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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
Group registrations are also welcome for those who want to volunteer with friends, family or coworkers.
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Christopher Harris, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
After clashing with coworkers, the character resigned from the force.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
When Jensen was tiring of running her own business, her little brother did her the same favor of helping her land a job with the cannabis dispensary From The Earth at their Brookside location, where she was quickly hired and loved by her coworkers.
—Pj Green
january 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
The post was accompanied by photos showing Nicholson smiling and celebrating with coworkers and friends at his retirement party, marking what was meant to be a joyful milestone after more than two decades of service.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Officers returned later when coworkers and a friend reported hearing children inside the home and seeing Spencer’s body near a bed.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Your coworkers are being too cavalier with their comments.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Additionally, the mic quality is clear and crisp, allowing your coworkers to hear you without issue.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
My coworkers are also the best.
—Grace Hollars, IndyStar, 3 Nov. 2025
Christopher Harris, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
After clashing with coworkers, the character resigned from the force.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
When Jensen was tiring of running her own business, her little brother did her the same favor of helping her land a job with the cannabis dispensary From The Earth at their Brookside location, where she was quickly hired and loved by her coworkers.
—Pj Green
january 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
The post was accompanied by photos showing Nicholson smiling and celebrating with coworkers and friends at his retirement party, marking what was meant to be a joyful milestone after more than two decades of service.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Officers returned later when coworkers and a friend reported hearing children inside the home and seeing Spencer’s body near a bed.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Your coworkers are being too cavalier with their comments.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Additionally, the mic quality is clear and crisp, allowing your coworkers to hear you without issue.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
My coworkers are also the best.
—Grace Hollars, IndyStar, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coworkers
colleagues
Noun
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Cruz also pressed his Democratic colleagues to join a bipartisan request for the DOJ to turn over the evidentiary basis for the subpoenas, arguing transparency was necessary to assess whether the secrecy orders were justified.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Last year, following Hoda Kotb's January 2025 departure, the fourth hour of the morning show was retitled Today With Jenna & Friends, and saw Hager joined by a rotating cast of A-listers and colleagues to help her anchor the program.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Coworkers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coworkers. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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