coworker

noun

ˈkō-ˌwər-kər How to pronounce coworker (audio)
Definition of coworkernext
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 The couple reunited with Winfrey’s coworkers at Reunion, a restaurant owned by another former show guest, Art Smith, at Navy Pier in Chicago. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026 According to 2026 research from Gallup, only 21% of employees feel connected to their organization's culture, and only 20% say their coworkers are committed to the organization’s cultural values. — Julie Hoagland, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Shelly wrote and directed the movie, and also appeared as Jenna’s coworker and friend, Dawn, alongside Cheryl Hines, Andy Griffith and Eddie Jemison. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 The Los Angeles Police Department officer accused of illegally recording his coworkers allegedly saying sexist, homophobic and racist remarks. — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coworker
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colleague
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  • But the allegations involving his treatment of women led some of his GOP colleagues to at one point consider possibly expelling him from the House.
    — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Ornelas and some of her colleagues have recently created the Health and Power Organizing Project, a coalition of academics and advocates to provide a counterweight to political headwinds.
    — Anil Oza, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026
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