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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
Villagrán conducted research on Chilean Air Force officers and non-commissioned officers who were tortured by their own comrades for refusing to participate in the coup.
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Jonny Diamond, our fearless editor, has been energized this week by our comrades in Minneapolis.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Alouette and her comrades pursue a different life but do not seek it for everyone, which feels right not just for their era but for their experience of trauma.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
As Hollywood mourns the loss of Catherine O’Hara, one of her Canadian comrades is paying tribute.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2026
Will Poulter, playing a young newcomer to the program, gives a superb performance; so do the nonprofessional actors cast as his comrades-in-recovery.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2026
Like Emanuel and his comrades, Harper and his film go a meaningful way in asking and offering an answer to that plaint.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Jagger’s bandmates, rock ‘n’ roll comrades, and other A-listers attended their vows—Keith Richards, Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, and Brigitte Bardot were just a few of the glitterati in the pews.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026
Breaking with Mamdani and his DSA comrades, Working Families Party officers voted Thursday morning to endorse Romero, WFP co-director Jasmine Gripper confirmed exclusively to the Daily News.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Jonny Diamond, our fearless editor, has been energized this week by our comrades in Minneapolis.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Alouette and her comrades pursue a different life but do not seek it for everyone, which feels right not just for their era but for their experience of trauma.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
As Hollywood mourns the loss of Catherine O’Hara, one of her Canadian comrades is paying tribute.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2026
Will Poulter, playing a young newcomer to the program, gives a superb performance; so do the nonprofessional actors cast as his comrades-in-recovery.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2026
Like Emanuel and his comrades, Harper and his film go a meaningful way in asking and offering an answer to that plaint.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
Jagger’s bandmates, rock ‘n’ roll comrades, and other A-listers attended their vows—Keith Richards, Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, and Brigitte Bardot were just a few of the glitterati in the pews.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026
Breaking with Mamdani and his DSA comrades, Working Families Party officers voted Thursday morning to endorse Romero, WFP co-director Jasmine Gripper confirmed exclusively to the Daily News.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for comrades
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Epstein thought laying low was the best option but was being pressured to comment by some of his associates who were facing questions.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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The sheer vastness of Epstein’s network may be shielding some of his former associates as companies decide to wait it out.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Six were close friends who had together planned the backcountry ski trip.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Investigators determined Jordan and several of his friends had a gun and were playing with it right before the weapon went off, the release states.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Feb. 2026
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And in the 1930s, there were a group of young, mostly Jewish kids who were communists.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2026
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Set against the backdrop of 1930s East London, the musical dramatizes a pivotal historical moment when over 100,000 residents – Jews, Irish dockers, trade unionists, communists and everyday locals – united to oppose the rise of fascism in their neighborhood.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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The agent and his colleagues briefly surrounded her car before driving off without detaining her.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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In his role overseeing the AI program at Cristo Rey, Taus conducts professional development with his colleagues on a regular basis.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The top two in the season standings are now Bridgeman and Gotterup, two good buddies who often stay together on the road.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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His billionaire buddies on Wall Street will have to evacuate.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 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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The new mayor is fond of his On the Waterfront rhetoric, and tends to suggest that, before the socialists came to power, city government was dismissive of the poor and working class.—
Michael Powell,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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At nearly 6 millimeters, Megabathynella totemensis genuinely earns the title among its peers.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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William Blair initiates Stryker at outperform William Blair says the medical technology company is best positioned among peers.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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After firing off several rounds, the gunman and his accomplices jumped back into the SUV and sped off.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Khanna also wanted to ask why the alleged accomplices weren’t prosecuted.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Comrades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comrades. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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