Barrett’s liberal colleagues have said the Constitution and the rule of law could be at risk.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Vaillancourt emphasizes the importance of explaining that regular after-hours meetings, texts and emails undermine colleagues’ ability to rest and recharge, ultimately hindering organizational success.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Normally, companies increase their buyback activity by about 20% each year, according to a note written by Goldman’s Ben Snider and colleagues.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
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
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, 3 Sep. 2025
His colleagues, four justices appointed by President Lula and his left-wing predecessor Dilma Rousseff, will follow (De Moraes was nominated by Michel Temer, the center right president that succeeded Dilma after impeachment).
—Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Kiley Tuesday urged his colleagues to support his effort.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Even some of Barrett’s liberal colleagues have said the Constitution and the rule of law could be at risk.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Vaillancourt emphasizes the importance of explaining that regular after-hours meetings, texts and emails undermine colleagues’ ability to rest and recharge, ultimately hindering organizational success.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Normally, companies increase their buyback activity by about 20% each year, according to a note written by Goldman’s Ben Snider and colleagues.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
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
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, 3 Sep. 2025
His colleagues, four justices appointed by President Lula and his left-wing predecessor Dilma Rousseff, will follow (De Moraes was nominated by Michel Temer, the center right president that succeeded Dilma after impeachment).
—Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Kiley Tuesday urged his colleagues to support his effort.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for colleagues
Noun
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The plot centers around a former revolutionary who must reunite with old associates to find his missing daughter.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Bove's confirmation places a former personal lawyer to the president on a court that could hear cases involving the administration or its associates.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Delivered to a high standard by Thales’s international team, in close collaboration with industry partners, this achievement showcases the quality, openness, and technical expertise that have defined Thales’s approach to the Type 31 delivery – earning praise from the Royal Navy.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The singer ended her acceptance speech with a message to the artists and peers present at the VMAs.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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But this season will be the first time in ages that Boumedienne, now 18, starts on a level playing field with his peers.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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ClickUp gives you a variety of ways to interact with coworkers.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
2 Sep. 2025
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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
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Two players take on the roles of a brother and sister who are searching for their missing buddies on an island inhabited by some rather disturbing monsters.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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On Friday, buddies Jimmy Appleton and Blake Daugherty were scouting just before the season opened at noon.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Colleagues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colleagues. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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