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as in associates
a person frequently seen in the company of another
the boy, and two others who are known to be his comrades, are wanted for questioning by the police
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as in friends
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another
we expect to be comrades for the rest of our lives
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as in communists
an adherent or advocate of an economic system in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the state
a novel about an aging comrade's eventual disenchantment with communism and its excesses
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Recent Examples of comrades
Murphy snapped the shot just as the seraphic straggler picked his head up to get a sense of his bearings, then later sauntered back to rejoin his comrades.
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Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 20 Mar. 2026
She gets roughed up by the homeless shelter’s resident sociopath (Lea Delaria, who is riveting) and meets comrades like the sweet Nova (Demi Lovato) and the combative Denise (Ariana DeBose), who’s as difficult as Amanda is.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Indigenous communities in northern Europe and Canada treat wounds with birch tar and there is growing evidence that Neanderthals employed a variety of medical practices, including helping their sick or injured comrades.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 18 Mar. 2026
Antifa mobilizes in support of comrades on trial Ahead of jury deliberations, supporters of the defendants staged a protest on Wednesday afternoon outside the courthouse, with the apparent purpose of swaying the jury’s decision.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
War Machine makes 81’s reluctance to give pep talks, or even try to ingratiate himself with his comrades-in-arms, the subject of one of its very few overt jokes.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Just like its comrades, Flanagan's has its own quirky corner of the triangle.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
From the agency’s command post five stories beneath a high-rise in Kyiv, the general and several of his comrades, including Fedorov, monitored the launch of the naval drones on a bank of screens.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
Selfless sacrifice in order to stay with his comrades, stay with his unit until the very end.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 20 Mar. 2026
She gets roughed up by the homeless shelter’s resident sociopath (Lea Delaria, who is riveting) and meets comrades like the sweet Nova (Demi Lovato) and the combative Denise (Ariana DeBose), who’s as difficult as Amanda is.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
Indigenous communities in northern Europe and Canada treat wounds with birch tar and there is growing evidence that Neanderthals employed a variety of medical practices, including helping their sick or injured comrades.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 18 Mar. 2026
Antifa mobilizes in support of comrades on trial Ahead of jury deliberations, supporters of the defendants staged a protest on Wednesday afternoon outside the courthouse, with the apparent purpose of swaying the jury’s decision.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
War Machine makes 81’s reluctance to give pep talks, or even try to ingratiate himself with his comrades-in-arms, the subject of one of its very few overt jokes.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Just like its comrades, Flanagan's has its own quirky corner of the triangle.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
From the agency’s command post five stories beneath a high-rise in Kyiv, the general and several of his comrades, including Fedorov, monitored the launch of the naval drones on a bank of screens.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
Selfless sacrifice in order to stay with his comrades, stay with his unit until the very end.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comrades
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Bondi was slated to appear before the committee on April 14 after the committee issued a subpoena for her testimony over the Department of Justice’s handling of the Epstein files amid mounting frustration over how the department managed and released materials tied to Epstein and his associates.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2026
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Maxwell told Blanche during the two-day interview there was no client list, no blackmail scheme and, to her knowledge, no high-profile Epstein associates who committed illicit acts in connection with his crimes.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Senor and Stephens are neoconservatives who hardly needed to be convinced that the members of progressive movements were not friends of the Jewish people.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The first version of the app was in 2012, and the company was officially formed in 2017 with just two friends.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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Apollo went to the moon to demonstrates the United States' — and democracy's — ability to accomplish more than the Soviet Union and the communists could do.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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And then communists in Vietnam.—
Connor Okeeffe,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2026
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After more than 11 years with the Golden Police Department, Chief Joe Harvey was honored by colleagues, friends and family for his service and compassion.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Vulnerable, voiceless elders in Miami-Dade who are removed from their homes for their own good will likely wind up in the hands of an Adult Protective Services supervisor promoted to a position of unparalleled power despite the objections of family members and whistleblowing colleagues.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Minutes The men, all work buddies, met up with friends in Kansas for a week of duck hunting.—
Sharyn Alfonsi,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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No corrupt leader enriching himself and the Epstein class buddies.—
Diego Parrado,
Vanity Fair,
29 Mar. 2026
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Political experts say modern socialists are essentially competing for influence within the Democratic Party, a function of the two-party system.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Democrats are both fighting to take back control of the House while progressives and socialists are also pushing for more control in Congress.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Consider enrolling in a class or talking about philosophical ideas with your peers, because such bold curiosity presently translates into mental growth.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Often, peers are thought of as friends.—
Amy Morin,
Parents,
3 Apr. 2026
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Pritzker did not know at the time of the photo-op that McMiller and his accomplices would soon be facing first-degree murder charges.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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As Othman ran, Gonzales-Magallanes and the juvenile accomplices, who were armed with guns, exited their hiding spots in nearby bushes, prosecutors said.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Comrades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comrades. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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