coworkers

variants or co-workers
plural of coworker

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Recent Examples of coworkers For Isnada Unalus, a Haitian immigrant who has lived in Bridgeport for the past decade and works in healthcare, the possible loss of TPS represents fear for friends and coworkers who have spent years building lives in Connecticut. Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026 One of my coworkers swears by it for fitness classes and easy outfits. Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026 Many of my former coworkers had become good friends over the years. Leslie Friday, CNBC, 10 July 2026 The physical danger from robot coworkers has been made clear since January 25, 1979, when 25-year-old Robert Nicholas Williams was crushed and killed by a 1-ton robotic vehicle’s arm inside a Ford Motor Company factory in Flat Rock, Michigan. Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026 Participants gain real-world experience in agriculture, hospitality, customer service and food preparation — all while honing their ability to communicate in English with customers and coworkers. Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026 Introductions that once happened through coworkers, neighbors, church groups, or mutual friends now often begin with profiles and messages. Matthew Kayser updated July 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026 When dads model respect and emotional awareness at home, their kids—and their coworkers—benefit from stronger, more compassionate leadership. Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 5 July 2026 Reconnect With People Who Matter Put the phone down, turn the news off and connect with coworkers, friends and family. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coworkers
colleagues
Noun
  • Jason Polanco left behind nearly all of his belongings when he and his colleagues, who were just starting their work day, were told to evacuate their Midtown Manhattan office building Tuesday.
    Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
  • Some said greenhushing and other efforts to downplay sustainability have left them with less agency, budget or buy-in from C-suite colleagues to get things done.
    Diane Brady, Fortune, 9 July 2026

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