as in colleague
a fellow worker
my coworkers and I often send facetious e-mails to one another
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Recent Examples of coworker
Wilson, who is one of the leading nominees at November’s CMA Awards, portrays the role of Kenna’s friend and coworker, Amy.
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2025
Kay told coworkers he had been diagnosed with depression, ADHD and bipolar disorder.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
One of their last times spent with each other before Clifton moved to Tennessee was at a friend's home with a couple other coworkers.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
Her coworkers are waiting this morning, with lattes, dying to hear every detail.
—Megan Angelo, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2025
Kay told coworkers he had been diagnosed with depression, ADHD and bipolar disorder.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
One of their last times spent with each other before Clifton moved to Tennessee was at a friend's home with a couple other coworkers.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
Her coworkers are waiting this morning, with lattes, dying to hear every detail.
—Megan Angelo, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coworker
colleague
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That one person is supposed to deliver a company’s entire Net Zero transition, wrangle data from hundreds of suppliers, meet evolving regulations, educate colleagues, and somehow keep everyone motivated.—
Gus Bartholomew,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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While that included Jimmy Kimmel’s controversial suspension in September, more relevant was CBS’ surprise decision this summer to cancel The Late Show, which is hosted by Stewart’s old colleague Stephen Colbert.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Coworker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coworker. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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