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or co-workers
as in colleagues
a fellow worker
my coworkers and I often send facetious e-mails to one another
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Recent Examples of coworkers
His doctors speculated his infection might have been a rare case of cryptic transmission from sharing meals and bathrooms with his coworkers, one of whom apparently had a tapeworm infection.
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Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
Looking at these relationship issues from different perspectives, three commentators suggest that AI coworkers require far different protocols than human workers, yet in some ways, still act as confidants.
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Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
By the time police arrived, coworkers had removed the man from under the equipment.
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Wcco Staff,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Nearly 40% of regular exercisers now book group sessions, and drop-in classes have become the format of choice for everyone from influencers to coworkers looking for a Tuesday-night sweat.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
After watching the past seasons of the television series, viewers are experiencing a shift in dynamics as Carmy steps back and hands things over to his coworkers.
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Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Although Dexter’s secret is discovered by one of his coworkers, James Doakes (Erik King), Dexter is able to frame him as the Bay Harbor Butcher.
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Jordana Rosenfeld,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
Pickleball is designed for mixed-ability groups and casual play, and community courts have become gathering spots where neighbors, coworkers and families meet up.
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Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2026
Looking at these relationship issues from different perspectives, three commentators suggest that AI coworkers require far different protocols than human workers, yet in some ways, still act as confidants.
—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
By the time police arrived, coworkers had removed the man from under the equipment.
—
Wcco Staff,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Nearly 40% of regular exercisers now book group sessions, and drop-in classes have become the format of choice for everyone from influencers to coworkers looking for a Tuesday-night sweat.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
After watching the past seasons of the television series, viewers are experiencing a shift in dynamics as Carmy steps back and hands things over to his coworkers.
—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Although Dexter’s secret is discovered by one of his coworkers, James Doakes (Erik King), Dexter is able to frame him as the Bay Harbor Butcher.
—
Jordana Rosenfeld,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
Pickleball is designed for mixed-ability groups and casual play, and community courts have become gathering spots where neighbors, coworkers and families meet up.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coworkers
colleagues
Noun
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His wife, Francisca, and their two young sons were surrounded by relatives, friends, and colleagues during the ceremony.
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In fact, many of us often end up buying things that our colleagues found during their search.
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“Coworkers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coworkers. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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