as in associates
a person frequently seen in the company of another
like so many of his twentysomething compeers, he just had to get a tattoo
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as in equivalents
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
contends that no military commander of modern times ranks as the compeer of Alexander the Great
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for compeers
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Bondi has repeatedly faced scrutiny over allegations that the DOJ has, over several presidential administrations, shielded Epstein associates from accountability.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
29 May 2026 -
Over 30 people, including members and associates of four major Mafia crime families, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and ex-NBA player Damon Jones, have been ensnared in the criminal operation.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
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Though Uruguay has officially won two World Cups, its team features four stars on its crest because FIFA recognizes its two Olympic soccer championships in 1924 and 1928 as championship equivalents.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Models like Mythos are unique today, but history is clear that open-weight equivalents will follow.—
Philip Martin,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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While acknowledging policy disagreements with colleagues on how best to address street homelessness, Raman argued the city should focus on directing resources toward strategies that have been proven to move people indoors.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Nguyen addressed her colleagues’ concerns directly on Tuesday.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Some women founders still report being asked questions about family obligations, co-founders and long-term commitment that their male counterparts rarely face.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Consider shopping around online for both account types now, then, as online banks and institutions tend to offer more competitive rates and better terms than their counterparts with in-person branch locations.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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In a recent post on X, Aaron Levie, CEO of content management platform Box, said the quiet part out loud about how his peers in the tech world fail to grasp the full scale of AI work.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Even here, on the opening track of her first ambient LP, Weihl’s pop sensibility peers through the cracks.—
Raphael Helfand,
Pitchfork,
29 May 2026
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Today, the gardens continue that legacy through a two-year horticulture program and a fellows program designed to train the next generation of garden leaders.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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As part of the agreement, the medical school faculty, students, residents and fellows will be allowed to teach and conduct research in Fairview’s health care facilities.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
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Massachusetts-born, Robinson will be playing on home soil in front of friends, family and national team fanatics, an honor every player dreams of but only very few get.—
Jim Sciutto,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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But even these trails, like the ones Vernon carved out with friends near his home in Bella Vista, have had a positive effect.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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The project, fully funded out of Australia with production service partners in Japan, spans three historical periods – Edo-period Japan, 1865 New South Wales and 2027 Australia – following three incarnations of the same souls across a karmic cycle of love and possession.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Here's a look at 10 over-the-top celebrity gifts that show just how far stars will go to make their partners feel special.—
Lydia Price,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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“Compeers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compeers. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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