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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
There are hundreds of stories out there about Steve by bands, former coworkers, poker players, and countless others.
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2025
Van Thof has told Tripp’s story to her neighbors, coworkers and to her ride share drivers.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Third, share this warning with coworkers and family members.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 26 Oct. 2025
This lamp is a fun gift for candle lovers and a great $20 gift idea for friends, coworkers, and teachers.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 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
Asking for time off felt like letting my coworkers down.
—Cepee Tabibian, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2025
Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2025
Van Thof has told Tripp’s story to her neighbors, coworkers and to her ride share drivers.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Third, share this warning with coworkers and family members.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 26 Oct. 2025
This lamp is a fun gift for candle lovers and a great $20 gift idea for friends, coworkers, and teachers.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 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
Asking for time off felt like letting my coworkers down.
—Cepee Tabibian, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coworkers
colleagues
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Jourdan’s colleagues tracked down and reconstructed the exact make and model of radio used by Earhart and the Itasca vessel, which was waiting for the pilot off the shores of Howland Island.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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In a letter to Variety staff, Sobrino-Stearns expressed gratitude to her colleagues past and present.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Coworkers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coworkers. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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